Homemade teething biscuits
These homemade teething biscuits are naturally sweetened, whole grain and free of all major allergens. They hold together well but will soften and slowly crumble as baby gums them.
Yield: 12 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 medium ripe banana (see notes)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a food processor, add the oats, banana, oil, vanilla and cinnamon. Process for 20-30 seconds, until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Wet your hands and then form the dough into a rough ball. Portion the dough into quarters. From each quarter, form 3 round biscuit balls, for a total of 12 biscuits. (Each biscuit should be roughly 2 tablespoons worth of dough.)
- Space the biscuits out on the baking sheet and shape each one into an oval that’s about ¼-inch thick. You’ll want them to be an even thickness so they cook evenly in the oven.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Flip each biscuit over and bake for another 8-10 minutes, until golden brown and set.
- Let cool completely before serving to baby. Store extra teething biscuits, covered, at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Notes
No ripe bananas? No worries. You can substitute ⅓ cup of unsweetened applesauce instead of the banana. Add an extra couple of tablespoons of oats, if needed, to help the dough form.
These homemade teething biscuits should be enjoyed by babies who are at least 8 months old.
Always supervise a baby with a teething biscuit to ensure they don’t break off a large chunk that could pose a choking hazard. (And when the teething biscuit gets too small, take it away from the baby.)
These teething biscuits are dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free and vegan. (If it’s important these are gluten-free, make sure to choose oats that are certified gluten free.)
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
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