I recently posted an homemade baby puffs recipe using greens (kale + apple) dairy and gluten free (check out the recipe here) I thought it would be nice to add a fruity version, this time dairy and egg free!
Baby puffs are such a wonderful and basic snack for your little one that having more than one recipe might be useful 🙂
To substitute the egg I added a ripen banana (for extra natural sweetness too!!) and I used some seasonal organic plums from the Farmer’s Market but you can use any seasonal organic fruit you can find locally (peaches, apricots, mango…)
Grain: I decided to use Oat baby cereal but any baby cereal you like will work.
If you look at the ingredients these puffs are an healthy and balanced snack for your baby. They can be served staring from 6 months of age.
The procedure is very simple. You start prepping the zucchini and the plums: finely grate the zucchini, squeeze them in your hands to remove the extra water. Cut the plums in pieces
Add all the ingredients in a food processor or food blender: zucchini + plums + banana + oat baby cereal + coconut oil + baking powder. Blend up until smooth
Using a chef pastry bag or a simple zip bag with a cut in a corner pipe the puff mix on a parchment paper crating small dots, as big or small as your baby’s taste and age.
Meanwhile preheat the oven to 350F. Bake for 10 minutes. Than reduce the temperature to 250F and keep baking for additional 30 minutes. You want the puffs to dehydrate and get crisp enough to melt in your baby’s mouth 😉 They should be easily removable from the parchment paper without leaving residuals.
The storage is simple: in an air tight container in the pantry for one week or in the refrigerator for up to three weeks, but I’m sure they will be gone way before that!!!
Leave me a comment below if you would like to see more “homemade puffs” recipes 😉
A special THANK YOU goes to the lovely Gemma that is such a good eater and an adorable baby!!
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 small banana
- 1/2 cup plums
- 1/2 cup grated and squeezed zucchini
- 1/2 cup oat baby cereal
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 Tbsp water, if needed
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Finely grate the zucchini and squeeze out the excess water with your hands.
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Chop the plums in pieces (leave the skin).
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Add all the ingredients in a food processor and blend to obtain a smooth consistency.
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Using a chef pastry bag or a food plastic bag with a cut in one corner pipe small puffs (pea size) on a parchment paper leaving some space in between.
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Bake at 350F for 10 minutes
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Reduce the temperature to 250F and keep baking for 30min until crisp.
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Store in air tight container for 1 week/10 days or in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
27 Comments
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Heather
December 6, 2017 at 11:36 pmAre these puffs melt in your mouth?
Barbara Lamperti
January 2, 2018 at 6:11 pmyes they do! The trick for a fully “melt in your mouth” puff is to bake/dehydrate them correctly. The crispier they are the easier to melt they will be. I made a batch that was still soft in the center and it was still fine to eat but with some “gum work” from the baby 😉 Let me know should you have any question! ciao, b
Lisa
February 21, 2018 at 10:23 pmWhat other fruits can be used in place of plums? Would ripe pears work? Thanks!
Barbara Lamperti
February 22, 2018 at 10:04 pmYou can switch plums with peaches/strawberries/blueberries/raspberries/pluots/apricots. You basically need to switch with something with the same texture. A ripe pear might work, maybe a bit more watery than a plum. If that’s the case, simply add a bit more of baby cereal to thicken the mix. Let me know how it goes!! ciao, b
Pavla
June 18, 2018 at 5:37 amThis looks great! Do I need to use baby oat cereal, or will oat flour work, too?
Barbara Lamperti
July 5, 2018 at 1:22 pmsure, you can substitute with oat flour as you are going to cook the puffs. Ciao! b
Sharon
June 26, 2018 at 7:38 pmHi! Is there some other vege I can use instead of zucchini? Preferably something I can add straight to the blender. Thanks!
Barbara Lamperti
July 5, 2018 at 1:21 pmHi! good question. I would try with green beans as they are in season right now or swiss chard or spinach. Ciao!!! b
Carrie
March 20, 2019 at 7:56 pmWhat is the purpose of the oat cereal? To give it thickness? We are grain free so I’m wondering if I could leave it out or sub coconut flour (which then might require some tweaking). My 1 year old loves melties and barely eats anything else so I’m desperate to make a more nutrient dense version than the store bought ones. Thanks!
Barbara Lamperti
March 29, 2019 at 10:49 pmHi! Good question. I used oat cereals to offer a gluten free option to some moms and to give some fiber to the puffs (and help with bowel movements).
Yes, you can sub with coconut flour or cassava flour too. Let me know how it goes!! ciao, b
Miriam
May 21, 2019 at 6:06 pmCould I use mango instead of plums?
Barbara Lamperti
September 25, 2019 at 6:36 pmYes, yes, yes! It’s such a great substitution. B
Sabrina
October 15, 2019 at 7:58 pmMy baby loves these! Her favorite of all the puffs!
Barbara Lamperti
April 9, 2020 at 8:54 pmaww, so happy to hear that!!! Thanks 🙂 B
Alex
January 9, 2020 at 1:03 pmCan you do something like this with baby food jars?
Barbara Lamperti
April 9, 2020 at 5:56 pmHi Alex! Great question! Yes, you can substitute the zucchini and plums (1 cup total) with a baby food fruity jar. I would leave the banana as it acts as thickener for the recipe 🙂
Ciao! b
Hope
February 15, 2021 at 2:09 amCan you freeze these?
Barbara Lamperti
February 15, 2021 at 9:57 pmHi! Good question. I tried freezing the puffs but the texture changes a bit and also they get soft due to the hydration. If you don’t mind having soft and a bit chewy puffs, yes, you can do it. I hope I was helpful! Ciao, B
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July 28, 2020 at 2:35 pmcan they be frozen?
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October 19, 2020 at 8:33 pmHi Marlys! Good question. I never tried freezing the puffs, I fear the texture will change too much once thawed. They have indeed a quite long countertop/fridge life. Ciao! b
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Elishah Keys
November 5, 2022 at 3:09 pmI just made these.. I changed the plum for a steamed apple and they are crispy but not melting in mouth… how thick should the batter be? Mine is the consistency of pancake batter
Elishah
November 5, 2022 at 3:11 pmI just made these.. I changed the plum for a steamed apple and they are crispy but not melting in mouth… how thick should the batter be? Mine is the consistency of pancake batter
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June 6, 2023 at 12:50 amHi Elishah, the batter should be a bit thicker than pancakes. The final result should be enough for a baby to chew and melt in the mouth. I hope it helps! ciao, B