Banana Baby Biscotti Cookies (9+ Months) | BLW Snack Recipe

These banana baby biscotti cookies are a great option for little hands learning to self-feed. They’re soft, easy to hold and designed to be a tasty, nutritious snack, making them perfect for babies who love to munch and explore textures.

Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re naturally sweetened with fruit and ideal for offering something a little different to soft foods as your baby progresses with solids.

Quick Recipe Snapshot

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Serves: 12–16 biscuits

Freezer friendly: Yes

Texture: Soft, crumbly biscuit

Age & Texture Guidance

Suitable from around 9 months, when your baby is confidently managing more advanced textures and finger foods.

These biscuits are softer and easily crumbled in the mouth. Always supervise while eating and offer based on your baby’s feeding ability.

Allergens Present

• Wheat / gluten

• Dairy (butter)

Why We Love This Recipe

• Great for developing chewing and oral motor skills

• Soft texture ideal for self-feeding practice

• Naturally sweetened with fruit

• Simple, pantry-friendly ingredients

• Freezer friendly for easy snacks

Ingredients

• 1 banana (approx. 70g)

• 100g apple and pear purée (we used pouch puree)

• 70g butter

• 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour

• 1 cup cornflour

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 140°C.

2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the banana until smooth.

3. Add the apple and pear purée and mix to combine.

4. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe dish and pour into the mixture.

5. Add the flour and cornflour.

6. Gently fold everything together until well combined.

7. Transfer the dough to the bench and knead until smooth.

8. Lightly grease a large baking tray with butter.

9. Place the dough onto the tray and roll it out directly on the tray until it is about ½ cm thick.

10. Use a pizza cutter to slice into your desired biscuit sizes.

11. Use a fork to gently prick holes in the top of each biscuit.

12. Bake for around 30 minutes.

13. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the tray for around 5 minutes before serving.

Storage Instructions

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freeze for up to 2 months. Allow to thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Notes

These biscuits provide carbohydrates for energy along with some fibre from wholemeal flour. The banana and fruit purée add natural sweetness without the need for added sugars, making them a more balanced snack option.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are these safe for babies?

Yes, when offered at the right age and always supervised. They are a great texture for older babies.

Can I make these dairy free?

Yes. Swap the butter for a dairy-free alternative or coconut oil.

Can I change the fruit?

Yes. You can swap the apple and pear purée for another fruit purée your baby has already tried.

Are these suitable for BLW?

Yes. These are ideal for baby-led weaning as a firm finger food.