PEANUT BUTTER & COCONUT BITES (EGG-FREE)

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🥥 PEANUT BUTTER & COCONUT BITES (EGG-FREE) 🥥

A melt-in-the-mouth, protein-rich snack designed for developing gums. No added sugar or flour.

🛠️ THE KIT

  • 🥣 1 Medium mixing bowl

  • 🍴 1 Fork (for mashing and mixing)

  • 🥧 1 Baking sheet

  • 📜 Parchment paper or silicone mat

  • 🥄 1 Small teaspoon (for portioning)

  • 🧤 1 Oven mitt

🛒 THE INGREDIENTS

  • 🍌 Ripe Banana 1 large (or 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce for a milder flavor)

  • 🥜 Creamy Peanut Butter 1/2 cup (Halal, unsalted, and "drippy" style)

  • 🍦 Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon (Alcohol-free/Halal)

  • 🥥 Unsweetened Shredded Coconut 1/2 cup

  • 🥥 Coconut Flour 3 tablespoons (Absorbs moisture for a soft set)

  • 🏺 Coconut Oil 1 teaspoon (only if your peanut butter is very thick)

👨‍🍳 THE METHOD

1. The Dough Prep (0–10 Mins)

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

  2. 🍌 Mash: In your Mixing bowl, mash the Banana until it becomes a smooth, liquid consistency.

  3. 🥜 Blend: Add the Peanut Butter and Vanilla. Stir with your fork until completely combined.

  4. 🥥 Dry Mix: Fold in the Shredded Coconut and Coconut Flour.

  5. ⏳ The Rest: Let the dough sit for 5 Minutes. Coconut flour acts like a sponge; it needs a moment to soak up the liquid to create that soft, cookie-like texture.

    • Note: If your peanut butter was very "runny," place the bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes during this step.

2. Shaping & Baking (10–25 Mins)

  1. 🥧 Line: Cover your Baking sheet with Parchment paper.

  2. 🥄 Scoop: Take 1 level teaspoon of dough and roll it into a small ball (about the size of a large marble).

  3. 🍴 Flatten: Place on the tray and use your fork to gently press down, making a "criss-cross" pattern. This makes the cookie thinner and easier for a toddler to bite.

  4. ⏲️ Bake: Place in the oven for 10–12 Minutes.

  5. 🛑 The Soft Set: Turn the oven Off. The cookies will look very soft and fragile—this is normal! They need to cool completely on the tray to firm up into their "soft-bite" texture.

3. Safe Storage

  1. ❄️ Fridge/Freezer: Because these contain fresh fruit and no preservatives, they should not sit on the counter. Store in an airtight container in the Fridge for 3 days or the Freezer for up to 2 months.

🛡️ PEDIATRIC SAFETY FIRST

  • 🥜 Allergy Check: Ensure your toddler has already successfully trialed peanuts before offering these. For a nut-free version, you can substitute peanut butter with SunButter (Sunflower Seed Butter).

  • 🦷 Texture Guard: These are designed to be soft, not crunchy. If they feel too firm after cooling, you can dip them in a little Halal-certified coconut yogurt to soften them further before serving.

  • 🥥 Coconut Safety: Use finely shredded coconut rather than large flakes to ensure the texture is consistent and doesn't present a gagging risk for younger toddlers.