Weaning recipe

Baby Friendly Gingerbread

Soft gingerbread biscuits for baby-led weaning (9 months+). A no added sugar, festive Christmas recipe perfect for little hands.

Recipe created by Lucy, Paediatric Dietitian

These baby-friendly gingerbread biscuits bring the magic of Christmas to snack time with their soft texture and gentle spice. They’re free from refined sugar and perfect for self-feeding or sharing as a cosy festive treat.

Servings

~15 biscuits depending on size

Prep time

5 minutes

Cooking time

12 minutes

Ingredients

½ 125g Jar HiPP Apple & Pear
60g ground almonds
50g plain flour (or use oat flour for gluten-free)
¾ tsp ground ginger 1
tsp cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
2 tbsp flavourless oil such as sunflower or vegetable Pinch of baking powder

Mum & son following recipe steps to create gingerbread biscuits

Method

Preheat oven to 170C (fan 160C) and line a baking tray.
Mix Apple & Pear jar and oil in a bowl.
In another bowl, combine almonds, flour, spices, and baking powder.
Add wet to dry and mix into a soft dough; add a little flour if sticky.
Roll dough to ¼ cm thick.
Cut into small festive shapes or rounds.
Bake for 10–12 mins until set but still soft. You can underbake by 1–2 minutes to keep them softer for younger babies.
Cool fully before serving.

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