Apple Oat Fingers
10–12 monthsFinger Food
10 minPrep
20 minCook
6Servings
MediumDifficulty
Soft baked finger food combining grated apple with oats and egg, perfect for self-feeding practice.
Allergens
Eggs
Choking Hazard: Hard Foods
Raw carrots, raw apple chunks, whole nuts, and other hard foods must be cooked until soft or finely ground for infants and toddlers.
Source: CDC Choking Prevention Guidelines
Cook Eggs Thoroughly
Eggs must be fully cooked (no runny yolks or whites) when served to infants and young children to prevent Salmonella infection.
Source: FDA Food Safety
Eczema or Food Allergy? Ask Your Doctor First
If your baby has eczema or a known food allergy, check with your doctor before introducing this food.
Source: NIAID Addendum Guidelines 2017 / AAP 2019 / ASCIA
Ingredients
Apple1 medium
Oats1 cup
Egg1
Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
- 2Grate 1 medium apple, squeezing out excess juice.
- 3Combine grated apple with 1 cup oats in a bowl.
- 4Beat 1 egg and mix into the oat mixture.
- 5Spread mixture into a lined small baking pan about 1cm thick.
- 6Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and firm.
- 7Cool completely before cutting into finger-sized strips.
- 8Store extras in the fridge for up to 3 days.