🍌🍗 Plantain & Chicken Finger Food (8 Months+)

Ingredients

• ½ ripe plantain (not too soft, medium ripeness works best)

• 50g boneless chicken breast (skinless, cooked & shredded or minced)

• 1 small carrot (peeled, grated — optional)

• 1 tbsp oats flour / wheat flour / millet flour (binder)

• 1 tsp olive oil or unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Cook plantain

   • Peel and cut plantain into chunks.

   • Steam or boil until soft, then mash into a smooth paste.

2. Prepare chicken

   • Cook chicken breast (boil or steam), shred or mince finely.

3. Mix ingredients

   • In a bowl, combine mashed plantain, chicken, and grated carrot.

   • Add oats/wheat flour to bind. Mix into a soft dough-like texture.

4. Shape & cook

   • Shape into small finger-sized sticks or patties.

   • Pan-fry lightly in olive oil (or bake at 180°C for 15 minutes) until firm but still soft inside.

5. Cool & serve

   • Allow to cool slightly before serving to baby as finger food.

✅ Nutritional Benefits

• Plantain → Energy-giving carbs, potassium, fiber.

• Chicken → Protein & iron for growth.

• Carrot (optional) → Vitamin A for eye and immune health.

• Oats/wheat → Extra fiber and minerals.

⚠️ Tip for moms: Make sure finger pieces are soft enough to mash between fingers and not too hard to prevent choking