12+ months

Lentil Rings

Name: Lentil Rings
Ingredients: 120 g Red lentils (dry); 3 tbsp Wheat flour; 1 pc Egg; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tbsp Ghee or olive oil; 1 tsp Baking powder; to taste Salt; Sesame seeds

Red lentils, egg, flour, lemon juice, oil, baking powder, salt, sesame seeds

Lentil rings turn protein-rich red lentils into crisp-soft baked bites with a sprinkle of sesame — a wholesome, plant-powered snack for toddlers from around 12 months. Lentils add fibre and gentle plant protein. Bake until set, then cool and serve in safe, easy-to-hold pieces.

Ingredients

Red lentils (dry)120 g
Wheat flour3 tbsp
Egg1 pc
Lemon juice1 tbsp
Ghee or olive oil1 tbsp
Baking powder1 tsp
Saltto taste
Sesame seeds

Instructions

1
Rinse the lentils and leave them in water overnight.
2
In the morning, rinse them again, add all ingredients to a blender, and process until smooth.
3
Using a piping bag, pipe the rings onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You can also form them into sticks or round cookies using a regular spoon.
4
Bake in an oven at 180°C (356°F) for 15 minutes. In an air fryer, bake for 10 minutes at 180°C.

Why it's good for your baby

No specific benefits listed.

Want the full collection?

250+ pediatric-informed recipes, organized by age, with allergen flags and step-by-step videos — right on your phone.