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!

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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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Toddler Tip for Cinnamon Apples
Ingredients
Instructions
Substitutions
Variations
Serving Ideas
Equipment
Storage
FAQ
Recipe
Related

Ingredients

apples
coconut oil
cinnamon
vanilla extract

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Image of step 1 for cinnamon apples. Apples are peeled and sliced on wood cutting board.

Peel and slice the apples.

Image of step 2 of cinnamon apples, melting coconut oil in non-stick pan.

Heat up a non-stick pan on medium heat and add coconut oil.

Step 3 of cinnamon apples. Adding cinnamon and vanilla to apple slices in non stick pan.

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

How do I prepare cinnamon apples for kids?

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

This is a simple, and incredibly yummy recipe for your little ones! A great option to batch prep at the beginning of the week and easily add to lunches and meals when needed.

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Course: Side Dish

Author: Ali Ellis, MSc., RD

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 and 2 tbsps of water (this helps the apple slices soften)
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.