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9 months+ · Meal

Sweet Potato & Spinach Tots

Sweet Potato & Spinach Tots — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 9-month-old baby
Age
9 months+
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
Medium
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 egg

Method

  1. 01

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 02

    Cook and mash sweet potato until very smooth, then squeeze out excess moisture.

  3. 03

    Wilt spinach in a pan, squeeze out all water, and chop very finely.

  4. 04

    Mix mashed sweet potato, chopped spinach, and a beaten egg until combined.

  5. 05

    Shape into small oval tots, place on the baking sheet, and bake for 18–20 minutes, turning once, until firm and golden.

Gallery

Sweet Potato & Spinach Tots — photo 1
Sweet Potato & Spinach Tots — photo 2

How to offer

Place 3–4 tots on the high chair tray. They are the perfect size for a pincer grasp. Supervise closely and break one open to check they are soft inside before offering.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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