Sugar Free Homemade Banana Teething Biscuits
Sugar Free & Egg Free Recipes for Homemade Banana Teething Biscuits
If you are concerned about what goes into your baby's teething biscuits, you may want to make your own teething biscuits at home.
It gives you control on what goes into your baby's biscuits. And it gives you room to add more minerals, vitamins and fiber to the biscuits.
Most commercial teething biscuits you find today contain too much artificial flavoring, sugar and preservatives. And the good ones are expensive to consume, considering babies chew on teething biscuits a few times a day.
Bananas are great additives for homemade teething biscuits. Besides the fiber, vitamins and minerals bananas provide, they bring a nice, mild flavor and aroma to the biscuits which babies love.
Homemade banana teething biscuits can be stored in air-tight containers and refrigerated up to 1 week.
Note: Please seek advice from your pediatrician before starting your baby on teething biscuits. Teething biscuits should only be given until they can really chew them. No matter what type of teething biscuit you give your baby, homemade or commercial, make sure you keep baby closely on sight. There is no brand or recipe for teething biscuits that is guaranteed not to crumble or break off into pieces, and hence pose as a choking hazard.
Quick & Easy Banana Teething Biscuit
Servings: 12 bars
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Bake time: 15 minutes
Comments
I recommend using olive oil, canola or corn oil. If using olive oil, go for the extra-light version to reduce the taste of olive oil.
Ingredients
1 cup flour (all-purpose, whole wheat, barley, oat or a combination)
1 cup dry infant rice cereal (or oatmeal baby cereal or millet)
1 very ripe medium banana (1/3 cup), mashed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons water
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425ºF / 220ºC.
2. In a bowl, mix together flour and cereal.
3. Add in oil, banana and water. Mix until dough comes together to form a firm, non-sticky dough. Add water or flour (1 tablespoon at a time) if necessary.
4. On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough out about 1/2 inch thick and cut into bars. Smooth the edges of bars with fingers so they will not be sharp.
5. Bake on a greased cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly brown. Allow to cool completely and harden. Store extras in an airtight container.
Gluten Free Banana Teething Biscuit
Servings: 12 bars
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Bake time: 12 minutes
Comments
I recommend using olive oil, canola or corn oil. If using olive oil, go for the extra-light version to reduce the taste of olive oil.
Ingredients
1/2 cup brown rice cereal
1/2 cup rice flour
1 very ripe medium banana (1/3 cup), mashed
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons apple juice
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425ºF / 220ºC.
2. In a bowl, mix together flour and cereal.
3. Add in juice, water and banana. Mix until dough comes together to form a firm, non-sticky dough. Add juice or flour (1 tablespoon at a time) if necessary.
4. On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough out about 1/2 inch thick and cut into bars. Smooth the edges of bars with fingers so they will not be sharp.
5. Bake on a greased cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly brown. Allow to cool completely and harden. Store extras in an airtight container.
P.S. I’d love to hear your comments about this homemade banana teething biscuits.
Reviews
My baby and I LOVE these biscuits! they are so easy to make & joeli actually will chew on it. i tried a few different recipes and didn't like them nearly as much as this one. i think the dog was fine with me trying out different ones because she got new treats each time, haha. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! - Jackelyn, USA
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