Homemade Teething Biscuits

Now that Tate has two little teeth, I decided she needed something to bite on. I’m not a big fan of store-bought teething biscuits because they get so gummy and make such a mess. This recipe for homemade teething biscuits is perfect. They’re healthy, easy for little ones to grasp and hang on to, and almost mess-free. Tate gave them the taste test and loved them.

Teething Biscuits

1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons applesauce

Heat oven to 300. Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until dough begins to hold together. Dust counter with flour, then transfer contents of bowl to counter. Knead lightly until the dough is smooth, about 3 minutes. {If the dough is difficult to handle, dust with a little more flour.} Roll out with a rolling pin until 1/3 inch thick {I cut them 1/4 inch thick to ensure that pieces wouldn’t break off when Tate gummed them}. Cut out biscuits {I used a round cookie cutter and a soda-bottle cap for the center}. Transfer biscuits to a greased cookie sheet. Bake until barely browned, about 35 minutes. Let cool completely on cookie sheet. They’re ready to eat now {under supervision, of course}. They’ll harden slightly more if you leave them out overnight. Store for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.

This recipe is so simple and I love that they contain only a few ingredients.

For another simple idea for baby, be sure to check out this DIY taggy teether!