Soft Cinnamon Carrot Fries for baby led weaning. These tasty fries are perfect for babies starting at 6-7 months and older. Bonus: Toddlers and parents will like them too!
Cinnamon Carrot Fries for Baby Led Weaning
Not only will your baby love these carrot fries for baby led weaning, but the whole family—Mom, Dad, and even older siblings—will want to snack on them too. This is such a fun stage where your baby is starting solids and can begin tasting gentle spices, and these soft, oven-baked carrot fries are a great way to introduce new flavors. They’re easy to hold, naturally sweet, and perfectly soft for little gums. A favorite in our house: Cinnamon Carrot Fries!
These carrot fries are ideal if you’re starting baby led weaning at 6-7 months. Both of my girls devoured them at that age, along with other BLW favorites like Sweet Potato Fries and Sweet Potato Cookies. The best part? This recipe grows with your kids. My oldest, who’s now 7, still grabs a few when I make a batch for her little sisters. Simple, wholesome, and a win for every age.
How to Make Carrot Fries for Baby
Peel the carrots and chop the ends off.
Cut them into 1/2 inch thick pieces, about the size of your finger.
Put them on a baking sheet (I think they cook best directly on the baking sheet but you can also use parchment paper for easy cleanup if you prefer). Add olive oil on top of them.
Now sprinkle cinnamon.
Mix them around so they’re all coated in oil, cinnamon and are in a single layer.
Bake, making sure to stir them halfway so they don’t burn on one side. After 20 minutes, stick a fork in them. If it goes in very easily, they’re done. If they’re still a little hard add a couple of minutes until they’re soft.
Allow to cool and serve a couple for baby. And a couple for you. 🙂
How to Store Veggie Fries
Store these in an airtight container in the fridge, good for 2-3 days.
You can also place in freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months. I like to make a double (or triple) batch of these fries to always have on hand for easy meals because some time dinner time is hectic in my house. 🙂
Try Other Spices
As your baby gets used to solids, you can start introducing more spices to these fries, such as cumin, nutmeg, or paprika. These spices help can keep mealtime interesting! Just introduce one at a time to watch for any sensitivities and expand your baby’s taste buds as they grow.
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Cinnamon Carrot Fries for Baby (and Parents!)
PrintIngredients
- 6 carrots about 8 oz
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel the carrots and then cut the ends off. Chop them into ½ inch thick pieces, about the size of your finger. If any pieces are super long, cut them in half.
- Arrange them on a baking sheet directly or use parchment paper for easy cleanup. Pour olive oil on top of the carrots and stir so they’re all coated. Add a pinch of cinnamon on top and stir once again so they are single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stirring them halfway to prevent them sticking to the baking sheet. After 20 minutes, test softness by putting a fork into one. If the fork slides in easily, they’re done. If it doesn’t, add a couple more minutes.
- Allow to cool before serving your baby a couple of carrot fries.
- Carrot fries stay good in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or can be frozen for longer term storage.
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