Mashed Potato Bites

This recipe is for 7 month old baby & up If you are looking for baby-friendly Holiday recipes, you must try these Mashed Potato Bites for your little ones! They are perfect for baby-led weaning (BLW) or if you have a little on transitioning from purees to solids. These bite-sized treats are soft, pillowy, flavorful, making them a hit with babies & toddlers. What I love most about these bites is how versatile they are for any meal or snack time. Whether served as a quick afternoon treat or alongside a main dish for dinner, or even for a fun holiday recipe for the kids table.  

Why Mashed Potato Bites?

Potatoes are a wonderful ingredient for young children. They are rich in carbohydrates, providing essential energy for active little ones. Additionally, they are easy to digest, making them a great choice for babies transitioning from purees to more textured foods and encourage self-feeding. Turning mashed potatoes into small, baked bites adds a fun twist, making them appealing to toddlers who love to explore new textures and flavors.   They are so easy to make and made with just 3 ingredients! These yummy bites are gluten-free, egg-free and nut-free. Can serve them alone as a snack or alongside your favorite protein for lunch and dinner.  

Can I use leftover Mashed Potatoes?

Depending on how much butter or milk is in your leftover mashed potatoes, I can't say it will always come out good. If it's a minimal amount of butter and milk, then yes you can use your leftover mashed potatoes. The best for this recipe is steamed or boiled mashed potatoes with nothing else added. If the potatoes are too wet, you can always add a bit more gluten-free flour to help them stick together.  

Tips for Best Success:

-Try putting your mashed potatoes in the fridge for a little while, it will make things easier when making the bites. -Use parchment paper on your baking tray, so that they wont get stuck. -Depending on if you are using leftover mashed potatoes rather than potatoes with nothing else added, you will need to adjust gluten-free flour and cheese. -Steaming the potato works best, since there won't be any excess water. You can boil the potato as well, but will be a bit more wet.  

Substitutions:

Potato: The best potato's for this recipe is russet or Idaho potatoes Gluten-free flour- Can be substituted with potato starch or rice flour Cheese- For dairy-free option try adding some non-dairy plant based cheese or nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor  

What you need:

A pot or steamer Baking Tray  Parchment Paper  Potato Masher    If you enjoyed this recipe, here are a few more you should check out: Sweet Potato Cheese Carrot Tots Salmon Mashed Potatoes Cauliflower Potato Mash