Sweet Potato Apple Bites

These sweet, soft and delicious Sweet Potato Apple Bites are perfect finger food for little ones. They are great as BLW food for babies, finger food for toddlers, school lunches, or simply as a snack or for breakfast. So easy and simple to make too!

Sweet Potato Apple Bites

These Sweet Potato Apple Bites are so good and perfect in so many ways. They have a great blend of different flavors which you can taste as soon as you take a bite. Seriously guys, they’re so good!

What I really love about these bites is that they are perfect for everyone in the family. They make for great food for BLW babies. If you omit the salt I would serve them to babies 9 months+ since they are a bit chewy. Keep recipe just as is for babies 12 months+. This recipe is also really good for lunchboxes. They make a great addition to your kid’s school or daycare lunches. For teens and adults they are great as a snack or appetizer for game day, a movie night, or binge watching Netflix.

We love to serve these with apple sauce as a dip. The flavors really compliment each other. Another good dip that can be used with these Sweet Potato Apple Bites is Greek yogurt. The taste and texture of the bites and the yogurt is incredible. Best part is that all the ingredients are real wholesome foods.

Ingredients needed to make Sweet Potato Apple Bites:

• Sweet Potato– You can also use butternut squash or pumpkin. 
• Pink Lady Apple– Any other type of apple will work too. 
• Old Fashioned Oats– Make sure they are Gluten-Free certified. 
• Coconut Oil– Adds moisture to the bites. 
• Maple Syrup– Adds some sweetness. 
• Spices– Cinnamon, nutmeg, and pink sea salt. 
• Egg– Binding agent.

Equipment needed to make Sweet Potato Apple Bites:

• Food Processor– To pulse all ingredients in. 
• Large Baking Sheet Pan– Use the largest sheet pan you have. You want to leave enough space between each bite so they can bake properly. 
• Parchment Paper– For lining sheet pan so that bites won’t stick to it. 
• Spatula– For transferring the bites to a cooling rack once they come out of the oven. 
• Cooling Rack– Use a cooling rack to allow bites to cool-off once they come out of the oven.

How to make Sweet Potato Apple Bites:

• Step 1– Preheat oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Peel and grate sweet potato and measure out 1 cup. Peel and grate apple. 
• Step 2– Add sweet potato and apple to food processor along with the rest of ingredients. Pulse together for 30-40 seconds until all ingredients are well combined. 
• Step 3– Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and place it on sheet pan. Use the back of the spoon or your hands to shape them into round cookies.They don’t have to be perfect. Repeat until all mixture is gone and shaped into bites. 
• Step 4– Place bites in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
• Step 5– Remove sweet potato apple bites from the oven. Use a spatula to gently transfer bites to a cooling rack. Allow bites to cool-off for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Use a large baking sheet pan– You want to make sure you leave enough room between each bite. Overcrowding your bites will result in them not baking correctly and getting mushy rather than crispy.
2. Line your baking sheet pan with parchment paper– This will prevent your bites from sticking to the sheet pan and will make clean-up easier.
3. Switch up your sweet potato– Substitute for butternut squash or pumpkin.
4. Use a cooling-rack– This will allow bites to cool-down evenly without moisture building-up on the bottom. Resulting in crispy bites rather than mushy ones.
5. Substitute for maple syrup– You can use honey unless you are making these for an infant under 1.
6. Omit salt if making for infants– Babies under 1 can’t have salt.
7. Serve with a dip– Applesauce or greek yogurt make for a great dip for these bites.

Sweet Potato Apple Bites FAQ’s:

Could you use butternut squash instead?

Yes. Butternut squash is a great substitute for sweet potatoes in this recipe. Pumpkin is also a great option. 

At what temperature should these be cooked?

These sweet potato apple bites should be cooked in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 

How can I spice these up?

These sweet potato apple bites recipe is meant to be made for babies and toddlers. They make for great BLW and finger food. So the spices used in this recipe are kept to a minimum on purpose. If these are made for infants under 1 salt should be omitted all together. If you would like to spice these up a bit more, feel free. You can use a bit more cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. You can even add about a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Add more maple syrup to make them sweeter if you would like. 

Is sweet potato good for babies?

Sweet potatoes make for a great food fo babies. It is actually often used as one of the first foods to introduce to infants. Sweet potatoes have a great texture that makes them easy for babies to nibble, eat and digest. Sweet potatoes are rich in fiber, Vitamin A, and promotes healthy vision.

How to store your Sweet Potato Apple Bites:

You can keep these in any Tupperware or any container that has a tight lid. A silicone bag is also great to keep these in. Keep them refrigerated for up to 3-5 days. These also freeze great and can be kept frozen for up to 3-4 months.

Can I freeze Sweet Potato Apple Bites?

Yes. These sweet potato apple bites can be frozen. Place on a baking sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Place in the freezer and freeze for a couple of hours. Remove sheet pan from the freezer and transfer bites to a freezer bag. Sweet potato apple bites can be frozen for 1-2 months. 

Defrosting and reheating:

To defrost your sweet potato apple bites simply place them in the fridge overnight to thaw-out. You can also run them under cold water for a few minutes while they are still in the freezer bag. To reheat, place bites back in the oven at 350 degrees fahrenheit for about 10-15 minutes. You can also reheat them in the microwave for a couple of minutes. However, I don’t recommend this as the microwave tends to make them mushy.

Meal prepping it:

These Sweet Potato Apple Bites are great for meal prep. If you have a baby in the house these are perfect for them (just don’t add any salt). They make for great snacks too for anyone in the family. We love having them for breakfast too. I also like adding a couple of these to my daughter’s school lunchbox. Make a batch or two as part of your meal prep and have them on hand for the week.

Did you like this Sweet Potato Apple Bites recipe? You may also like these other Finger Food recipes:

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• Sweet Potato Banana Fritters
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Sweet Potato Apple Bites

These sweet, soft and delicious Sweet Potato Apple Bites are perfect finger food for little ones. They are great as BLW food for babies, finger food for toddlers, school lunches, or simply as a snack or for breakfast. So easy and simple to make too!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Sweet Potato Apple Bites

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 15 bites

Calories 88 kcal

Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated sweet potato
• 1 pink lady apple (peeled and grated)
• 1 cup old fashioned oats (gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp pink sea salt
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Peel and grate sweet potato and measure out 1 cup. Peel and grate apple.

2. Add sweet potato and apple to food processor along with the rest of ingredients. Pulse together for 30-40 seconds until all ingredients are well combined. 

3. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and place it on sheet pan. Use the back of the spoon or your hands to shape them into round cookies.They don't have to be perfect. Repeat until all mixture is gone and shaped into bites.

4. Place bites in oven and bake for 15 minutes.

5. Remove sweet potato apple bites from the oven. Use a spatula to gently transfer bites to a cooling rack. Allow bites to cool-off for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Tips and Substitutions:

1. 1. Use a large baking sheet pan– You want to make sure you leave enough room between each bite. Overcrowding your bites will result in them not baking correctly and getting mushy rather than crispy.
   2. Line your baking sheet pan with parchment paper– This will prevent your bites from sticking to the sheet pan and will make clean-up easier.
   3. Switch up your sweet potato– Substitute for butternut squash or pumpkin.
   4. Use a cooling-rack– This will allow bites to cool-down evenly without moisture building-up on the bottom. Resulting in crispy bites rather than mushy ones.
   5. Substitute for maple syrup– You can use honey unless you are making these for an infant under 1.
   6. Omit salt if making for infants– Babies under 1 can’t have salt.
   7. Serve with a dip– Applesauce or greek yogurt make for a great dip for these bites.

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Nutrition Facts

Sweet Potato Apple Bites

Amount per Serving

Calories

88

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

5

g

8

%

Saturated Fat

 

4

g

25

%

Trans Fat

 

0.002

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.3

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Cholesterol

 

14

mg

5

%

Sodium

 

12

mg

1

%

Potassium

 

85

mg

2

%

Carbohydrates

 

9

g

3

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

2

g

2

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

 

1601

IU

32

%

Vitamin C

 

1

mg

1

%

Calcium

 

11

mg

1

%

Iron

 

0.4

mg

2

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.

**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used. 

**Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links and sponsored content. All the opinions are my own and I only recommend products I use in my own home with my own family. 

***Post originally published on September 05, 2018.