BERRY BAKE (EGG-FREE)

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🍓 SHEET-PAN BERRY BAKE (EGG-FREE) 🍓

A soft, sliceable pancake alternative designed for self-feeding toddlers. No flipping required!

📱 OVERVIEW

  • Total Time: 30 Minutes

  • Servings: 6–8 Toddler Portions

  • Storage: Refrigerate for 4 days; Freeze for up to 2 months.

🛠️ THE KIT

  • 🥣 1 Large mixing bowl

  • 🥧 1 Rectangular baking pan (approx. 20cm x 30cm)

  • 📜 Parchment paper (essential for easy removal)

  • 🍴 1 Fork (for mashing)

  • 🥄 1 Spatula

🛒 THE INGREDIENTS

  • 🍌 Ripe Bananas 2 large (the spottier, the better for sweetness)

  • 🥛 Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 cup (Halal certified)

  • 🏺 Melted Coconut Oil 2 tablespoons

  • 🌾 Brown Rice Flour 1.5 cups

  • ⚪ Baking Powder 2 teaspoons (Aluminum-free)

  • 🍂 Cinnamon 1 teaspoon

  • 🧂 Sea Salt 1 tiny pinch

  • 🫐 Fresh Berries 1/2 cup (Blueberries or halved Raspberries)

👨‍🍳 THE METHOD

1. The One-Bowl Batter (0–10 Mins)

  1. 🔥 Preheat: Turn your oven to 175°C (350°F).

  2. 📜 Line: Line your baking pan with Parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides to lift the bake out later.

  3. 🍌 Mash: In your Large mixing bowl, mash the Bananas with a fork until they are a liquid-like puree.

  4. 🥛 Wet Mix: Whisk in the Almond Milk and Melted Coconut Oil.

  5. 🌾 Dry Mix: Add the Brown Rice Flour, Baking Powder, Cinnamon, and Sea Salt.

  6. 🥄 The Stir: Mix gently with a spatula. Crucial Tip: Stir only until the flour streaks disappear. Overmixing will make the bake tough for a toddler to chew.

2. The Oven Bake (10–30 Mins)

  1. 🥧 Spread: Pour the batter into the lined pan. Spread it out to the edges until it is roughly 1cm thick.

  2. 🫐 Topping: Scatter the Berries evenly across the top. Press them down slightly with your fingers.

  3. ⏲️ Bake: Place in the center of the oven for 18–20 Minutes. The center should feel springy, and the edges should be a very pale gold.

  4. 🛑 Finish: Turn the oven Off. Lift the parchment paper to move the whole sheet onto a cutting board.

3. Slice & Store

  1. 🔪 Portion: Once fully cooled, slice into "toddler fingers" (rectangles) or small squares.

  2. ❄️ Freeze: Place slices in a single layer in a freezer bag.

🛡️ PEDIATRIC SAFETY FIRST

  • ♨️ The Reheating Secret: To keep these soft, do not use a toaster. Place the slice in a Small frying pan with 1 teaspoon of water. Cover with a Lid for 1 minute on low heat. The steam will re-hydrate the brown rice flour, making it soft and moist for your toddler.

  • 🍓 Berry Safety: For toddlers under 18 months, ensure large blueberries are slightly flattened or halved before baking to remove any round choking hazards.

  • 🦷 Texture Check: Brown rice flour can sometimes be "gritty." If your toddler is very picky, let the batter sit in the bowl for 5 minutes before baking; this allows the flour to fully hydrate and soften.