If you’re looking for a side dish to offer your baby during lunch or dinner then you have to try these sweet potato tots, baby will love them!
Using only a couple of ingredients, plus some store cupboard staples, these baby led weaning sweet potato tots are simple to prepare and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for a later date!
What’s more they’re super healthy using nutrient dense sweet potato (or yams as my US audience will know them as!)
Sweet potato for baby led weaning
Sweet potato is one of my favourite ingredients to use for baby led weaning. Versatile, filling and packed full of healthy nutrients – sweet potatoes are a fantastic alternative to starchy potatoes and can be used in a huge range of recipes.
From pancakes, to sweet potato fries to healthy veggie burgers, we try to incorporate sweet potato into baby’s diet at least once a week.
Sweet potatoes can be grated, sliced, mashed or spiralized – the options are endless!
Why choose sweet potato for baby led weaning?
- Rich in vitamin C
- They contain tons of vitamin B6
- A good source of potassium and magnesium
- Great for heart and brain health
- Amazing fuel source for energy
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How do you serve these sweet potato tots to your baby
For my toddler I simply pop a few on his plate and let him dig in with his fork. For younger babies, you can cut them into smaller bite size pieces so they can be easily held by little fingers practising their pincer grip or served as is on their tray from them to munch.
Always ensure that the tots are sufficiently cooled before giving them to your baby or toddler.
Sweet potato tots for babies
These sweet potato tots are perfect for baby led weaning and can be adapted depending on what ingredients you have in your cupboard.
- Switch the sharp cheddar for a dairy free alternative to create gooey fritters that are to die for.
- Switch up the herbs and spices to create lots of different flavours.
- Add other grated veggies such as carrot, courgette, squash or normal potato.
- Make these fritters egg free by replacing the egg with a flax egg (1tbsp flaxmeal + 2.5 tbsp water)
Our favourite baby led weaning products
- Easy to disassemble and carry along.
- Safety belt included.Recommended for indoor use
- MUNCHKIN SPOON SET: This essential baby feeding set of 6 spoons combines a smart baby weaning spoon design with flexible tips and long handles. Suitable for 4 months and over
- VERSATILE BABY PLASTIC SPOONS: Coming in six vibrant colours, the soft tips of the baby and toddler spoons are flexible yet strong. Featuring ergonomically designed easy-grip handles
- EASY CARE BABY FOOD SPOONS: These durable toddler and baby feeding spoons are top rack dishwasher safe and BPA-free. Great for boys or girls, for picnics, lunchboxes, at home or on the go
- THE PERFECT SIZE FOR LITTLE MOUTHS: The shallow spoon bowl is comfortable for babies and young children, and the soft tips are gentle on gums. Long handles are great for easier high chair feeding
- PART OF THE MUNCHKIN WEANING RANGE: Complete your baby weaning set with the Munchkin infant feeding and dinnerware range for babies and toddlers. Discover our matching plates, bowls and sippy cups
- Eco-Friendly Material: Baby weaning set is made from sustainable bamboo, ensuring a safe and environmentally friendly option for feeding babies and toddlers.
- Suction Base: Each bowl and plate in the set features a strong silicone suction base, preventing spills and making mealtime easier for both babies and parents.
- Complete Kit: This weaning set includes bowls, plates, and spoons, providing everything needed for a baby’s first eating experiences, whether for a boy or girl.
- Safe and Gentle: The bamboo and silicone materials are gentle on a baby’s gums and teeth, making it perfect for those crucial first months of weaning and feeding.
- Perfect Gift: The bamboo weaning set comes in a beautifully designed bundle, making it an ideal gift for new parents and a great addition to any baby shower.
- COVERALL BIBS FOR BABY WITH ADJUSTABLE SLEEVES – Our adjustable toddler bib fits any highchair perfectly, with or without trays. Simply attach your silicone feel bib to any highchair, pram or table to keep even the messiest of tots clean and dry.
- PERFECTLY SIZED FOR TODDLERS AND BABIES – Our one-size-fits-all baby bibs for eating come with adjustable sleeves for utmost comfort. With a breathable neck design, this short-sleeved bib fits children aged 6 months to 3 years and is a great long-use alternative to silicone bibs.
- EASY-WIPE & WASHABLE TODDLER BIBS – Spend more time having fun with your toddler and less time cleaning their BIBADO bibs. Just wipe off any food from the easy-wipe fabric using a clean, dry cloth or load them in your washer at 40 degrees for a thorough clean.
- HELPS TODDLER DEVELOPMENT AND BABY LED WEANING – Our coverall feeding bibs are also compatible with our BIBaDO Clip-On Handi Cutlery. They come with ‘no drop’ straps, so you won’t have to pick up spoons & forks from the floor while your little one learns how to use them. (Handi Cutlery are sold separately or as a bundle).
- MULTIPLE DESIGNS AVAILABLE – Offering lots of different designs to make eating more fun for your babies as they explore the animals and characters on our bibs
Let me know if you try these sweet potato tots. And if you enjoyed this recipe, please pin the image below so more people can find this recipe too!
Sweet Potato Tots Baby Led Weaning Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 15 tots 1x
Description
Discover these sweet potato tots baby will love! Full of healthy sweet potato – they make a great side dish for baby led weaning lunches or dinners.
Ingredients
- 300 grams sweet potato boiled / steamed
- 1 egg
- 40 grams breadcrumbs
- 20 grams sharp cheddar
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- 2 tbsp plain flour
Instructions
- Peel your large sweet potato and chop into smaller pieces. Boil or steam for around 20 minutes until soft.
- Once cooled, add to a bowl alongside 1 egg, 40 grams of breadcrumbs, 20 grams of finely grated sharp cheddar, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Mash the sweet potato with the back of a fork and combine with the other ingredients, add 2 tbsp of flour and a sort of dough will form.
- Using a spoon, pop the dough into a piping bag, freezer bag or into cling film and roll into a thick sausage shape.
- Pop in the freezer for around 30 minuets to help solidify the 'dough'.
- Meanwhile preheat the oven to 170C and prep a baking tray with baking paper and a little cooking spray.
- After this time, get the 'dough' out of the clingfilm/freezer bag onto a chopping board and slice the sausage shape in half lengthways before then cutting into 2cm tots width ways.
- Pop the tots onto the baking tray and place in the oven for 15 minutes. After this time, flip the tots over and bake for a further 5 minutes. The sweet potato bites should have turned golden brown but will still be soft on the inside.
- Leave to cool fully before serving to baby.
Notes
300 grams of sweet potato is approximate. Choose a large sweet potato and if it weighs anything between 200-300 grams after peeling, you're good to go!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Additional Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baby Led Weaning
- Cuisine: Baby Led Weaning
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 131
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 102
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 41