The Ultimate Teething Biscuit Recipe for Babies

Hey Momma, this teething biscuit homemade recipe is packed full of deliciousness are an excellent way to soothe your babies’ gums during teething. They are sweetened with only banana, packed full of goodness and super easy to make too – Learn how to make them here!

Did you know that babies get a new tooth about every 2 to 3 months until their second birthday, by which time most will have 20 teeth. You’ll know when your child’s ready for their first tooth because they’ll drool more and appear uncomfortable; in fact, some babies begin teething as early as 4 or 5 months old.
It is natural for your baby to want something in their mouth to soothe their gums and teething biscuits are great for this. They help to relieve pain while also stimulating little ones to use their hands and explore their surroundings.

However, before you reach out for the store bought rusks or teething biscuits you need to check out this recipe! If for no other reason but to save you money! If your child is a bit older you can still make these as a nutritious snack or even better as a healthy breakfast for baby led weaning too!

Teething Biscuit Homemade Recipe for Babies

These little teething biscuits are the exact ones I used on all of my babies when they were teething. They are packed full of simple and natural ingredients and make a super healthy recipe for your baby.

Why you should give your Baby Banana 

The recipe is made using a wet mixture of mashed banana which contains potassium, niacin and they also will give your little one a huge energy boost. This is especially important if they have gone off their food due to teething. 

Why you should give your Baby Oats

Oats are one of my favourite ingredients for babies and it is with good reason. We go through an entire bag of oats most weeks and I include them in pancakes, breads and of course breakfast bowls.  Oats are incredibly nutritious! Firstly, they are a rich source of iron which is essential for growing babies and toddlers. Oats are also high in potassium, calcium for healthy bones and teeth, magnesium which also plays a role in bone and teeth health and also zinc. Oats ALSO are rich in vitamins too! 

The best part though is that oats are super inexpensive to buy! I get a 1kg bag in our local Dunnes Stores for just €1.

Best oils for baby led weaning

For me I just stick with olive oil mostly or if I’m making a sweet treat that needs to set, I will use coconut oil. 
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and there is plenty of research to show that a diet rich in mediterranean foods (such as olive oil) is the healthiest diet.

Pumpkin Seeds for baby led weaning

Pumpkin seeds are one of my favourite seeds for babies and can be served ground down into a fine powder to keep them super safe. They are truly little powerhouses and pack a HUGE nutritional punch! Again they are very inexpensive and a large pack will only set you back about €1 and they go a long long way.

Pumpkin seeds are a really good source of ALA (alpha linolenic acid) and this is really beneficial for heart health. Great for us parents too! 

Pumpkin seeds also are a great source of magnesium, iron, zinc and copper and are also contain protein too! AND as if these little teething bars couldn’t get any better…I’ve added in Chia Seeds!

Chia Seeds for Babies

Chia seeds expand and it is important to remember that your baby’s tummy is really tiny so make sure chia seeds are used in cooking and never given raw as a sprinkle on food. Using in chia puddings is perfect as the chia seeds have already expanded to their full potential 🙂 Chia seeds are one of my favourite foods. They contain calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and phosphorous and 25g of chia contains just over 4g of protein! Thats amazing and almost the same amount of protein as an egg.

The best thing though about chia seeds is that they contain omega-3 fatty acids and for us who are vegetarian these are really important. 

Are these teething biscuits safe for my baby? 

Yes absolutely! These little biscuits dissolve as your baby gums down on them which makes them really safe.

How to store a teething biscuit?

Store in an airtight jar for up to one week. These don’t really freeze well as they turn soggy after they defrost so make fresh where possible.

Other great recipes for your teething baby

If you liked this recipe you might also like these ones too which are great for your teething baby:

• ‘Mommy & Baby’ Avocado and Spinach Smoothie
• Banana and Turmeric Lassi
• Peanut Butter & Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse
• Healthy Popsicles for Baby led Weaning

If you try this recipe, please let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag your gorgeous photo @babyledfeeding on Instagram. Thanks Momma xoxox

The Ultimate Teething Biscuit Recipe for Babies

This teething biscuit homemade recipe is packed full of deliciousness an excellent way to soothe your babies' gums during teething.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 12

Ingredients

  

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• 2 small bananas
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp dessicated coconut
• 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds finely ground
• 70 g 3/4 cup oats

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 180ºC.
• Squeeze the bananas with the skin on then remove skin and add to a bowl. Mash until it turns into a smooth puree, then add the olive oil, spices, chia seeds and dessicated coconut and stir well.
• Using a pestal and mortar finely crush the seeds until really fine, then add to the banana mixture along with the oats and stir well.
• Pour the mixture into a baking tin lined with parchment paper and press it down so it is really compacted.
• Bake for 15 minutes until the sides start to turn golden, then remove from the oven. Cut into little bars straight away, then leave them to cool fully before serving.
• Store in an airtight jar for up to one week.

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