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Soft Apple Rings 🍎✨
Ok we are obsessed with these soft apple rings! They’re simple, fun to make, and so delicious that my little one can’t get enough of them! I started making these as an alternative to pancakes, and now they’ve become a fun toddler breakfast idea, snack time, or even a quick dessert. They’re naturally sweet from the apples, have a warm hint of cinnamon, and come out perfectly soft—ideal for little ones learning to chew and explore new textures.
Why You’ll Love Soft Apple Rings
- Fun to eat: the ring shape makes them exciting for kids to hold and munch on.
- Soft and baby-friendly: cooked low and slow for tender apples.
- Naturally sweet: no added sugar, just apple goodness.
- Quick and simple: pantry staples and ready in under 20 minutes.
- Versatile: breakfast, snack, or a cozy treat.
Nutritional Benefits
These soft apple rings aren’t just adorable and delicious—they’re also full of wholesome nutrients that make them a smart choice for growing little ones. Every bite packs in natural goodness from fruit, eggs, and milk, providing a balance of vitamins, minerals, and protein.
- Apples: fiber for digestion + vitamin C for immunity, with natural sweetness.
- Eggs: protein, choline, and healthy fats for brain development and growth.
- Milk (dairy or non-dairy): calcium and vitamin D for strong bones and teeth.
- Cinnamon: warm flavor with antioxidant properties.
- Flour: carbs for lasting energy.
- Butter or oil: fats that help absorb vitamins A, D, and E.
Serving Suggestions
- 9 months and up: cut into strips, serve with yogurt for dipping, plus a light sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Toddlers & older kids: drizzle with a little maple syrup or serve with a fruit purée dip.
- Adults: dust with powdered cinnamon or add a drizzle of almond butter.
Ingredients
- 1–2 apples
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup non-dairy milk or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Butter, for cooking
Directions
- Slice your apple into rings (about 1/4 inch thick). Thinner slices cook through more easily and are easier for little ones to eat. Use an apple corer, the bottom of a frosting tip, or a small cookie cutter to carve out the centers. You can use 1–2 apples depending on how much you want to make.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and flour until smooth. The batter should be similar to pancake consistency.
- Heat a little butter on a non-stick pan over high-medium heat. Dip each apple ring into the batter, coating it completely, and place it on the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side.
- Cover and cook on low heat for an additional 8 minutes to cook the apples through and get a soft texture. Check throughout and flip if needed.
- Cool, serve & enjoy with a side of yogurt or maple syrup!
