Red bean and raspberry sweet bites
Red bean and raspberry sweet bites A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Red bean and raspberry sweet bites with sweet paprika. SAFETY: watch out for gluten (pita bread), peel red bell pepper, watch out for egg allergy.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Red bean and raspberry sweet bites with sweet paprika. SAFETY: watch out for gluten (pita bread), peel red bell pepper, watch out for egg allergy.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g red beansAlternative: skyr 🍽️ 80 g red bell pepperAlternative: cauliflower 🍽️ 50 g pita breadAlternative: sweet potato 🍽️ 30 g red bell pepperAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g sweet paprikaAlternative: chervil 🍽️ 50 piece eggAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 145 kcal
Protein 5 g
Carbs 16 g
Fat 8 g 1
CHECK red bean freshness (or use pre-cooked beans, well drained) Mash the red beans lightly with a fork WASH red bell pepper and peel (baby cannot digest skin) Cut the pepper into regular 1.5 cm cubes Cook the pita bread as directed (5 min in water)
Reserve the tender pepper 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 gluten-allergic Do NOT serve if baby is egg-allergic Red bell pepper skin is hard to digest Do not cut too large: choking hazard Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Never use pre-cooked beans with added salt Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm) CRITICAL: confirm NO gluten AND NO egg allergy before serving ALWAYS peel red bell pepper for baby Always use very mild sweet paprika dose Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the cooked pita bread and pepper cubes in a large bowl Add the mashed red beans and tender pepper flesh, mix gently Add the beaten egg as binder Pour in the olive oil and sweet paprika Mix with a wooden spoon Shape the bites with damp hands (diameter 3 cm) Coat each bite with a thin layer of pita bread crumbs 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: red beans break 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 egg 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 sweet paprika sauce: yogurt + pinch paprika + 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 sweet paprika 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 gluten AND NO egg allergy before serving Prepare a fresh red pepper cube garnish Arrange the warm bites on baby's plate Add small pepper pieces around Serve the sweet paprika 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 - gluten/egg) 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 gluten AND egg allergy before serving Always serve red pepper peeled and cooked Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve pita/egg to allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Red pepper adds color and vitamin C 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 
