Pea Potato Cakes – A Nutritious Finger Food for Babies 7-8 Months & Up
If you’re looking for a simple, nutritious, and baby-friendly meal, these Pea Potato Cakes are the perfect choice. Packed with essential nutrients from peas, potatoes, and cheese, these soft cakes are easy to hold, making them an excellent baby-led weaning (BLW) option for little ones learning to self-feed or if they are just transitioning from purees to more solid foods. They are incredibly soft, tailored specifically for little one’s in mind, making sure they get to enjoy every bite!
Why You’ll Love Pea Potato Cakes:
- Soft and Easy to Eat: Their soft texture is excellent for babies and toddlers practicing BLW or transitioning from purees to solids.
- Nutrient-Rich Ingredients: Provides essential vitamins and minerals for growth.
- Mild Yet Flavorful: Introduces new flavors like turmeric in a gentle way.
- Simple to Make: Requires only a few wholesome ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen right now.
- Customizable: Can be served with different dips or additions for older kids and adults.
Nutritional Benefits of Key Ingredients:
- Peas: High in fiber, protein, and vitamin C to support immunity and digestion.
- Potatoes: A good source of energy, vitamin B6, and potassium for brain development.
- Turmeric: Contains curcumin, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- Black Pepper: Helps enhance curcumin absorption for better health benefits.
- Cheese: Provides calcium and healthy fats essential for growing bones.
Why Pea Potato Cakes Are Great for Baby-Led Weaning (BLW):
These soft, easy-to-hold cakes encourage self-feeding skills and help babies explore new textures and flavors. The mild seasoning introduces turmeric, a beneficial spice, in a baby-friendly way. Plus, they’re nutrient-dense, ensuring your little one gets a balanced meal in a fun and tasty form. They are easy to make and freezer-friendly. It’s a great option to have on hand in the freezer when you are having a busy day, just pull it out, heat it up for a little and you have a nutritious baby lunch or dinner.
Serving Suggestions for Different Ages:
- For Babies (7-10 months): Serve as soft patties, broken into smaller pieces or simply mashed if needed.
- For Toddlers (10-12 months & Up): Serve as whole patties with a mild yogurt dip or hummus.
Ingredients & Substitutions:
Potato- I used gold potatoes in this recipe, I think they work best and have the smoothest texture. I don’t recommend replacing it.
Green Peas- If you don’t have peas you can replace this with another veggie of choice, like carrot or broccoli.
Cheese- You can choose any shredded cheese of choice. I like to use a mix of mozzarella and cheddar. For dairy-free option you can add about 2-3 tbsp flour of choice or gluten-free flour to help bind the patty together.
What You Need:
Pot– to boil
Pan to lightly fry
If you enjoyed this recipe, here are some more baby-friendly recipes you should check out:
Sweet Potato Carrot Cheesy Tots
Pea Potato Cakes
Ingredients
Directions
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Boil water in pot, add potatoes and peas. Boil, slightly covered, till soft for about 15 minutes
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When ready add to a bowl and mash, along with cheese, turmeric, black pepper and mix
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Form your potato cakes by scooping with a tbsp and use your hands to create a circular shape
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Once you've shaped the potato cakes you can slightly fry them with a little oil on a pan or you can bake them for 15-20 minutes in the oven. If you choose to bake spray with oil and flip halfway through. If you choose to lightly fry, add a little olive oil to pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side on medium heat. For oven, bake for 15-20 min flipping halfway through on 400F. Make sure to spray with oil.
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The patties are very delicate so make sure you completely cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite sides like mashed avocado, yogurt dip, etc. and enjoy!
Note
Storage instructions- can refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Reheating instructions- can reheat in microwave for a few seconds, oven or air fryer, or thaw in fridge from the night before.
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