A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Sweet-salty fava bean cupcakes with raspberries (cupcake-shaped), almond powder and vanilla. SAFETY: FAVA BEAN SKIN REMOVED (digestion + choking), RASPBERRIES HALVED for 12-18m (choking), NUT check (almond powder), LACTOSE check.
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- 🍽️60 gfava beansAlternative: hake
- 🍽️80 gfennelAlternative: celery
- 🍽️50 galmond powderAlternative: wheat tortilla
- 🍽️30 graspberriesAlternative: orange or kiwi
- 🫒1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
- 🍽️3 gvanillaAlternative: nutmeg
- 🍽️50 gplain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese
2 servings
1
- CHECK NO LACTOSE INTOLERANCE (yogurt - if needed substitute)
- CHECK NO NUT ALLERGY (almond powder - if needed substitute)
- PEEL fava beans (CRITICAL - skin hard + choking + digestion)
- Cook fava beans in boiling water (8-10 min)
- Wash fennel, REMOVE OUTER LAYERS (CRITICAL - choking)
Cut fennel into small cubes
Cook almond powder as directedWash raspberries carefullyHALVE raspberries for 12-18m (CRITICAL - choking)Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer potCupcake molds (silicone) - Do NOT serve if lactose intolerant
- CRITICAL: fava bean skin is hard + choking
- CRITICAL: raspberries whole are choking hazard for 12-18m
- CRITICAL: nut allergy
- Never add salt: baby's immature kidneys
- Always check yogurt freshness
- Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
- For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm)
- CRITICAL: confirm NO lactose intolerance before serving
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove fava bean skin
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS halve raspberries for 12-18m
- Fava beans: peel twice if necessary
2
- Mix the cooked almond powder and fennel cubes in a large bowl
- Add the cooked fava beans and raspberry halves
- Add the plain yogurt as binder
- Pour in the olive oil and vanilla
- 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 bowlWooden spoonForkClean handsCupcake molds (silicone)Baking sheet - Do not overmix: fava beans break
- 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 yogurt freshness
- Always check fava bean peeling
- 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
- Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla sauce: yogurt + pinch vanilla + 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 sheetPastry brushForkTongsSmall bowlTimer - 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
- 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 intolerance + NO nut allergy + no fava bean skin + raspberries halved
- Prepare a fresh small raspberry half garnish
- Unmold the warm cupcakes
- Arrange on baby's plate
- Add small raspberry halves around
- Serve the vanilla 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 - lactose, nuts, legumes)
- Put leftovers in the fridge
Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cupSpoonNon-slip clothPhone (emergency) - Do not serve burning hot
- FINAL CHECK for lactose + nut + fava bean skin + raspberry
- Always serve raspberries halved for 12-18m
- Do not leave baby alone
- Do not reheat several times
- NEVER serve nuts to nut-allergic baby
- Serve warm: flavors are more developed
- Raspberry adds sweet-tart taste
- 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
