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Baked Sweet Potato Fingers — A Soft, Naturally Sweet Snack for 2-Year-Olds
Sweet potato fingers baked until soft and naturally sweet. A gentle, no-added-sugar snack your 2-year-old can hold and enjoy with their own little hands.
⚠️ Contains allergens: milk
Ingredients
- 1 medium Sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 pinch Cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Strained yogurt (for dipping, optional)
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Wash and peel the sweet potato.
- 2
Cut it into finger-length sticks that are not too thick, so your little one can hold them comfortably.
- 3
In a bowl, gently toss the sticks with olive oil and, if you like, a pinch of cinnamon.
- 4
Spread them apart on a parchment-lined tray and bake for about 20-25 minutes, until a fork slides through easily.
- 5
Make sure they are soft enough to mash with the gums rather than hard or crunchy. Bake a few minutes longer if needed.
- 6
Once just warm, serve with a spoon of strained yogurt for dipping if desired. Always offer seated and supervised, in small, soft pieces.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Sweet potato offers beta-carotene (a precursor of vitamin A), fibre and a gentle natural sweetness that makes it a lovely snack for little ones. Baking brings out the vegetable's own sweetness, so no added sugar is needed. Finger-sized sticks can gently support self-feeding and hand-eye coordination. A little yogurt on the side adds protein and a creamy texture.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we love those first bites little ones explore with their own hands; the GOTS-certified organic cotton in our clothing touches delicate skin as gently as these soft sticks. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes only; please make decisions about your child's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
120
kcal
3 g
protein
17 g
carbs
5 g
fat
3 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.