Chicken cupcakes with sweet banana
Chicken cupcakes with sweet banana A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Chicken cupcakes with sweet banana (cupcake-shaped), oat flakes and cumin. SAFETY: BANANA MUST BE RIPE (no green banana - hard starch), CELERY strings REMOVED (choking), EGG allergy check, POULTRY cooked through.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Chicken cupcakes with sweet banana (cupcake-shaped), oat flakes and cumin. SAFETY: BANANA MUST BE RIPE (no green banana - hard starch), CELERY strings REMOVED (choking), EGG allergy check, POULTRY cooked through.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g chickenAlternative: tempeh 🍽️ 80 g celeryAlternative: button mushrooms 🍽️ 50 g oat flakesAlternative: potato 🍽️ 30 g celeryAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g cuminAlternative: turmeric 🍽️ 50 g eggAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 161 kcal
Protein 9 g
Carbs 8 g
Fat 8 g 1
CHECK EGG ALLERGY (introduce one at a time before serving) Cut the chicken into baby-adapted pieces, remove skin Cook the chicken in a pan with a little water (no salt) Mince the cooked chicken finely (digestion) Wash the celery, REMOVE STRINGS (CRITICAL - choking)
Cut the celery into small cubes
Check the banana is fully RIPE (yellow with brown spots)
Mash the banana with a fork
Cook the oat flakes as directed
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Cupcake molds (silicone) Fork (mashing) Do NOT serve if egg-allergic CRITICAL: celery strings are choking hazard CRITICAL: green banana is too hard (starch indigestible) CRITICAL: undercooked poultry is dangerous Never add salt: baby's immature kidneys Always check egg freshness Always remove chicken skin Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm) CRITICAL: confirm NO egg allergy before serving CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove celery strings CRITICAL: ALWAYS use a fully ripe banana Mash the banana with a fork for easy integration 2
Mix the cooked oat flakes and celery cubes in a large bowl Add the minced chicken and mashed banana Add the full egg as binder Pour in the olive oil and cumin Mix with a wooden spoon gently Shape into cupcakes using silicone molds (4-5 cm diameter) Press the mixture gently into the molds Place on a baking sheet Let rest 5 min in the fridge Large bowl Wooden spoon Fork Clean hands Cupcake molds (silicone) Baking sheet Do not overmix: banana breaks Do not add too much flour: cupcakes become too dense Do not make cupcakes too big: max 5 cm diameter Do not leave air in the cupcakes Always check egg freshness Always check celery string removal If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk) Use silicone molds for easy unmolding Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger cupcakes Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil the cupcake molds Arrange the cupcakes on a baking sheet Bake in the middle of the oven for 15-18 min Check cooking halfway through (egg must be fully cooked) Meanwhile, prepare the cumin sauce: yogurt + pinch cumin + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the cupcakes when golden Let cool 3-4 min before unmolding 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: cupcakes become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always unmold carefully Always check egg is fully cooked Check cooking: golden brown outside, egg fully cooked (70°C) 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 egg allergy + no celery strings + banana is fully ripe Prepare a fresh small banana slice garnish Unmold the warm cupcakes Arrange on baby's plate Add small banana slices around Serve the cumin sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the cupcakes Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - egg, poultry) 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 egg + celery strings + banana ripe Always serve ripe banana (yellow with brown spots) Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve egg to egg-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Banana adds natural sweetness For 12-18 months: cut cupcakes in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
