Fresh cheese and spelt flour bites with coconut
Fresh cheese and spelt flour bites with coconut A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Fresh cheese and spelt flour bites with coconut and vanilla. SAFETY: watch out for lactose, watch out for gluten (spelt flour contains gluten), remove potimarron skin.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Fresh cheese and spelt flour bites with coconut and vanilla. SAFETY: watch out for lactose, watch out for gluten (spelt flour contains gluten), remove potimarron skin.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g fresh cheeseAlternative: chickpeas 🍽️ 80 g potimarronAlternative: cauliflower 🍽️ 50 g spelt flourAlternative: polenta 🍽️ 30 g potimarronAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g vanillaAlternative: mint 🍽️ 50 g plain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 184 kcal
Protein 9 g
Carbs 18 g
Fat 7 g 1
CHECK freshness of the fresh cheese (smell, texture) Break the fresh cheese into regular 2 cm pieces (finer for 12-18 months) PEEL the potimarron carefully (skin is very hard for baby) Cut the potimarron into regular 1.5 cm cubes Cook the spelt flour as a porridge (5 min)
Reserve the tender potimarron flesh for vitamin C
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Do NOT serve if baby is lactose-allergic Do NOT serve if baby is gluten-allergic (spelt = gluten) CRITICAL: potimarron skin is choking hazard Do not cut too large: choking hazard Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Always use very mild vanilla dose Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm) CRITICAL: confirm NO lactose AND NO gluten allergy before serving ALWAYS peel potimarron (skin is too hard) Spelt contains gluten - same as wheat Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the cooked spelt flour porridge and potimarron cubes in a large bowl Add the fresh cheese pieces and tender potimarron flesh, mix gently Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and vanilla Mix with a wooden spoon Shape the bites with damp hands (diameter 3 cm) Coat each bite with a thin layer of spelt flour Place on a tray lined with parchment Let rest 5 min in the fridge Large bowl Wooden spoon Fork Clean hands Tray lined with parchment Do not overmix: fresh cheese breaks Do not add too much flour: bites become too dense Do not forget to make bites compact: otherwise they crumble Do not make bites too big: max 4 cm diameter Do not leave air in the bites Always check yogurt freshness If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk) Shape with damp hands: the bites won't stick Make small round bites for finger food Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger bites 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the bites leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla sauce: yogurt + pinch vanilla + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the bites when golden Let cool 3-4 min Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately with the sauce on the side Baking sheet Pastry brush Fork Tongs Small bowl Timer Do not forget to preheat Do not overcrowd the sheet Do not open the oven in the first 8 min Do not overcook: bites become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always use very mild vanilla dose Check cooking: golden brown outside For 12-18 months: more moist cooking For 24-36 months: more golden cooking If browning too fast: lower to 160°C Test with a toothpick: should come out clean Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics 4
FINAL CHECK: confirm NO lactose AND NO gluten allergy before serving Prepare a fresh potimarron cube garnish Arrange the warm bites on baby's plate Add small potimarron pieces around Serve the vanilla sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the bites Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - lactose/gluten) Put leftovers in the fridge Baby plate Small bowl + suction cup Spoon Non-slip cloth Phone (emergency) Do not serve burning hot FINAL CHECK for lactose AND gluten allergy before serving Always serve potimarron cooked and peeled Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve fresh cheese/spelt to allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Potimarron adds color and fiber For 12-18 months: cut bites in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
