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Also, can I lessen the amount of dates if I don't want it super sweet? Or will that mess up the texture?

Glad you found it! Hope you enjoy them. I’ve not tried them with less dates so not sure how it would change the texture.

@@dietitianmeetsmom thanks! I will try and let you know :)

Oh sorry to hear that! Did it not gel? It’s still very nutritious if it doesn’t!! The chicken feet & instant pot really help it gel for me though.

Yes true… and Instapot for short 😅

What a great tip!!! Thank you so much for coming back to share that. Glad your baby loved it.

I use old fashioned oats…wouldn’t think that would matter but not sure. It is naturally a denser cake due to the healthier ingredients (white flour & sugar will always produce a fluffier cake but obviously with a different nutritional profile as well.) However, it should not be so dense that a baby can’t break into it.

Happy birthday to your little one!

Yes, actually. After I made this video I bought & tried it with my third baby. I preferred to use a solly wrap but it was comfortable for me & my size. My husband loved it. I actually talk about it in this video. Best Baby Carriers for Newborns th-cam.com/video/CeKhEnpm5i8/w-d-xo.html

Hope it was helpful!

I’ve not tried it in this recipe. Let me know if you experiment!

I’ve never done it so I’m honestly not sure how it’ll turn out but you’ll definitely need to bake it longer.

Hi thanks for watching! Do you mean the gel on the broth? I just heat it up and drink it as bone broth or use it any other way that I would use chicken broth like in soups, etc. I also often use broth instead of water to make pasta, rice, etc to add nutrients for my kiddos.

Full written recipe is in her description box.

Yes, you can find the link to the recipe in the description!

I think most people use it for a one-year-old because they are typically the group looking for a "no-sugar" healthier cake recipe. The official recommendation is no sugar below 2, which is probably why it ends up this way, and then more parents are serving a more typical option of cake at 2 and later on. However, this is certainly still a healthy option at 2 and my kiddos enjoyed it past 1. Just depends on what you're looking for :)

@dietitianmeetsmom thanks for reply he is still In a very picky phase or selective I shall say and I am not ready to give him a full piece of regular cake at like 20 g sugar and 600 cal maybe next year! Lol I will make this one thank you. He has whip cream and fruit and some dark chocolate here and there but to overload right on the 2nd birthday seems a bit too much. I just think it should be normal for kids to have lower sugar options past 1 and still enjoy it. Plenty of years ahead for the real deal. This cake is the real deal for a two yo! Thanks

@@hals999 Yep! And if they aren't used to "real cake" they literally don't know what they are "missing" anyway ;) . My kids are more than happy to eat my healthier baked goods - even past 2.

Get oat flour or almond flour

Haven’t tried it with that. Different grains definitely cook differently though. I would stick with oats & see how it comes out.

Sorry it came out that way for you. I’m not sure what happened. It is not a super fluffy cake (due to the healthy ingredients as opposed to ingredients in a traditional cake….white flour, sugar, etc) but it shouldn’t be so hard and dense that a baby would have issues breaking it.

I’ve not made this particular recipe without the yogurt so I’m not sure. Let me know if you decide to experiment with it!

Hope it helps!

I hope you like it. :)

I haven't tried any flavor other than coconut. I know some people make an icing alternative out of Greek yogurt for their baby's cake, which seems like a good idea and may be worth looking for a recipe if that's more your style! :)

I hope it turns out well!! Thanks for letting me know!

Yes!! I've been buying those too!

Yes, good point, it varies even within a brand.

I love that they have options in glass bottles (like the one I bought!)

Wonderful! I hope it goes well for you today!

Solly wrap for newborns & happy baby & Sakura bloom scout for older babies. I also love Tula

Let me know how it turns out. Thanks for watching!

I typically add it in later - either in my recipe or sprinkle it to taste if I'm drinking a mug of it myself.

Thank you so much!!

375F ☺️ Feel free to check out the full recipe card here dietitianmeetsmom.com/healthy-smash-cake/#recipe

375 degrees for 15-20 minutes (or until toothpick comes out clean!) You can find the full recipe card here: dietitianmeetsmom.com/healthy-smash-cake/

I’m so glad you found it helpful!

I was going to make this cake for my son tomorrow but now I’m curious, what is your concern with the temperature?

The cake should be baked at 375F. The link to the full recipe is posted below the video. Thanks for watching! :)

Ha yeah. Or even just paprika, I guess. Definitely not a fool proof method.

I'm guessing you already made your little one's cake. I hope it turned out well! I think storing it in the fridge or freezer for a few days would be fine, as long as you set it out to come to room temperature before serving (just to help it be softer for your little one to dig into.)

We had to buy the white one from Williams & Sonoma. Amazon has the same model in different colors (but not in white) amzn.to/47fW3NH (affiliate)

We absolutely love it. We splurged right before our third baby came along lol 😅😴

Definitely not what I usually buy either. Like I said …this was the best I could find at the dollar tree. Which was my single goal for the video.

Definitely more options at Costco. Wish I had one near me, but glad Sam’s has got more healthier options the past few years at least!