Baby Green Puffs, no gluten no dairy +6M

Baby Puffs are such an easy baby snack. I do not count the times when my kids were babies and we were either on the go or I needed a light snack for them…and baby puffs were such a fast + convenient + loved by them!!! solution.

There are many Organic Healthy products on the market, but when you will see how simple it is to make them at home you might change your mind 😉

Also, homemade baby puffs are not only super healthy but you can change flavor/color simply changing the organic and seasonal vegetables or fruit you will use.

Today I prepared some “green” puffs using kale and apple, a lovely mix. They are Gluten Free + Dairy Free + Refined Sugar Free!

The recipe is suitable for babies starting from +6 months, but the puffs were sooo good that even my 4yrs and 6yrs old kids loved them (they called them “green chips”).

The procedure is so simple that it will surprise you. To be 100% honest with you the tricky part is the baking phase. We want the puffs to be cooked (not burned!), dried and crisp so that they will melt in the baby’s mouth, exactly like the store bought ones.

Let’s start from the super easy part!

In a food processor add all the ingredients.

Blend up until a smooth cream will be formed (4min)

Using a chef pastry bag or a simple plastic bag, create tiny small dots on some parchment paper, the size you like.

Bake at 350 for 10, reduce at 250, and bake for additional 30 min up until crisp.

This is exactly the procedure that I followed to obtain the green puffs in the pictures. Pending the size of the puffs and/or how liquid the final mix will be (the apple sauce might be a bit more liquid than mine, the kale might have some water from washing it…) you might need more or less minutes for baking. So. My suggestion is to check the puffs in the oven after 30 min (that means 10 min at 350 + 20 min at 250) to see if they are ready. How you see if they are ready you will ask 🙂 You should be able to tap them with your finger and have no sticky residual. The sides should be lightly golden like in the picture (golden, not brown). Also, remember that they will dry out even more once cooled down.

If you are looking for an egg free recipe, simply switch the two egg yolks with 2 Tbsp of ground flax mixed with 6 Tbsp of water. Simple 😉

Storage: in an air tight container on the countertop for 1 week.

A special THANK YOU to the lovely Gemma that tested my green baby puffs 🙂 She is simply a cutie!!!

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Baby Green Puffs, no gluten no dairy +6M
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 egg yolks OR 2 T flax seed + 6 T water
  • 1 Cup kale
  • 1/2 Cup apple sauce
  • 1/2 Cup instant rice cereal
  • 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
  1. In a food processor add all the ingredients.

  2. Blend up until a smooth cream will be formed (4min)

  3. Using a chef pastry bag or a simple plastic bag, create tiny small dots on some parchment paper, the size you like.

  4. Bake at 350F for 10, reduce at 250F, and bake for additional 30 min up until crisp.

  5. Store in an air tight container for 1 week

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      Kayla
      December 4, 2019 at 7:00 pm

      I made this and they did not turn out.
      No fault of anyones but mine of course but I’d like to find out where I went wrong, so that I can try again! I tried the flax egg. I think where I might have went wrong was with the food processor step; my kale was not fully chopped but it just seemed like it was taking a long time. Come to think of it my mixture was slightly watery as well.

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      Debby
      May 23, 2020 at 12:31 am

      Thanks for sharing this recipe! I couldn’t find any store bought puffs that seemed good enough 😉 I’m so happy to have found your recipe! They turned out great and my baby lives them 😀

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        Barbara Lamperti
        June 18, 2020 at 7:03 pm

        Yeahhh!!! So glad to hear that!! thank you, ciao. B

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          Amanda
          July 7, 2021 at 1:11 pm

          Can you use Frozen kale?
          Will rice flour work or does it need to be rice cereal ?
          cheers

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            Barbara Lamperti
            December 28, 2021 at 1:55 am

            Hi! Good question. If you add the kale directly from the freezer, still frozen, it will add more moist to the recipe. I would only add 1/4 cup applesauce to balance it. Rice flour works too.

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      Jasmine
      June 12, 2020 at 5:52 pm

      These are amazing! My 8 month old is still working on fine motor skills, so things like Cheerios have been difficult. I just piped these out into wider circles or stick shapes and they work perfectly. She goes nuts for these things! By far her favorite thing I’ve ever made her. They’re perfect for her tray in the stroller or a quick on the go snack. Thanks buonapappa! I’m excited to try your other recipes!

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        Barbara Lamperti
        June 18, 2020 at 7:15 pm

        Awww, so happy to hear that!!! Thanks for sharing!! Ciao, b

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      Ash
      June 20, 2020 at 5:36 pm

      I did a variation, with peach, kale and apple I will let you know how it worked, Can you freeze these?

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        Barbara Lamperti
        October 19, 2020 at 9:20 pm

        Hi! Good question. I never froze baby puffs as I fear the texture would change. They do have indeed a long fridge and countertop life. Ciao! b

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      Holly
      June 26, 2020 at 9:37 pm

      If I pre mix the ingredients, can I freeze it and defrost it to bake at a later time?

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        Barbara Lamperti
        October 19, 2020 at 8:55 pm

        Hi Holly, that’s a great question! I never tried but I think it will work. I would not suggest to freeze the baked puffs (they will loose texture) but the batter is different. Once thawed you might simply need to whisk it up again as the cold temperature can separate the ingredients. It’s an easy fix. Let me know how it goes!! Ciao, b

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      Sarah
      July 11, 2020 at 10:14 pm

      We’ve been looking for some healthy snacks without added sugar for our ten month old for a while. We made a batch of these yesterday and our son absolutely loves them! Great recipe! We’ll definitely be making more of these in different shapes and flavours in the future!

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        Barbara Lamperti
        October 19, 2020 at 6:10 pm

        Yeahhh!!! So glad to hear that!! Thank you for sharing your experience

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      Bec
      November 21, 2020 at 5:06 am

      When you substitute with other fruit and vegetables how do you know what quantities to use? If you’re not following a recipe that you have posted. Thanks

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      Sarah
      January 14, 2021 at 1:57 am

      I’m not sure what went wrong here but I followed the recipe to a T and mine started expanding into a big bubble but when taken out of the oven were totally uncooked inside and just deflated completely when I tried picking them up.

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        Barbara Lamperti
        January 20, 2021 at 11:00 pm

        Hi Sarah! Sorry to hear that 🙁 How big were the puffs? One common issue is that the puffs are a bit too big and they do not fully cook inside. The dimension that I found bakes better is a small one, 1/2 inch diameter. I just posted a new baby puff recipe where I also go through tips and tricks on how to prepare them. Here is the link. https://www.buonapappa.net/butternut-squash-blueberry-baby-puffs-egg-free-gluten-free-6m/ Let me know if you have any more questions! Ciao, b

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        Veronica
        August 17, 2021 at 8:56 pm

        I was wondering if I could replace rice cereal with oats? Or is the rice cereal important for this recipe? Thanks!

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          Barbara Lamperti
          December 30, 2021 at 3:05 am

          Yes, this recipe works without gluten so you can sue oat flour (rolled oats blended into flour) instead of rice cereal.Ciao! B

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      Lisa
      January 24, 2021 at 3:51 am

      Rice cereal isn’t something we keep around. Do you think there’s a substitute we could do with regular cooked rice?

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        Barbara Lamperti
        May 24, 2021 at 11:03 pm

        Hi Lisa, good point! I would substitute with rolled oats flour. Blend in a food processor the needed quantity of rolled oats and use it instead of rice cereal. Rolled oats are steamed and pressed, that means that are a good substitute for rice cereal. Ciao! B

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      Laci
      February 6, 2021 at 9:45 pm

      Can you add cooked rice cereal to it instead of the powder?

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        Barbara Lamperti
        May 26, 2021 at 7:51 pm

        Hi Laci,
        you mean cooked rice? I never tried. I guess it will work, you just need to keep an eye on the texture so that it’s not too watery or it will affect the baking time. Ciao! B

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      Karen
      March 23, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      Hi, I’d love to try these but with all the recent concerns over heavy metals in rice products, is there something you’d recommend as a substitute for the rice cereal?

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        Barbara Lamperti
        May 26, 2021 at 7:46 pm

        Hi Karen, I totally understand. I read the news about heavy metals in rice and baby food with concern too. For the puffs you can easily substitute the rice cereal with rolled oats blended in the food processor. I also suggest you this post from a friend of mine, Vivian from Plateful.Health. She is a M.D. and her Instagram account focuses on how to reduce toxins of any kind in our daily life. She is awesome. She posted two articles about arsenic content in rice products for babies and adults. I love how her opinions are based on scientific facts and researches. I totally trust her.

        https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ9NfSSJNUc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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      Christina
      August 31, 2021 at 4:20 am

      Hi. Could the fresh kale be replaced with frozen? Thank you!

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        Barbara Lamperti
        December 30, 2021 at 3:07 am

        Hi! Good question. The frozen kale has more water than the fresh one. If you switch to frozen you might want to add one tablespoon extra of rice cereal to compensate. Ciao! B

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      jh
      July 6, 2022 at 3:57 am

      These are great! Both my baby and toddler loved it. The rice puffs lose their crispiness after half a day though. Any tips for baking it to make the crispiness last longer?

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        Barbara Lamperti
        June 6, 2023 at 3:37 am

        Hi! Good point. The crispiness goes away when moisture comes in. The storage way you store the puffs is important. Do not use air tight containers, some air needs to get in to keep them crispy. If you live in an area where humidity is very high you might also consider reheating them either in a toaster or air fryer for 1-2 min to get the moist out before serving them. I would suggest to try a batch of 10/12 pieces and start with 1 minute. See how it goes and if needed add another minute. Thank you!

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      Dee
      January 2, 2023 at 4:08 am

      Can I use just soaked rice instead of rice cereal?

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        Barbara Lamperti
        June 6, 2023 at 12:48 am

        Interesting question. I never used soaked rice. Do you mean rice soaked in water and then cooked?

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      Kristen
      March 14, 2023 at 7:46 pm

      I have a lot of store bought purees but my baby would rather something solid to munch on – how would I adjust this to use purees? And could I make it into larger, hand held pieces?

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        Barbara Lamperti
        June 6, 2023 at 12:29 am

        Hi Kristen, leftover baby puree is very common when your little one is transitioning to a more structured food.
        Hear some ideas: MUFFINS, sweet and savory. Add 1/2 cup of baby puree’ to any mix you like and they will simply add some extra moist to the final recipe. SMOOTHIES. Add any sweet puree to a smoothie and blend it. PASTA SAUCE. Baby purees make a wonderful pasta sauce by themselves or you can add other ingredients pending the combo of the ingredients. Let me know should you have any question. Ciao! B

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      Mary
      March 29, 2023 at 11:45 pm

      This is an amazing recipe! I had to use frozen spinach based on what I had, but kept everything else the same and they turned out great! The consistency is great and they baked in 30 minutes total. This was a great way to use up some baby cereal. Thanks!

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        Barbara Lamperti
        June 6, 2023 at 12:25 am

        Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. And yes, this is definitely a great way to use leftover baby cereal 🙂
        Ciao, B

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      Joanna Gaudette
      May 24, 2023 at 10:11 pm

      This recipe is awesome – thank you so much for sharing and also for the detailed instructions around how to properly bake. They turned out perfectly. Both baby and toddler love them (a rare occurrence!!)

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        Barbara Lamperti
        June 6, 2023 at 12:14 am

        I’m so happy your little one enjoyed the puffs! The trick is to find the right temperature/time for your oven. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Ciao, B

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    kimberly
    September 27, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    Is the instant rice cereal, rice that has been grinned into rice flour?

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      Barbara Lamperti
      September 27, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      Hi Kimberly!! instant rice cereal (aka baby rice cereal) is a pre-cooked (usually steamed) powder to make baby food in less than 2 minutes without cooking it. Usually you mix the baby rice cereal with either some hot water/baby formula/breastmilk and it’s ready to use. Here you are a post with more info about it, let me know if you have any further info!!

      https://www.buonapappa.net/how-to-choose-baby-cereals/

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        kimberly
        October 3, 2017 at 7:42 pm

        Would it work if I used rice or oatmeal and then blended it to flour? Or do I have to buy instant rice cereal?

        I appreciate your help 🙂

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          Barbara Lamperti
          October 3, 2017 at 8:01 pm

          Hi Kimberly!
          Instant baby cereal doesn’t need to be cooked, that’s why I used it (it’s simply faster!).
          yes, you can use regular rice or oatmeal and blend them to a flour consistency. you might need to cook the puffs a little more than suggested. I would proceed with the same quantities and than simply check in the oven after 30 min if the puffs are ready (they should be crispy enough to be removed easily from the parchment paper without sticking). Let me know how it goes!!! ciao, b

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        Elaine
        October 15, 2020 at 3:36 pm

        Hi i love your vidoes and recipes. can i replace the rice cereal to oat cereal?

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          Barbara Lamperti
          October 19, 2020 at 4:26 pm

          Sure! You can switch the baby cereals with one another. Thank you so much for your sweet comment 🙂 Ciao! B

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      Jasmine j
      September 25, 2019 at 9:46 pm

      Do these dissolve in there mouth, or get mushy so I dont have to worry about choking?

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        Barbara Lamperti
        September 26, 2019 at 3:12 pm

        Hi Jasmine, if they are properly baked there should not be any moist in the center and that’s when they will dissolve in the mouth. Dehydration is the key. Ciao! b

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    Jordan
    October 10, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    Could you give me some examples of different fruits and vegetables I couldn’t use instead of kale and apple? My daughter loves them but I would like to try her with other flavours before she gets bored

    Thanks x

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      Barbara Lamperti
      November 13, 2017 at 10:33 pm

      Hi! sure! I recently posted another homemade baby puff recipe using zucchini + banana + plums. You can really play with the seasonal ingredients. Another nice combo could be: pear + spinach or banana + broccoli or pumpkin + plums. Let me know how it goes and thank you for following BuonaPappa!! ciao, b

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    Priscilla
    January 20, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    Thank you for this recipe.
    I used pears because I did not have applesauce and I also used oatmeal instead of rice flour. After baking mine for 10 minutes there were almost burnt. I did a second batch with the puffs slightly bigger than the first batch and baked for a shorter amount of time about 8 minutes and then reduced the heat but they also turned super crisp and brown within minutes. I couldn’t imagine keeping them in the oven for another 30 minutes even at a lower temperature. Do you have any advice on how to bake them at a different temperature?

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      Barbara Lamperti
      January 21, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      Oh, I’m sorry it didn’t go right at the first try,but I’m so happy you didn’t give up and simply tried again changing something. Every oven is different so the cooking times might vary. I have a very very old gas oven that usually runs low. which kind of oven are you using? gas/electric convection..in this recipe the goal is not to cook the puffs but to dehydrate them to make them crisp. that’s why the suggestion is to bake at a very low temperature for a longer time. at what temperature did you try the first and second time? ciao!!! b

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      Heather
      February 14, 2018 at 9:27 pm

      I also had horrible luck with this recipe on my 1955 gas oven. Kept burning to a crisp or not cooking thoroughly enough at different temperatures and times. I’ve given up after try two batches.

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        Barbara Lamperti
        February 22, 2018 at 10:16 pm

        ouch, I’m sorry ladies to hear that. Dehydrating in the oven is not always simple. It’s a delicate balance between temperature and timing. In addition, being the baby puffs so tiny, few minutes more can make the difference between crisp and burned 🙁
        The recipe in the post is the one I’ve been making for a while for my kids, my sincere suggestion is to check the oven very frequently. I really hope you will be able to enjoy the recipe. Thank you indeed for sharing your experience! ciao, b

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          Heather
          November 9, 2019 at 6:16 pm

          Is there anything you can recommend in place of rice cereal? I hate to be *that* mom, but recent tests have shown rice cereal contains a staggering amount of arsenic and other heavy metals

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            Barbara Lamperti
            April 9, 2020 at 10:08 pm

            Hi Heather, don’t worry, you are not “that” mom. New researches keep coming out and sometimes what was considered ok before it’s not not recommended. My suggestion is always to do what you think it’s best for your kids. Sure, you can switch rice cereal with any other baby cereal of your choice 🙂 Let me know if you like them!! Ciao, b

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    Nicole
    January 22, 2018 at 2:19 am

    Amazing! Made my first batch tonight and can’t wait to make another. My 9month old wolfed down 4 in a row. I used the flax seed substitute and used rice flour instead of the cereal. These are a winner! Grazie mille!

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      Barbara Lamperti
      February 22, 2018 at 10:16 pm

      yeah!! I’m so glad to hear that!!!

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      Anh
      July 28, 2018 at 5:36 pm

      That’s awesome! Did you use the same amount of rice flour as the recipe stated for rice cereal or did you make an adjustment? I’m thinking about doing that also so I don’t have to use store bought rice cereal

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      Nikita Kogta
      March 26, 2020 at 1:43 am

      hey mine kept burning what temperature did u set your oven at and how many minutes ?

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    Yun
    February 10, 2018 at 4:42 pm

    Dear Kimberly , can you advise me for 1/2cup rice cereal is how many grams?
    For the 2egg York , is 2 egg York Plus 2T flax seed and 6T tablespoon ?
    Thanks a lot

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      Barbara Lamperti
      February 22, 2018 at 10:23 pm

      I just measured: 1/2 Cup rice cereal is 40gr. and you can use either 2 egg yolk OR, as a substitution, 2 tablespoons flax seeds + 6 tablespoons water. Let me know should you need more information! ciao, b

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      Aria G.
      February 1, 2020 at 5:11 pm

      I just made these for my 8mo. I made rice flour from organic brown rice- put it into a food processor and blended until I got a fine, soft powder. I followed the directions for the ingredients exactly, however I didn’t use parchment paper. I piped the puffs directly onto a Williams Sonoma cookie sheet. I did find that the first batch turned very brown on the bottom very fast so I didn’t leave them in for the full cooking time. My little one didn’t seem to mind the discolored bottom and ate some up as soon as they cooled down. I made the second batch a little larger (about the size of a quarter) and they turned brown on the bottom as well.
      My only complaint is how brown the bottoms were, but that would probably be solved with parchment paper.
      The recipe is easy. The ingredients are simple and I love that I could make it with organic brown rice. My little one loves them. 5/5!

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    Heather
    February 25, 2018 at 4:35 pm

    So these “melt” like a store bought puff does when the baby eats it?

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      Barbara Lamperti
      March 22, 2018 at 10:43 pm

      Yes! You just need to bake them correctly, in order to melt they should be dry enough. Let me know if you have any question!! ciao, b

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    Ann
    February 25, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    I’m looking to make these and finding a way to pack in the calories for my tiny high calorie diet needed nearly 10 mo old.

    My plan is to use vegetable oil vs coconut. Add in about a tablespoon or so of flax with the 3 egg yolks. Use breastmilk vs water and add in up to a tablespoon of formula powder.

    I’ll let you know how it turns out.

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    Eng Su-Anne
    March 8, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    Hi Kimberly,

    Does the texture of the instant rice cereal matter? Most brands of cereal are similar but some have a coaser grain and once I tried the rice cereal from little Freddie’s and that had the most smooth and fine rice cereal. What did you use? And is it okay to use mixed cereals or only rice cereal? We have brands like Gerber, cerelac, bimbosan, little Freddie , Nestle, Bellamy’s, healthy times, hipp.

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    Lynn
    March 19, 2018 at 4:42 pm

    Hi. Just tried my first batch and they didnt turn out well. I mistook your 2T flaxseed meal in your recipe for 2 teaspoons.. not sure if that is why it is not working.. the dough melted out into one thin large piece.. and just rather unpleasant.. seemed to be relatively hard.. not sure if my 9mth old is able to eat that.. 🙁

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      Barbara Lamperti
      March 22, 2018 at 10:33 pm

      Hi! 2T is Tablespoons, not teaspoons, sorry if I was not clear 🙂 that might be the reason of a super running mix. Let me know if you try again, those puffs are very good! ciao, b

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    Kc
    April 27, 2018 at 3:53 pm

    How long it can keep?

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      Barbara Lamperti
      May 30, 2018 at 6:27 pm

      I would suggest one week in an air tight container on the countertop. If you store them in the refrigerator you can extend to 10 days. Ciao!! b

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    Lisa
    May 1, 2018 at 12:03 am

    Could you use an actual dehydrator instead of the oven?

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      Barbara Lamperti
      May 30, 2018 at 6:31 pm

      oh yes, it will be even better!! I simply used the oven because not everyone has the dehydrator. If you have one, it’s the perfect solution!! ciao, b

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        Anh
        July 28, 2018 at 5:41 pm

        How long would you suggest I we keep it in th dehydrator?

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        J
        June 29, 2019 at 4:45 am

        And its stiill ok to use uncooked egg yolk and feed it to a baby? They wont get some nasty bad tummy?

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          Barbara Lamperti
          September 25, 2019 at 5:59 pm

          Hi! the yolk will be cooked in the oven, no worries 😉
          B

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    JCM
    May 1, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    Do you think it’s possible to substitute ground millet instead of rice?

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      Barbara Lamperti
      May 30, 2018 at 6:32 pm

      yes, it’s a nice substitution and, being rice gluten free too, you should reach the same texture! ciao, b

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      Monica
      December 10, 2019 at 3:45 pm

      I’m making these today. My baby loves the beech-nut melties that are $3 a bag. I have a dehydrator . I’m thinking I can bake for a few minutes and then put them in my dehydrator. What are your thoughts ?

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    Tracy
    June 2, 2018 at 1:52 am

    Do you think I could use buckwheat flour as my little one can’t have rice or oats?

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    Alyssa
    June 14, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    I substituted 1 whole egg for the 2 yolks, and I think I did much smaller dots than you (mine were somewhere between pea and black bean sized) – only needed 10 mins at 350 followed by 10 mins at 250. Came out delicious!! Oh and baby likes them too, haha.

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      Barbara Lamperti
      July 5, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      Awww, I’m so glad to hear that!! every oven is different and the size of the puffs really makes a difference in the baking time 🙂 but, most important thing, I’m super happy your baby liked them!!!! ciao, b

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    Diana
    June 29, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    Thoughts on substituting the rice cereal with cassava flour or coconut flour or quinoa flour? Thank you! Very excited to try this recipe 🙂

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      Barbara Lamperti
      July 5, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      All amazing substitutions!! Also millet four is a nice sub! ciao, b

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    Diana
    June 29, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    Hi! Thoughts on using cassava flour, coconut flour or quinoa flour instead of rice cereal? Very excited to try this recipe 🙂 thank you!

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      Barbara Lamperti
      July 5, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      All amazing substitutions!! also millet flour is a nice sub. Ciao! b

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    Corelda
    July 2, 2018 at 4:30 pm

    My baby is allergic to all grains. Wheat, oatmeal and rice.
    Do you have any recipes with snacks I could make him without any of those? It’s been hat do find anything in store that doesn’t have that in it.

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      Barbara Lamperti
      July 5, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      Hi! I’m sorry to hear that. I would suggest to use quinoa flour or millet flour. They are technically seeds so your little one should be fine. You can try the baby green puff recipe and switch regular flour with one of the above. Let me know how it goes!! ciao, b

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    Katie
    July 14, 2018 at 4:03 am

    Thanks for this recipe! I was wanting to offer a healthy, not messy, feed-yourself food to my 9mo, and beyond Cheerios at breakfast, I was stuck and didn’t want to buy any of the supermarket options. This is just what I needed, a method and ratios to adapt. =) Plus I had everything on hand, and it is using up that container of baby cereal that we were never otherwise going to touch again— win/win!

    This week I made two batches— first “green” with spinach and apple, which the baby and the 2yo liked very well but the 5yo and grownups weren’t so sure. (Maybe it is the coconut oil not going with the spinach?) Nevertheless they are almost gone!

    The second batch are “orange”, with cooked carrots and peaches and fresh ginger, and they are a hit all around. They are a little bit sweet and spicy, like tiny ginger snaps! I also changed the oil the second time to make that flavor recede.

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    Shannon
    August 5, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    We started trying puff recipes because my 9 month old is allergic to oats which are in almost all store bought puffs. Yours was the second recipe we tried and we are hooked! She loves them and has eaten 3 batches already and I love the simplicity of making them! Soon to try out with some frozen blueberries and strawberries! When you use seasonal ingredients do you only adjust the baking time or do you sometimes have to adjust the rice cereal/ apple sauce/seasonal offering ratio for the consistency as well?

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      Barbara Lamperti
      August 17, 2018 at 8:33 pm

      yeah! I’m so glad you liked the recipe!!! Good question! I try to switch the ingredients keeping the same proportions and simply checking the baking time. Changing the measurements will affect the taste and I try not to do it. Ciao!! b

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    Liz
    August 17, 2018 at 12:20 am

    Can these be frozen?

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      Barbara Lamperti
      August 17, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      Hi! I would not suggest to freeze the puffs, they will totally change texture and get mushy. ciao!! b

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    Nathalie
    August 18, 2018 at 4:53 pm

    Hi! Was wondering if almond flour would work or if it would change the consistency? I’ve read that a lot of baby foods, especially the baby cereals or foods with rice or sweet potato contain high levels of lead and arsenic. I used to buy the Happy Baby puffs but those were found to have high levels as well, which is a shame since my baby loved those! Even the adult cereals, oatmeal and granola has now been found to have high levels of carcinogenic weedkiller. I want to stay away from all rice and grains

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      Barbara Lamperti
      August 24, 2018 at 6:16 pm

      You are right, my dear. Picking healthy and not harmful ingredients for our families is getting trickier and trickier…we are now requested to be able to read an ingredients label and understand the meaning..something unthinkable for our moms 20/30 years ago. It’s simply sad.
      Going back to the recipe. The almond flour is a nice substitution. As rice flour doesn’t contain gluten too, I think the consistency will not change. I would definitely try!! Ciao, b

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    Lupita
    September 2, 2018 at 5:40 pm

    Hello ❤️,
    I was so excited about this and I don’t want to give up. I have tried to make this twice now but I just don’t know what I’m doing wrong. They look brown on the outside and uncooked in the inside. How are they supposed to look inside?? I’d add a picture if I could but there is not the option to do that.

    Yours look so green and pretty

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      Barbara Lamperti
      September 11, 2018 at 10:46 pm

      Hello my dear! Sorry to hear that. The baking part can be tricky, I know. From your description (brown on the sides, uncooked in the center) it looks like you should decrease the oven temperature. Every oven is different (mine runs a bit low as the door is old and doesn’t close perfectly) so you might need to adjust my suggested temperature to your oven. Try to bake at 350 for 5 min only and than reduce to 250 for 40min. I hope it helps, let me know!! Thank you so much for not giving it up!! ciao, b

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    Leah
    September 5, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    What are some substitutes for the eggs? We recently found out he his allergic to eggs

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      Barbara Lamperti
      September 11, 2018 at 10:49 pm

      ouch, allergies are not fun at all!! I’m allergic to eggs too 🙁
      here you are few options: 1 mashed banana OR 2 T flax seed + 6 T water OR 8 T applesauce (thick, not too running)
      Let me know which one works better for you!!
      Thank you so much for following BuonaPappa 🙂

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      Pearl
      January 5, 2019 at 10:47 am

      Hi, mine too. It sticks to the paper

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      January 22, 2020 at 2:35 am

      Check out aquafaba, eggs replacement for whites it will save your life!!! And it’s just chickpea water

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    Kristina
    September 10, 2018 at 4:22 pm

    The ingredient list is a little confusing as I missed the last part of the write up due to advertising so I thought you were supposed to use 2 eggs plus the flaxseed and water 🙁 They still came out tasting not too bad though but more on the soft side.

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    Radhika likhi
    September 23, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    Hi,
    What can we substitute for kale? I’m in India and we do not get kale easily.

    Will spinach do the job? Thanks

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      Barbara Lamperti
      September 24, 2018 at 9:12 pm

      Spinach or Chard will be a lovely substitution!! Let me know if your little one likes them!! ciao, b

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    Heidi
    October 18, 2018 at 8:21 pm

    I followed this recipe and the puffs did not melt…in fact the opposite, they are so dense!

    Help!

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      Barbara Lamperti
      October 24, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      Hi Heidi! Sorry to hear that 🙁 I was thinking..maybe the drops were too thick or big and they didn’t get crisp with baking and stayed a bit too dense inside?

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    Pris
    November 10, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    Hi, I tried your recipe and followed everything except I substituted coconut oil with canola oil and rice cereal with Oat cereal. My puffs turned out very deflated and not puffy at all unlike yours. Also the insides took a long time to cook so I ended up having to leave it at 250 for 40-50mins. What do you think the reason for the deflatedness is? Thank you!

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      Barbara Lamperti
      January 7, 2019 at 11:26 pm

      Hi Pris, thank you so much for your comment! it might be the kind of cereal. Both rice and oats do not have gluten but they react in a different way when baked. Also, the size of the puff effects the cooking result. Too big puffs do not cook evenly in the center. I hope I was helpful, let me know if you have any more questions!! ciao, b

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    bella
    December 1, 2018 at 5:46 am

    hi Barbara,

    i just tried this recipe and the baking process was more successful than i imagined! tastes good too. however, perhaps like Heidi, my puffs were too big so didn’t yield a melting texture either. i am just curious, what is the white liquid you are adding into the processor in the first picture above? my blended product was also not as creamy as yours…

    thank you!
    bella

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      Barbara Lamperti
      January 7, 2019 at 11:21 pm

      Hi Bella!
      Thank you so much for your comment! LOL, when making baby puffs, the baking part is the tricky one, I tried so many mixes and oven temperatures before sharing this one.
      Tips. The size of the puffs for sure affects the baking time and the final results. Puffs too big tend not to cook in the center properly. The white ingredient in the picture is instant rice cereal that can be substituted also with rice flour. Hope it helps! let me know if you have any more questions!!! ciao, b

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    Carolyn
    January 2, 2019 at 7:59 pm

    Can you make a mango baby puff video? Making them for my baby cousin.

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      Barbara Lamperti
      January 7, 2019 at 10:53 pm

      Hi Carolyn! Great idea, I will add it to the video schedule 🙂

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    Pearl
    January 5, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    Hi,
    I used instant rice powder and followed the recipe diligently but to no avail.
    How to make it thick and yet cooked? Mine spread thinly on the paper when I created small dots. After baking for 50 mins in total following your instructions (180’c for 10 mins, 150’-160’C for 40 mins) It’s slightly brown at the sides.. I used a spoon to scrap them cos they seemed to be stuck to the paper, but they were still wet underneath.. hence leaving residues on the paper. What should I do to rectify?
    I really want to make it for my baby..
    Thanks in advance

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      Barbara Lamperti
      January 7, 2019 at 10:52 pm

      Hi Pearl!
      I’m sorry to hear that. Do you think your mix was more liquid than the one you see in my video? some applesauces are more liquid than others. My suggestion to fix the density of the mix is to add more instant rice cereal. It will act like a glue and absorb the extra moist. The sides should be a bit brown like you see in the picture, but the center of the puff should be cooked and should now leave sticky residuals on the parchment paper. Let me know how it goes!!! Thank you so much for following BuonaPappa!! ciao, b

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    Karli
    January 9, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    Hi! If I want to use a dehydrator, do I just put it directly in the dehydrator? Do I bake it at all? What temperature and time would you suggest?

    Also, is the ratio of baby rice cereal to flour for substitutions a 1:1 ratio?

    Thank you!

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      Barbara Lamperti
      January 9, 2019 at 11:36 pm

      Hi! Good questions!! The dehydrator has a special tray for leather fruit rolls, so that you can insert creamy texture foods without making a mess 🙂 I would use that one.
      For the time, I would suggest 10/12 hours. Yes, 1:1 ratio for the flour. Let me know how it goes!! ciao, b

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    Jackie
    January 21, 2019 at 6:12 am

    My “puffs” were hollow. I assume this is a baking issue. I cooked exactly how the recipe said. Perhaps I need to cook for less time? They looked good but the inside was empty

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      Barbara Lamperti
      February 15, 2019 at 10:39 pm

      Hi Jackie! Interesting result. There might be different reasons why. The oven might have been too hot, the baking soda reacted too quickly and created the hole inside. OR..the batter was over beaten allowing too much air to get in. Between the two, reason #1 seems more possible as every oven is different and my oven might run colder than yours. Try decreasing the temperature to 300 for 10 min and 225 for 30 min. Let me know how it goes!!! Thank you! ciao, b

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    Zoe
    March 4, 2019 at 7:06 pm

    Hi! Thanks for the recipe! Can I skip baking powder? Is it necessary for the recipe?
    Thank you!

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      Barbara Lamperti
      March 29, 2019 at 10:31 pm

      Hi Zoe! Good question. No, it’s not necessary. The baking powder can be replaced with baking soda and it helps the puffs raising a bit. Without anything you will get flat puffs. Still yummy, but flat 🙂 Ciao! b

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    Aubrey
    March 17, 2019 at 5:00 am

    Can I replace kale with other vegetables such as broccoli?

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      Barbara Lamperti
      March 29, 2019 at 10:46 pm

      Sure! Broccoli, spinach, bok choy, swiss chard, or any kind of soft green leafy veggie. It’s sweet pea leaves season now, they are a great choice too!!!! ciao, b

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    Samantha Kennerson
    April 27, 2019 at 3:07 pm

    Ciao Bella! Think I could make these with quinoa cereal? Grazie!

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      Barbara Lamperti
      September 26, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      Hi Samantha, yes, they should come out nicely! Ciao, b

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    Samantha
    April 28, 2019 at 2:00 am

    Ciao! Could I use quinoa baby cereal instead of rice cereal?
    Grazie!

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      Barbara Lamperti
      September 26, 2019 at 3:11 pm

      Hi Samantha,
      yes, you can! they both don’t contain gluten so the final result will be the same. Ciao, b

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    Britne Andrews
    May 9, 2019 at 8:09 pm

    My oven won’t go down below 350 degrees. Is there another way to make it work? Thanks.

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      Barbara Lamperti
      September 25, 2019 at 6:43 pm

      Use the lowest temperature you have. P.s. 350 is in fahrenheit, that is more or less 180 C.
      Ciao! b

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    Renia Butler
    May 28, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    Hello! I attempted this recipe last night and it was a disaster, lol. Not because of anything recipe related but I had to alter it a bit due to my daughter’s fruit allergy. I substituted the apple sauce for butternut squash, and used the flax seed ratio in place of the eggs. I also added a bit of raw maple sugar powder to add a hint of sweetness. No bueno. There was a weird after taste, not sure what that was from either. I will continue to work on this recipe, but will have to find a solution to add a bit of sweetness. I will need to omit fruit until that allergy has been outgrown.

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      Barbara Lamperti
      September 25, 2019 at 6:24 pm

      Hi Renia,
      so sorry to hear that. Mh…so you cannot use banana, right? For sweetness you can add more vanilla and try to substitute the apple sauce with sweet potato. Let me know how it goes! Ciao, b

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    Stefanie
    July 22, 2019 at 2:19 am

    Hi,
    I want to experiment with making homemade puffs and have a question. Do you ever use frozen veggies or fruits? I have some frozen kale and was wondering if it would be work for this (also for future reference since some produce is difficult to find different times of the year).

    Thanks

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      Barbara Lamperti
      September 25, 2019 at 5:57 pm

      Hello Stefanie, good question!
      Yes, you can add frozen veggies or fruit to the recipe.Only one suggestion: the frozen ingredient will add more water/moist to the recipe so I would add a bit more of rice cereals to keep the same consistency. Ciao!! b

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        Katie
        March 26, 2020 at 1:12 am

        I was wondering how you are measuring the kale in your recipe. Did you chop up a bunch and measure out a densley packed cup or is it just essentially a handful of kale leaves? Thanks in advance! Cant wait to try these!

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          Barbara Lamperti
          April 9, 2020 at 1:07 am

          Hi Katie,
          good question! I remove the central stem and roughly break the leaves in pieces by hand. I fill a cup with the pieces. Squeeze them down once to fill it nicely. Let me know if your little one likes the recipe!! ciao, b

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    Marta
    July 24, 2019 at 10:39 pm

    Hi! Did you use raw or cooked kale? I have a new food processor and it’s been going 10 minutes and my mixture still have kale bits in it.

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      Barbara Lamperti
      September 25, 2019 at 5:53 pm

      Hi Marta! Raw kale, stem removed, leaves only. I have a blender with two blades. For a smoother consistency sometimes the immersion blender is better as you can move it in every corner. I hope it helps. Thank you, ciao! B

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    Zoey
    August 30, 2019 at 7:58 pm

    Hi! I did flaxseed, these taste so good but mine keep coming out flat 🙁 I don’t have a good hand at baking. any suggestions?

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      Barbara Lamperti
      September 25, 2019 at 5:12 pm

      Maybe try to add 1/2 tsp of baking soda. The oven phase is what makes the difference and it’s the tricky part of the recipe: the puffs need to dry out completely without burning. It took me few tries to find the right temperature/time with my oven. Don’t worry and don’t give up!!! Also..if they are not perfectly puffed but they are yummy it’s fine!! Ciao, b

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    Christine
    September 4, 2019 at 2:16 pm

    Any thoughts on using peanut butter in this recipe? We are trying to introduce peanut butter to our six month old and our pediatrician recommended that we try to find ways to give it to her cooked.

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      Barbara Lamperti
      September 25, 2019 at 5:09 pm

      Hi! you can, but it will add density and moist to the recipe and the puffs will not be crispy anymore. Have you tried mashing a banana and adding some peanut butter? I also use almond butter. It’s a kind of baby pudding. Or you can add peanut butter to apple sauce. It is a great addition to baby smoothies too. Just be careful to give a plain teaspoon of peanut butter by itself without supervision, it is a chocking hazard for little ones. Let me know how it goes!! ciao, b

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    Kristin
    September 11, 2019 at 10:21 pm

    I cant wait to try these! Can you store in the freezer?

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      Barbara Lamperti
      September 25, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      Hello Kristin! Good question. Yes, you can, but you will loose the crispness. Freezing will add back moist and water into the puffs and they will become soft. Still yummy, but with a different texture. Ciao! B

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    Aishwarya
    September 20, 2019 at 3:47 am

    Hi,

    I tried this out and came out great taste wise but the crispiness wore off within a few hours. It was really crisp out of the oven but it’s now soft. Any reason why this happened?

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      Barbara Lamperti
      September 25, 2019 at 5:00 pm

      Hi! It can happen if the center of the puff didn’t dry out completely in the oven. A trick is to leave the puffs on the countertop not covered. The air will dry them out furthermore. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! ciao, b

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    Dee
    February 12, 2020 at 6:28 pm

    Have only made these once but doing again today. Not totally crisp but he loved them a little chewy. Will try for a little more time today to get them crispy. Great recipe! Thanks

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    Shirmin
    February 27, 2020 at 12:42 am

    Hi, just made the recipe. unfortunately it didn’t turn out well.instead of puff I tried to made long teething biscuits and baked it on 350 for 10 min and 250 for 45 minutes but it still soft .not sure what to do

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    Jessie
    April 28, 2020 at 3:08 am

    Hi Kimberly,

    Can I subtitle instant rice cereal with cooked rice and blend it till smooth?

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      Barbara Lamperti
      June 18, 2020 at 6:39 pm

      Hi Jessie,
      that’s a good substitution. Cooked rice will blend well. You might need to adjust the baking time. I would test it out leaving the suggested times but checking the result more often to see if you need less time. Let me know!! Ciao, b

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    Melissa Razo
    August 16, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Is there any other way to make these without using instant rice or oatmeal cereal?

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    Rachel
    October 1, 2020 at 2:43 am

    Thank you so much. I have a 2yo and 10 month old and have made these every month for the past year and they always disappear with a couple of days. The kids love them

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      Barbara Lamperti
      October 19, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      Oh my, I’m so happy to hear that! LOL, I don’t count the puffs trays that have been gobbled by my kids My hubby used to enjoy them too! Who said that baby food is only for babies??

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    Taiana
    November 21, 2020 at 4:54 am

    It is delicious but mine didn’t get quite right
    How do I do it on a fan forced oven? Tried 160C for 10 mim e 100C for 30 mim e the center is quite soft, still delicious lol

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      Barbara Lamperti
      January 20, 2021 at 11:11 pm

      Hi Taiana! I would suggest to try to reduce the size of the puff. After many puff recipes I found that the small size makes a ton of difference. The puffs should be tiny, 1cm diameter max or they will not cook properly in the center. Let me know if that fixes the problem! Ciao, b

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    Vicky
    June 25, 2021 at 7:42 am

    Hi Kimberly , can you advise me for 1/2cup rice cereal is how many grams?
    For the 2egg York , is 2 egg York Plus 2T flax seed and 6T tablespoon?
    Thanks a lot

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    Oops
    July 8, 2021 at 6:50 pm

    Tried to make these and I followed all the steps but just did apple sauce and didn’t add kale, they ended up burning and I have no idea why, if I could figure out what went wrong then I’m sure they’d be great.

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      Barbara Lamperti
      December 30, 2021 at 2:56 am

      Hi! I think that eliminating 1 cup of kale might be the reason. 1 cup is too much to skip. If you don’t want to use kale I would suggest to switch to spinach or maybe 1 medium banana. Let me know if you try it again! Thank you, ciao!

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    Shimra
    July 18, 2021 at 5:08 am

    hi,is this c or f ? Mine always got burnt

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      Barbara Lamperti
      December 30, 2021 at 3:02 am

      Fahrenheit, sorry if I didn’t specify it in the recipe. I fixed it. Every oven runs a bit differently. I would suggest to reduce to 300F and see how it goes. My top oven runs hot, lower one works fine and I need to adjust the temperature pending where I bake. I hope I was helpful, ciao! B

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    Steph
    January 1, 2022 at 8:55 pm

    These didn’t work out for me either. They seemed dry but still didn’t dissolve. I’m not sure where I went wrong, but I guess they’re snacks for me instead!

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    Dana
    January 23, 2022 at 12:27 am

    Is it okay if use oatmeal cereal instead? And is there any substitute for the flax?

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      Barbara Lamperti
      February 23, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      Sure! The ground flax is a substitute for eggs. So you can use 2 egg yolks OR 2 Tablespoons of flax meal mixed with 6 tablespoons of water. Do you need another substitution for eggs?

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    Heather
    February 8, 2022 at 5:54 am

    Have you ever tried using a dehydrator rather than baking? Just wondering if they would be more crispy like rice puffs?
    All the kids love them!!

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      Barbara Lamperti
      February 23, 2022 at 5:15 pm

      Yes and it works very well! I didn’t use it in my recipe as it’s not a very common tool to have in the kitchen but it’s perfect for this recipe as basically the oven is used as dehydrator.
      If you have it, you should definitely use it.

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    May
    June 3, 2023 at 6:18 am

    This looks amazing, but I’m concerned about whether baking powder is safe for my 10-month-old baby. I’ve been advised to avoid using both baking soda and baking powder.

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      Barbara Lamperti
      June 6, 2023 at 12:24 am

      Hi May. I think the opinion that baking soda and baking powder are not appropriate for babies is related to their sodium content. If used for recipes in the right amount, both baking soda and baking powder are safe for little ones. The amount used in recipes is usually so tiny that the sodium content will not be harmful in any way but will just have a leavening role in the recipe, basically will create bubbles in the mix. Thank you so much for your question and let me know should you have other ones! Ciao, B

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    S Kim
    June 26, 2023 at 3:59 pm

    My little one love this!! Thank you

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