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Soft Baked Sweet Potato Sticks — A Naturally Sweet, Hand-Held Snack for 2 Years and Up
Finger-sized sweet potato sticks baked until soft. A naturally sweet, hand-held, simple snack for children aged 2 and over; a soft autumn treat that gently supports your little one's self-feeding.
Ingredients
- 1 medium (about 200 g) Sweet potato (peeled, cut into soft finger-sized sticks)
- 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small pinch Cinnamon (optional, a very small amount)
Directions
- 1
Wash your hands, the countertop, the baking tray, and the utensils well. Start heating the oven to 200°C (top and bottom) and line the tray with baking paper.
- 2
Peel the sweet potato and cut it into soft, finger-sized sticks that your child can hold easily. Choose thin lengthwise sticks rather than round slices; this makes them easier both to hold and to eat in safe bites.
- 3
Gently toss the sticks in a bowl with one tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil. You can sprinkle a very small amount of cinnamon if you like; since the sweet potato gives its own natural sweetness, no other sweetener is needed.
- 4
Arrange the sticks in a single layer on the tray, not touching each other. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until soft enough to mash easily with a fork. Do not overbake, so the edges do not harden and turn crisp.
- 5
After taking them out of the oven, let the sticks cool until just warm; before serving, check a piece yourself to make sure both the temperature and the softness are suitable.
- 6
Offer them to your child seated and while you are beside them. Make sure the bites are soft, small, and appropriate for their age; keep them under supervision at all times while eating and do not rush them.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Baked until soft, sweet potato is an autumn vegetable with natural sweetness, known for its fiber and its beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A; it can help offer your child a sweet option without adding sugar. The soft, finger-sized sticks give your little one room to hold and eat on their own and gently support their fine motor skills. The small amount of extra-virgin olive oil added alongside can help add some healthy fat. As a simple, unprocessed snack, it suits the small breaks in the day.
Maiyko's note
The soft texture and natural sweetness of sweet potato make it a gentle flavor that most children at this age enjoy; if your child is not interested the first time, you can offer it again a few days later without rushing. At Maiyko, we care about the natural, safe ingredients that reach your child's plate as much as about the organic cotton that touches their skin. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; please make decisions about your child's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
150
kcal
2 g
protein
21 g
carbs
7 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.