Easy Apple Fritters for Babies & Toddlers (BLW-Friendly + Freezer Friendly)

Looking for a quick, nourishing and baby-led weaning friendly snack? These soft and lightly spiced apple fritters are made with just a handful of ingredients and are perfect for little hands to explore. Whether you’re serving them as breakfast, a snack, or part of lunch, these fritters are gentle on tiny tummies and naturally sweetened with apple. They also freeze and reheat beautifully—making them a great option to prep ahead!

Why These Apple Fritters Are Great for Babies & Toddlers

• Soft, easy to hold, and naturally sweet
• Quick to make!
• Perfect for baby-led weaning (BLW) and for toddlers.
• Freezer, fridge and lunchbox-friendly
• Gluten-free option using cassava flour and dairy-free.

Storage & Reheating Tips

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in a container or bag for up to 2 months, best with a piece of baking paper between each fritter so they don’t stick together.
• To reheat: Warm in a frying pan or pop in the toaster or air fryer until heated through. They can also be served cold on-the-go.

Notes

• Age appropriate: When egg has been safely introduced
• Gluten-free option: Use cassava or buckwheat flour

Apple fritters

GF | DF | RSF | NF – contains egg

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Course 1 meal a day, Baby Led Weaning, BLW, Snack

Servings 3 fritters

Equipment

• 1 bowl
• 1 Frying Pan
• 1 Plate

Ingredients

  

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• 1 apple grated
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp heaped cassava flour (could also use spelt or buckwheat)
• 1 sprinkle cinnamon
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds
• 1 tbsp Ghee or coconut oil to cook in

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients except ghee to a bowl, stir to combineMelt ghee in a frying pan over medium heat
• Once pan is hot, add the batter in small fritters (I made 3) and pan fry on both sides until cooked through
• Serve as a whole fritter or cut into finger shape sizes for your baby or toddler

Notes

Age appropriate: when tolerating egg
Freezer friendly: yes

*spread with nut butter for extra nutrients!!

 

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