Breakfast Weetabix Loaf Cake For Baby and Toddler
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Easy Weetabix Loaf Cake Recipe For BLW
This easy Weetabix cake is a perfect choice for baby-led weaning, combining the nutritional benefits of Weetabix with the natural sweetness of bananas and berries, with no added sugars.
By incorporating these ingredients, you create a wholesome treat that is both nutritious and delicious for little ones exploring solid foods.
The addition of mashed bananas and mixed berries not only enhances the flavour but also ensures a moist and soft texture, suitable for babies to grasp and chew.
This recipe is a great way to introduce different tastes and textures to infants while providing essential nutrients from the fresh fruits and whole grains in Weetabix.
You could make this recipe into breakfast muffins too if you prefer!
How To Give Weetabix To Baby For BLW?
To introduce Weetabix to a baby for Baby-Led Weaning (BLW), simply moisten the Weetabix biscuit with a small amount of breast milk, formula, or whole milk until it softens (6 months old).
You can also make an overnight Weetabix recipe that is a great make ahead breakfast, for busy mornings. An overnight oats recipe is a great option too!
Offer the softened Weetabix to your baby in manageable pieces that are easy for them to pick up and self-feed.
This can help babies explore different textures while developing their self-feeding skills.
Additionally, a Weetabix cake recipe (such as this one) can be a great alternative for introducing this nutritious cereal to your little one in a fun and engaging way.
Remember to always supervise your baby closely during mealtimes.
Can I Make This Recipe Gluten Free?
Yes, you can make this Weetabix cake recipe gluten-free by using ingredients such as gluten-free oat flour, almond flour, or gluten-free self-raising flour.
These alternatives can be substituted in equal amounts for the regular flour called for in the recipe, allowing you to enjoy a gluten-free, guilt-free indulgence version of the Weetabix cake for your baby and family too.
Ingredient information
Butter - I have used a baking butter, but you could use an unsalted butter at room temperature if you prefer.
The recipe works with a plant based butter block too if you prefer for dairy free babies.
Egg - I have used free range eggs for this recipe but you could use any eggs that you have.
I will say that make sure that they are medium eggs as medium eggs work for this recipe.
Banana - It is best to use ripe bananas for this recipe as they will mash easily, and they have the most flavour.
Unripe will not mash as well and be harder to incorporate within the recipe.
Flour - I have used a self raising flour but you could use an oat flour or almond flour for gluten free babies.
Baking powder - This recipe needs another raising agent so this is perfect to use within the recipe.
Weetabix - This is great to add to the cake as it adds an extra sweetness and flavour to the cake recipe.
Frozen fruit - I have used a frozen summer fruit mix as this is what i had, however you could use fresh berries such as blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries.
Bicarbonate soda - I have used a touch of bicarbonate soda as a little acidity to offset the fruit.
Serving suggestion
The cake is perfect served as finger foods or on its own as a quick snack or you could serve with extra berries such as blueberries, strawberries and blackberries with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.
Other similar recipes: Banana and blueberry cake, Carrot cake muffin or Apple oat slices.
Storage instructions
The cake can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, stored in an airtight container.
If you wanted to freeze the cake you will need to make sure that the cake has cooled down at room temperature.
Once cool, wrap the cake with cling film followed by tin foil and place in the freezer in a freezer bag. This is if you are freezing the cake whole.
If you are freezing individual portions, you can store the same way in an airtight container.
Make sure that the bag/airtight container is labelled with the item and the date. I use masking tape to label the airtight container.
To defrost the cake, leave in the fridge overnight and make sure it is fully defrosted.
Once the cake has been defrosted you will not be able to refreeze.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Large bowl - Definitely choose a stainless steel one - they are lighter than the stone or glass ones and very easy to clean.
Loaf tin - A rectangular, non-stick 450g/1lb loaf tin that is dishwasher safe and ideal for my bread and loaf cake recipes.
Loaf liners - Paper loaf pan liners are a great idea, particularly when you're in a hurry. Saves greasing your pan and cutting parchment paper to size.
Airtight container - I love the non-stick surface of this particular frying pan and it’s suitable for all types of hob.
Recipe | Breakfast Weetabix Loaf Cake For Baby and Toddler
Ingredients
Makes 8-10 portions
115g baking butter
2 medium eggs
115g banana, mashed
115g self raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate soda
2 Weetabix (35g) crushed
60g frozen fruit, I used summer fruits
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180C or 350F. Line your loaf tin with a loaf liner or parchment paper.
Add the butter and mashed banana to a large bowl and mix using a whisk.
Add in the eggs and whisk.
Next, add in the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate soda, Weetabix and mix using the whisk.
Pour the mixture into your prepared loaf tin. Add the frozen fruit to the cake batter and push the fruit down using your fingers.
Smooth over the cake mixture using a spatula until level.
Place into the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Leave to cool on a wire rack before cutting and serving to your baby.
Recipe notes
You could swap out the self raising flour for a gluten free alternative, you could blitz the oats to make an oat flour.
You could also use almond flour too, completely up to you.
Hope you and your family enjoy!
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