Baby Led Weaning… oh what a wonderful world!

We have had an awesome experience with baby led weaning. Another post to come on things, courses & products I’ve found helpful these last few months!

Today, I just want to get this recipe typed up & passed on so we have more happy babies in high chairs!

I found this recipe in one of my google raids while trying to figure out how to be a momma.
I made them because they looked so easy.
Then, I kept making them, because Roux gobbled them up every time.

 

They take 5 minutes to prep.

They take 10 minutes to cook.

Angels are signing.

BIG THANKS for the original recipe I found posted on thebakermama.com

 

I call these Baby Bombs.

• They are little healthy bombs of nutrition.
• Your baby can one hand them.
• The mess is manageable.
• The recipe is easy.
• You may even have everything at home if you are an overachiever & keep pumpkin stocked.

I took a million pictures to show you the super simple steps! If you make them tag me on social media and tell me what your baby thinks!!
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We started giving Roux these little baby bombs when he was new to baby led weaning. I started solids with him at about 6.5 months. He was devouring these by 8 or 9 months old. He LOVED avocado and banana so I knew this recipe had a good chance for approval. They are packed with healthy foods - and it makes things like avocado, pumpkin & banana easier to eat when they are little & still working on ‘dat pick up coordination.

Here is what you need:

• 2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup pure pumpkin
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large banana, smashed (about ½ cup)
• 1 medium avocado, smashed (about ½ cup)

Here is what you need to do:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a mini muffin pan lightly with non-stick cooking spray. You can grab one at Target or Bed Bath & Beyond or Amazon Prime that baby. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, mix together your dry ingredients - the oats, baking powder and cinnamon.

3. Make a little hole in the middle of your bowl and add the pumpkin, applesauce, smashed banana and smashed avocado. Stir until it’s all combined.

4. Scoop batter out and divide evenly among the 24 mini muffin cups, filling each one completely full. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set like a muffin. Do not over-

bake them. They should stay moist. You don’t want the tops to be browned - keep them soft so it’s easy for baby to eat.

5. When you take them out of the oven, let the baby bombs cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to completely cool.

Be gentle with this process so they do not fall apart while they are still warm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days… or

for as long as your momma instincts say.

ENJOY THEM!! Don’t forget to tag me if you make them! I’d love to know how your baby likes them! Also, tell me if you make any variations of this!

 

I’d love it if you left some comments for us! If more recipes & ideas like this would be helpful, tell us!!

HAPPY BABY BOMB-ing!