Strawberry Kiwi Baby Puffs
on Sep 26, 2021, Updated Jan 27, 2024
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These dairy-free, nut-free homemade strawberry kiwi baby puffs are a perfect snack for at home or on the go! They are mess-free, tasty, and not to mention, nutritious!
These strawberry kiwi baby puffs are another take on the spinach apple puffs that I previously shared! I love the versatility of these puffs with all of the flavor combo possibilities! The strawberries add a bright pink color and I love knowing that these snacks are a great source of fiber and vitamin C!
Table of Contents
What You’ll Need
Here is what you’ll need to make these strawberry kiwi baby puffs:
- Rolled Oats: I love baking with rolled oats as they are packed with nutrition! Gluten-free rolled oats make these strawberry kiwi puffs gluten-free.
- Strawberries: The main source of sweetness for these puffs. Try to use strawberries that are ripe, sweet, and not sour.
- Kiwi: Tangy fruit for added flavor. Use half of a medium-sized kiwi.
- Egg Yolk: Used as a binder to help the puffs maintain their shape.
- Oil: I used extra light-tasting olive oil. Any other mild-tasting oil works as well.
- Baking Powder: Leavening agent to help the puffs rise.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Ingredient Substitutions & Additions
- Eggs: For an egg-free version, substitute the egg yolk with a flax egg by mixing one tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water and letting it sit in the fridge for 15 minutes to set and thicken.
- Strawberries/Kiwi: You may replace this fruit combo with any puree! If you are using a different fruit and/or veggie combo, puree them first and measure out ½ cup of that puree to blend together with the other ingredients.
- Oil: I used extra light-tasting olive oil in this recipe, but you may use coconut oil or any other mild-tasting oil.
Step By Step Instructions
STEP 1: Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth (Image 1).
STEP 2: Pour the mixture into a piping bag or Ziploc bag with the corner tip cut off (Image 2).
STEP 3: Pipe out small dime-sized circles onto a pan lined with parchment paper (Image 3).
STEP 4: Bake the puffs at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, turn off the oven and let the puffs sit in the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes (or until the edges slightly begin to brown). They will continue to bake from the residual oven heat (Image 4). Let them fully cool and serve!
Storage Instructions
Once cooled, store the puffs in an airtight container for up to 5 days. These puffs may also be frozen, but the texture may be slightly different when thawed.
Tips For Success
- These puffs do not melt in your mouth the same way the store-bought ones do (since those are usually freeze-dried), but they are pretty soft and easy for baby to break down! They break down pretty easily with saliva but use your discretion to decide if you are comfortable offering them to your baby. Try testing a few in your mouth first to see how easily they break down!
- The batter should be a smooth consistency, similar to that of a pancake batter. It should be easy to pipe out into small circles. There should be no chunks in the batter.
- When it comes to baking these puffs, oven temperatures vary, so check on them a few minutes after lowering the temperature. You will know that they are done when they are dry to the touch and leave no sticky residue on your fingers.
- Depending on the type of blender you are using, it might be good to blend the oats into a flour first before adding in the other ingredients. This recipe makes a small amount of batter, so it might be hard for a larger blender to break down the oats with such little batter. I love using this nutribullet blender to blend the ingredients into a smooth batter!
Other Strawberry Recipes You’ll Love
Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Strawberry Jam Crumble Bars
Strawberry Banana Oat Bars
Strawberry Yogurt Bark
If you tried these Strawberry Kiwi Puffs please leave a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below! I love hearing from you!
Strawberry Kiwi Puffs
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 5-6 medium strawberries
- 1 small kiwi
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tbsp oil, mild tasting
- ½ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth. It should be thick and smooth with a pancake batter consistency. If the mixture seems really thick, add in 1 or 2 more strawberries.
- Pour the mixture into a piping bag or Ziploc bag with the corner tip cut off.
- Bake the puffs at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, turn off the oven and let the puffs sit in the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes (or until the edges slightly begin to brown). They will continue to bake from the residual oven heat. Let them fully cool and serve!
Notes
- These puffs do not melt in your mouth the same way the store-bought ones do (since those are usually freeze-dried), but they are pretty soft and easy for baby to break down! They break down pretty easily with saliva but use your discretion to decide if you are comfortable offering them to your baby. Try testing a few in your mouth first to see how easily they break down!
- The batter should be a smooth consistency, similar to that of a pancake batter. It should be easy to pipe out into small circles. There should be no chunks in the batter.
- When it comes to baking these puffs, oven temperatures vary, so check on them a few minutes after lowering the temperature. You will know that they are done when they are dry to the touch and leave no sticky residue on your fingers.
- Depending on the type of blender you are using, it might be good to blend the oats into a flour first before adding in the other ingredients. This recipe makes a small amount of batter, so it might be hard for a larger blender to break down the oats with such little batter. I love using this nutribullet blender to blend the ingredients into a smooth batter!
I’ve tried these and the apple spinach recipes and they turned out great! I had a condiments bottle that I used to make the little dots. Thanks so much for this recipe!
I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed them, Mandy!😊
How should these be properly stored?
Hi Kim! These puffs can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Hi! Just tried to make this and the edges browned and the tops were clean to the touch but the inside is still uncooked and very sticky – any reason this might be the case?
Hi Filisha! I’m so sorry to hear that they didn’t cook through. It sounds like your baking powder may not have been as fresh since the baking powder is the leavening agent that helps the puffs to puff up a bit while baking, I’d suggest maybe trying out with a fresh container of baking powder to see if that helps?
they turned out amazing! my baby will love these, thank you for the easy healthy meals for little ones! It’s much appreciated
Can I use frozen strawberries for this recipe?
Hi Britney! Frozen strawberries will work as long as they are thawed with extra moisture from ice removed😊
How long are the puffs good for in an airtight container on the counter?
Hi Jenny! These are good for up to 5 days at room temperature in an airtight container.
Do you store these in the fridge or on the counter?
Hi Moriah! These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature on the counter😊
Made these and they did not puff. Tasted great but were very flat and baby had some problem picking them up. Any thoughts?
Hi Sue! I’m sorry that happened! The baking powder is the leavening agent that should help them puff up when baking, I’m thinking it may have to do with the baking powder possibly not being as fresh? Baking powder tends to lose effectiveness the longer it stores. I hope it works out if you try again!
Hi, can I use baby cereal instead of rolled oats? I have alot of left over baby cereal to use up 😂
Hi Jessica! Unfortunately, baby oats won’t work in this recipe, the texture would not be the same, but you can definitely add some baby oats into other recipes like pancakes or waffles (or even yogurt/applesauce) for an added nutritional boost!😊