Easy Weetabix Bites For Baby Led Weaning and Toddler
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Weetabix Balls For Baby
Weetabix balls are an excellent snack or tasty breakfast idea for baby-led weaning, as they are simple to prepare (with a quick delivery time) and require only two ingredients: crushed Weetabix and your choice Greek yogurt.
These nutrient-dense balls provide a good source of fibre and carbohydrates, making them a wholesome option for little ones.
The soft texture is perfect for small hands, allowing babies to practise their fine motor skills while enjoying a tasty bite-sized treat.
Plus, they can be easily customised with a third ingredient by adding fruit such as berry purees like wild berry, seed butter or a little cocoa powder (from 12 months old), ensuring your baby is excited about their meals as part of a healthy balanced diet. Your little ones will give them a gold star review.
From What Age Can Baby Have Weetabix
Weetabix can be introduced to your baby as part of baby-led weaning from around six months of age, when they are developmentally ready to handle solid foods.
It is essential to ensure that your little one is sitting upright and can grasp and chew food independently.
For a first try, Weetabix can be served with a splash of whole milk or mashed banana to soften it slightly and enhance the flavour, making it easier for your baby to eat.
Always ensure you monitor for any allergies and consult with your healthcare provider if you have concerns about introducing new foods.
The recipe card can be found below.
Ingredient information
Weetabix - Wholegrain wheat Weetabix is such a versatile ingredient and can be used in so many baby-led weaning recipes and great as far as breakfast cereals go with minimal added sugar. Packed with folic acid. It is a great base for this recipe and a great snack and breakfast for baby, it is one of the healthy cereals for baby.
Greek yogurt - This is a great ingredient and can also be used in many baby-led weaning recipes. Packed with vitamin d and b vitamins. Great for added protein and calcium for growing baby.
Serving suggestion
The Weetabix breakfast balls would be great served with extra plain Greek yogurt for dipping or simply served on their own as a yummy snack.
Other recipes you may like: Oat balls without peanut butter, Bakeless peanut butter balls or Oats and apple cookies.
Storage instructions
The delicious bite-sized weetabix bites can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, stored in an airtight container.
If you are freezing the bites, you can store the in an airtight container or air lock bag.
Make sure that the bag/airtight container is labelled with the item and the date. I use masking tape to label the airtight container.
To defrost the bites, leave in the fridge overnight and make sure they are fully defrosted.
Once the bites have been defrosted you will not be able to refreeze.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Large bowl - Definitely choose a stainless steel one - they are lighter than the stone or glass ones and very easy to clean.
Airtight container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.
Frequently Asked Questions: Weetabix Bites
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The classic way to serve Weetabix to baby is with milk of choice. Serving as a Weetabix bite is great for baby-led weaning.
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Yes, Weetabix is ok from 6 months old.
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Yes, Weetabix balls are a great baby-led weaning snack or breakfast idea.
Recipe | Easy Weetabix Bites For Baby Led Weaning and Toddler
Easy Weetabix Bites For Baby Led Weaning and Toddler
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by breaking up the Weetabix in a large bowl using your hands. Make sure all the pieces are broken up into small crumbs.
- Add the Greek yogurt to the bowl and mix together using a spoon.
- Bring the mixture together using your hands.
- Break of a teaspoon amount of the mixture and roll into a ball using your hands.
- Spoon the coconut onto a plate and roll the Weetabix bites into the coconut, pressing the coconut into the balls if necessary.
- Repeat until you have used up all if the mixture. You will have 4-5 balls. Feel free to double the mixture to make more.
Notes
The recipe is easy to make dairy free and vegan. All you will need to do is choose a dairy free yogurt/vegan/plant based Greek yogurt which is naturally low sugar which is great for baby.
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