Sweet Potato Oat Bites
Soft, squishable bites made from just two foods. They hold together in a fist and melt with gentle gum pressure. Bites are for 7–8 months and up; at 6 months, mash a cooked bite smooth.
Ingredients
Makes 16 bites
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Method
- 1
Steam the sweet potato for 12–15 minutes until a fork slides in with no resistance.
- 2
Mash it smooth, then stir in the oat flour and cinnamon until a soft dough forms.
- 3
Roll into finger-length logs about two fingers wide, or small flattened rounds.
- 4
Brush a pan with olive oil and cook 2–3 minutes per side on low heat until lightly set.
- 5
Cool fully. A bite should squash easily between your thumb and finger.
Serve it by age
6 months
Mash a cooked bite with breast milk or formula until smooth and offer it on a spoon.
7–8 months
Offer a finger-length log your baby can hold in a fist.
9–12 months
Cut into thumb-size pieces for pincer practice.
12 months+
Serve as a side with yogurt for dipping.
health_and_safetyAllergens
Oats can be processed with wheat. Choose certified gluten-free oats if needed. The 12 months+ yogurt dip contains milk.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizNo oats? Use 3 tbsp chickpea flour, and cook the bites a little longer until set all the way through (chickpea flour should not be eaten raw).
- swap_horizSwap sweet potato for butternut squash.
kitchenStorage
Fridge 3 days in a sealed box. Freeze up to 2 months; reheat until just warm.
Safety reminders
- No added salt, sugar or honey before 12 months.
- Always check texture: food should squash between your thumb and finger.
- Stay with your baby and keep them seated upright while eating.
- This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).
