Carrot Cake Teething Biscuits

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These carrot cake teething biscuits are perfect for babies to gnaw on, or for toddlers to snack on.  They are vegan, gluten free and have no added sugar.  Better yet, they’re packed with beta-carotene, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and iron!

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I don’t know about your babies, but when my daughter is teething, she all of a sudden becomes a picky eater. It was the same way with my son when he was a baby.

What is a concerned mother to do when her baby is in pain and refuses to eat most things? Find foods that taste good, are soft and/or feel good on sore gums, and are full of nutrients!

My son loved these teething biscuits when he was a baby. And my daughter, who is currently growing two molars and is impossible to please, devours these.

These teething biscuits have the same flavors as carrot cake (minus the sugar and the cream cheese frosting). They are loaded with raisins, which naturally sweetens the biscuits to make them taste great!

What Makes A Good Teething Biscuit?

A good teething biscuit should:

• not easily break into small pieces or crumble

• dissolve in a baby’s mouth if not chewed
  
• be able to withstand lots of drool
  
• feel good on a baby’s sore gums

This Recipe Is Good Because It Is:

• easy to make
  
• full of nutrients
  
• sweetened without sugar
  
• yummy
  
• soothing to chew
  
• easy for a baby to hold and feed herself
  

How do you make carrot cake teething biscuits?

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of carrots
• 1/2 cup of raisins
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1 cup of old fashioned oats
• 2 tablespoons of hemp hearts
• 2 tablespoons of refined coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of allspice

Step 1: Fill a pot with 2 inches of water and place a steamer basket in it, then place it over medium heat. Preheat the oven 350° F.

Step 2: Peel and cut 1/2 cup of carrots. Once the water in the pot starts boiling, add the carrots to the steamer basket. Cover the pot and steam for 10 minutes, or until the carrots are soft.

Step 3: Next, add the raisins and water to another small pot. Bring the water to a boil, then turn the heat off and let the raisins sit in the hot water.

Step 4: Meanwhile, place the oats and hemp hearts in a blender and blend it until it forms a fine flour.

Step 5: Add the flour to a mixing bowl and mix in the spices. Then set the bowl aside.

Step 6: Put the rest of ingredients (cooked carrots, raisins + water they were soaked in, and coconut oil) into a blender and blend until it forms a smooth puree.

Step 7: Add the puree to the bowl with the oat and hemp flour in it and mix until it forms a soft dough. It should be soft but not sticky, sort of like a cookie dough. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more oat flour.

Step 8: Next, shape the dough. I like to use a tablespoon’s worth of dough and form them into a long oval shape, 1/4″ thick. This makes it really easy for babies to hold.

If you don’t want to hand form the dough, you can roll it out to about 1/4″ and use small cookie cutters to create cute shapes.

Step 9: Place the biscuits onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or silpat, and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. The biscuits should be brown and crispy on the bottom and around the edges, but should still be soft on the inside. When the biscuits are done, let them sit on the sheet pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.

Step 10: Once the biscuits are cool, transfer them to an airtight container. The will stay fresh for 3 days. You can also freeze them.

Other Foods That Are Good For Teething Babies

• cold watermelon
• sliced, cold cucumber
• smoothie popsicles
• healthy smoothies

Good luck on your teething journey!

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