Best 5 Baby Finger Food Apple Turkey Loaf Or Sticks Recipes
Introducing an enticing culinary creation that caters to the needs of both adventurous toddlers and health-conscious parents: Apple Turkey Loaf or Sticks. This delectable dish combines the goodness of apples and turkey, providing a nutritional boost while tantalizing taste buds with its delightful flavors. It's a versatile recipe that can be either baked into a hearty loaf or sliced into convenient finger-sized sticks, making it a perfect on-the-go snack or meal component. Not only is this dish packed with essential nutrients, but it's also easy to prepare, using wholesome and readily available ingredients. Discover the joy of introducing new flavors and textures to your little one's palate with this wholesome and delectable treat.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
APPLE TURKEY FINGERS (FOR OLDER INFANTS & TODDLERS)
Inspired by the classic (and kid-friendly) combo of apples & turkey, I concocted these tonight for my 9 month old and liked them so much I might end up eating them myself! Perfect for older babies and toddlers (serve with a fun dipping sauce), these make cute little "fingers" in perfect take-one-out-of-the-freezer-at-a-time portions. I used half an egg (if your child is over 12 mos. you can use more - I limited the egg white for infants) and unprocessed bran (for a nutritional boost) for binding. Enjoy, babies and grown-ups alike!
Provided by Kishka
Categories Poultry
Time 1h
Yield 30 fingers
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Place ground turkey in a large mixing bowl.
- In a food processor or by hand, grate the carrot, apple, garlic & onion, or else mince very finely (I grated the carrots using a microplane, but minced the apple, onion and garlic for texture). Add to bowl with turkey.
- Add the 1/2 beaten egg (or whole egg for older kids), bran, thyme and any seasonings you wish. Mix all ingredients together.
- Scoop mixture up about 1/4 cup at a time (size of a large meatball) and roll into little sausage shapes, placing on a broiling pan or cookie sheet as you go (you may need to do two pans worth). Wet your hands periodically if it's sticky.
- Place in broiler and broil for 10-15 minutes on one side, then turn over and broil 5-10 minutes more.
- Remove and let cool. Store together in a freezer bag or individually wrapped in foil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.1, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 19.5, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 2.9
BABY FINGER FOOD - APPLE TURKEY LOAF OR STICKS
I found this recipe on wholesomebabyfood.com and I am posting it for safe keeping. It is recommended for babies that are 6 months and older, but they also advise speaking to your pediatrician before starting your baby on solids. Also, remember to follow the RULE OF FOUR (wait 4 days after introducing new foods) and make sure your baby has had no allergic reactions to any of the foods in this recipe before serving it!
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories Meatloaf
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place ground turkey in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the egg/yolk, carrots, applesauce, spices, bread crumbs and bran.
- Mix well - If this mixture appears too dry, add more carrots or applesauce. If this mixture appears too wet, add more bran and/or bread crumbs.
- Place mix into a lightly oiled (olive oil) loaf pan and bake at 350F for approximately 45 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean.
- **You may wish to cover with foil to prevent the top from burning.
- When finished baking and cooled, remove loaf from pan and slice as you would for bread.
- Break into small bits for finger feeding or mash or chop gently for younger babies.
- This recipe may also be made into "Turkey Sticks" for Toddlers and older babies who are able to handle more textured/chunky finger foods.
BABY FINGER FOOD - BABY MEATBALLS
This one is really easy and kids will love it. You can also sub baby cereal (mixed with half water/half formula) for the mashed potatoes. Serve with a little tomato sauce and soft, cooked pasta. It is recommended for babies that are 8 months and older, but they also advise speaking to your pediatrician before starting your baby on solids. Also, remember to follow the RULE OF FOUR (wait 4 days after introducing new foods) and make sure your baby has had no allergic reactions to any of the foods in this recipe before serving it!
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories Meatballs
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 deg F, 180 deg Celsius.
- Combine the ingredients and blend well.
- Roll into 1 inch balls.
- Place on a baking tray and cook for around 20 minutes.
- Drain the fat, then cool and serve.
- Make sure you cut or mash the meatballs into an appropriate serving size for your baby before serving.
- These can also be frozen and reheated in the microwave. Allow plenty of time to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 77, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 7.7
TODDLER FINGER FOOD APPLE TURKEY STICKS
This was stolen directly from the good people at wholesomebabyfood. We always need more yummy toddler finger foods!
Provided by jennyblender
Categories Meatloaf
Time 55m
Yield 1 loaf, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place ground turkey in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the egg/yolk, carrots, applesauce, spices, bread crumbs and bran.
- Mix well - If this mixture appears too dry, add more carrots or applesauce. If this mixture appears too wet, add more bran and/or bread crumbs.
- Place mix into a lightly oiled (olive oil) loaf pan and bake at 350F for approximately 45 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean. **You may wish to cover with foil to prevent the top from burning
- When finished baking and cooled, remove loaf from pan and slice as you would for bread. Break into small bits for finger feeding or mash or chop gently.
- This recipe may also be made into "Turkey Sticks" for Toddlers and older babies who are able to handle more textured/chunky finger foods.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 83.2, Sodium 99.2, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 17.4
BUTTERY APPLE LOAF
I walked in my kitchen while this was baking and I thought I would melt and run down in my shoes. It smelled SOOO good in there...the apples..the cinnamon...HEAVEN! I cannot take credit for this, however. I got it from an e-zine I get in the email. I immediately got in my car and bought the ingredients, came home, and whipped this up. Since I'm diabetic, I'll be sending it off to Pop's for the shop monkey's (the shop mechanics/my taste-testers) approval. If they like it, it's a keeper!
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray the largest loaf pan you have. (original recipe calls for a 9 x 5, but I used a 12" and it was almost too small!).
- Stir together the strudel topping; set aside.
- Beat the eggs lightly with a fork to blend. Stir in butter and milk. Add flour and sugar, stir with a spatula until moist (batter will be lumpy).
- Layer 1/2 the batter, apples and strudel: repeat layers. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about an hour. Cool ten minutes in the pan; remove and let cool completely. Serve with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4294.7, Fat 202.1, SaturatedFat 123.2, Cholesterol 877.1, Sodium 5034.7, Carbohydrate 574.7, Fiber 17.3, Sugar 276.8, Protein 56.9
Tips:
- For a smoother texture, peel the apples before cooking.
- To make the loaf or sticks more moist, add a tablespoon or two of water or apple juice to the mixture.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the apples and turkey by hand.
- To make the loaf or sticks more flavorful, add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the mixture.
- If you are using a loaf pan, be sure to grease it before adding the mixture.
- The loaf or sticks can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat the loaf or sticks, place them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes.
Conclusion:
Apple turkey loaf or sticks are a healthy and delicious finger food for babies. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your baby's individual needs. Whether you choose to make the loaf or the sticks, your baby is sure to enjoy this tasty treat.
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