Carrot Cake Teething Biscuits
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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Servings: 14 Pieces
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup carrots
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Meanwhile, place the oats and hemp hearts in a blender and blend it until it forms a fine flour.
- Add the flour to a mixing bowl and mix in the spices. Then set the bowl aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 and toddlers to hold.
- 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.
- Once the biscuits are cool, transfer them to an airtight container. The will stay fresh for 3 days. You can also freeze them.
Notes
- 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.
- If your baby enjoys the feeling of cold on her gums, you can put the teething biscuit in the freezer for about a half an hour before giving it to her.
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