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Papaya Pop Bites for Little Hands

These Papaya Pop Bites are a sweet, soft snack for first-time solid eaters or BLW. Made with fresh papaya and simple ingredients, they’re a delightful, healthy treat your little one will love.

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Papaya Pop Bites for Little Hands
Suitable from
Finger foods (BLW)

Easy/Medium to prepare

Total time
20min

10 min prep

Makes
3servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.1mg

per serving

Common allergens

None

Ingredients

3 servings
  • Papaya1 pc
  • Banana1 pc
  • Applesauce2 tbsp
  • Oat flour2 tbsp
  • Olive oil1/4 tsp

Steps

  1. 01

    Prepare the papaya: Peel and remove the seeds from the papaya. Cut it into small cubes and mash it with a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky.

  2. 02

    Make the mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed papaya, mashed banana, applesauce, and oat flour. Mix until the batter is thick and sticky.

  3. 03

    Shape the bites: Use a spoon to scoop small portions of the mixture and form them into bite-sized balls or patties.

  4. 04

    Cook in the air fryer: Arrange the papaya bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with olive oil. Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes until they are lightly golden and firm on the outside.

  5. 05

    Cool and serve: Allow the bites to cool for a few minutes before serving to ensure they are safe for little hands to hold.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
14kcal
Protein
0.4g
Fat
0.4g
Carbs
4.6g
Calories from
  • Carbs78%
  • Protein7%
  • Fat16%

Ingredient health benefits

👀 Eyesight
🦠 Immune system
🤲 Skin health
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
🔥 Energy
🦵 Cellular growth
💩 Gut health
💭 Cognitive and neurodevelopmental
🩸 Blood health
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
🚽 Digestion
🫀 Cardiovascular health
🧠 Brain development

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 3 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

14

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g2%
Total Sugars 2.2g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 0.4g1%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
Vitamin C 7.5mg8%
Magnesium 7mg2%
Zinc 0.1mg1%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.

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Ages & textures

Finger foods (BLW)
Family foods
Toddler foods
Whole foods

Course

Breakfast
Snack

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