Easy Carrot Fries for Toddlers
These soft, oven-roasted carrot fries are the perfect veggie side for toddlers and babies, made with just a few ingredients. They are naturally sweet, easy to hold, and fun to dip, making them great for baby-led weaning or picky eaters.
Recipe Tags
Side DishBaby Finger FoodCarrot Fries for BabiesCarrot Fries for ToddlersRoasted Carrot SticksVeggie Side for Toddlers
Prep: 5 min
·Cook: 25 min
·Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- a pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Peel the carrots, if desired, especially for babies, to reduce the risk of choking.
- Cut the carrots into 1/2-inch thick sticks, similar to finger-length fry shapes. For babies, cut them thicker to ensure they are easy to grasp and reduce the choking hazard.
- In a bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil until they are evenly coated.
- Add garlic powder and smoked paprika, if using, and toss again to distribute the spices evenly.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt, if using, over the carrots for added flavor.
- Spread the carrot sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even roasting.
- Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Halfway through the roasting time, flip the carrots to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Continue roasting until the carrots are soft and golden on the edges. Check if they are easily mashable for babies.
- Remove the carrots from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Serve the carrot fries warm, allowing them to cool slightly as they rest. They will continue to soften as they cool down.
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