These cinnamon apples for kids are such a delicious and nutritious snack or side dish! This recipe pairs yummy apples with cinnamon for a delightful tasty combo. Your little ones will be sure to love them. These are great for toddlers or as a baby led weaning food!
Toddler Tip for Cinnamon Apples
We love these cinnamon apples as they are a perfect daycare snack or side item in a lunchbox. They are easy to pack and can be served warm or cold, making them extremely versatile! This recipe is especially useful when you have some apples that are starting to sit in the fridge a little too long and you need to use them up right away!
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Ingredients
- apples
- coconut oil
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Peel and slice the apples.
Heat up a non-stick pan on medium heat and add coconut oil.
Add the cinnamon and vanilla and cook on medium to low heat.
You can leave as slices for baby led weaning or mash for a softer, chunky texture.
Hint: Because coconut oil has a lower smoke point, make sure the heat doesn’t get too hot! Lower if needed.
Substitutions
- Other fruit – you could also add in peaches or pears and sauté those with the apple slices.
Variations
Add a sprinkle of hemp hearts on top for an extra boost of fiber and healthy fats!
Serving Ideas
- Serve these mixed into some Greek yogurt for a complete snack
- Add on top of some morning oatmeal or pancakes
- They are also amazing at dinner with some chicken or pork chops!
- Sprinkle some hemp hearts on top
Equipment
You will need a medium non-stick frying pan.
Storage
You can store the apple slices in a sealed container for 4-5 days. We love prepping these at the beginning of the week to have for lunches all week!
FAQ
Apples can be introduced when a baby is ready to start solids (showing signs of readiness). You do want to prepare the apples in a safe, age appropriate way for your kids. For under the age of 1, safe, age appropriate ways include peeling and cooking, steaming or sautéing (such as in this recipe!). You can then progress the texture as your baby gets older and continue to advance the texture as their eating skills improve. For detailed information on safe textures of foods, you can check out the Solid Starts information on apples here.
Recipe
Cinnamon Apples for Kids
Equipment
- 1 Non-stick frying pan
Ingredients
- 3-4 apples (peeled)
- 2 tbsps coconut oil
- 2 tsps cinnamon
- 2 tsps vanilla
Instructions
- Peel and slice the apples
- Heat up a medium non-stick pan on medium heat. Add the coconut oil
- Add the apple slices and cook on medium heat, stirring consistently, for 8-10 minutes
- Add the cinnamon and vanilla. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until desired softness.
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