Dried Fruit Treat (16 months - 24 months)

The Dried Fruit Treat is a nutritious snack for a 22-month-old, providing essential fiber that aids digestion. With a mix of oats, nuts, and dried fruits, it offers important vitamins and minerals for growth. Ingredients like honey and sugar can be used in moderation to support an active lifestyle. The treat’s texture and taste also help improve the child's palate and chewing skills. With proper supervision, it can be a healthy addition to a toddler's diet. You can store these treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts or dried fruits to customize the recipe to your taste.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients 

• ¼ cup Oats

• ¼ cup Cashew Nuts, chopped 

• ¼ cup Walnuts, chopped

• ¼ cup Almonds, chopped

• ¼ cup raisins, chopped 

• ¼ cup desiccated coconut for coating 

• 2 tbsp honey

For Butterscotch Sauce 

• ¾ cup sugar

• 2 tbsp butter 

• ½ cup milk

Servings: 4-6

Recommended serving size: 4-5 nos.

Nutritive Value (per serving):

Method:

• Dry roast the oats in a pan until lightly golden.

• In a bowl, combine the roasted oats, chopped nuts, raisins, and desiccated coconut.

• To prepare the butterscotch sauce, place the sugar in a pan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously. Once the sugar has melted, add the butter and milk, and mix well. Cook for an additional minute, then transfer the sauce to a bowl.

• Pour the hot butterscotch sauce over the oat mixture, add the honey, and mix everything well. Set aside to cool.

• Once cooled, shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls and roll them in desiccated coconut before serving.

About Expert:

Ms. Jyoti Pachisia is a highly experienced Consulting Dietitian, Content Writer, Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Renal Nutritionist. She currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty at the Institute of Management Studies, Mukundpur and as a Guest Faculty at the Dolphin School of Hotel Management, Kalyani.