Brazilian beijinho traditionally uses condensed milk and coconut, but this baby version swaps sugar for naturally sweet pureed fruits.
Baby Beijinho
Introducing Baby Beijinho, a delightful and wholesome snack that little ones can’t resist! Made with creamy coconut and smooth cashew butter, these sugar-free bites are not only nutritious but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for little hands and even better for tiny taste buds, your baby will be reaching for more!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 ripe banana
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 3 tablespoons grated coconut (45 ml)unsweetened
- Grated coconut for finishingoptionalunsweetened
- 4 tablespoons rolled oats (60 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mash the banana, add the oats and grated coconut, and mix well until it holds together.
- 2
Form small balls with your hands and roll them in grated coconut to finish. Serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mash bananas when they have 60-70% brown spots on the peel, as this maximizes natural sugars (up to 25% sugar content) and creates better binding without added sweeteners.ingredient60-70% brown spots, 25% sugar content
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of mashed banana to oats by weight to ensure proper binding - too much oats will make the mixture crumbly and won't hold ball shape.technique2:1 ratio by weight
- ✓Chill the mixture for 15-20 minutes before rolling into balls, as cold banana mixture firms up and reduces sticking to your hands by 80%.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Lightly dampen your palms with water when rolling balls to prevent the sticky banana mixture from adhering to your skin and creating uneven shapes.technique
- ✓Toast the coconut for rolling at 325°F for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden - this removes excess moisture and creates better texture contrast against the soft interior.ingredient325°F, 3-4 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Brazilian beijinho traditionally uses condensed milk and coconut, but this baby version swaps sugar for naturally sweet pureed fruits.
Baby Beijinho
Introducing Baby Beijinho, a delightful and wholesome snack that little ones can’t resist! Made with creamy coconut and smooth cashew butter, these sugar-free bites are not only nutritious but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for little hands and even better for tiny taste buds, your baby will be reaching for more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 ripe banana
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 3 tablespoons grated coconut (45 ml)unsweetened
- Grated coconut for finishingoptionalunsweetened
- 4 tablespoons rolled oats (60 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mash the banana, add the oats and grated coconut, and mix well until it holds together.
- 2
Form small balls with your hands and roll them in grated coconut to finish. Serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mash bananas when they have 60-70% brown spots on the peel, as this maximizes natural sugars (up to 25% sugar content) and creates better binding without added sweeteners.ingredient60-70% brown spots, 25% sugar content
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of mashed banana to oats by weight to ensure proper binding - too much oats will make the mixture crumbly and won't hold ball shape.technique2:1 ratio by weight
- ✓Chill the mixture for 15-20 minutes before rolling into balls, as cold banana mixture firms up and reduces sticking to your hands by 80%.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Lightly dampen your palms with water when rolling balls to prevent the sticky banana mixture from adhering to your skin and creating uneven shapes.technique
- ✓Toast the coconut for rolling at 325°F for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden - this removes excess moisture and creates better texture contrast against the soft interior.ingredient325°F, 3-4 minutes