SUGAR-FREE SWEET FOR YOUR BABY: SWEET SUGAR-FREE CRISPS

SUGAR-FREE SWEET FOR YOUR BABY: SWEET SUGAR-FREE CRISPS

Little gourmets love to try different snacks in addition to the meals they regularly consume. For those little ones who get bored of the same menus, fun alternatives that will also put your mind at ease can fill your kitchen with healthy and delicious aromas.

Sweet alternatives, of course, are sugar-free. Healthy and sugar-free dessert recipes are a safe haven for mothers who are hesitant about sugar intake and do not want sugary content in their baby’s plate.

This recipe takes the sweetness from dates. As you may know, dates are one of the indispensable fruits due to their high fiber content, sugar-regulating properties, and unique taste. Dates are rich in Vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system and helps protect against cold-related illnesses, especially during seasonal changes in the spring.

Dates also contain fluoride, which is an important mineral for babies whose teeth are developing. Fluoride helps strengthen and protect your baby’s teeth and supports the healthy development of emerging teeth.

Selenium is another mineral found in dates. Selenium has antioxidant properties and supports a stronger immune system. Due to its antioxidant feature, selenium cleanses the body and is also known to offer protection against cancer.

Dates are also beneficial for blood health as they support blood production with their iron content and help protect against diseases like anemia. Iron-rich foods are essential for maintaining healthy blood production.

You can also offer your baby a healthy and tasty alternative with the nourishing properties of dates.

Sugar-Free Crisps for Babies and Children

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup fresh dates
  • 1/2 cup coconut
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 orange

Instructions
  1. Remove the pits from the dates.
  2. Blend the dates, coconut, oats, and almonds in a food processor until they are well mixed.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons of cold butter to the mixture in the food processor and blend again.
  4. Squeeze the juice of the orange and combine it with the butter mixture.
  5. Shape the resulting dough into small balls, wrap them in plastic wrap, and let them sit in the refrigerator for one day.
  6. After chilling, take the dough out of the fridge and shape it into small cookies. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Shape the cookies to be about 3-4 mm thick to maintain their crispiness.
  8. Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) and bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops of the crisps turn brown.
  9. Serve with milk or freshly squeezed fruit juices.
Labels: Healthy snacks, Baby snacks, Sugar-free snacks, healthy dessert recipe
April 21, 2025
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