Steps
-
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
-
Mash the banana thoroughly in a mixing bowl until it forms a smooth paste. Add the melted coconut oil and stir to combine.
-
Add the oat flour and cinnamon (if using) to the wet mixture. Stir until a stiff dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add oat flour one tablespoon at a time. If too dry, add a tiny splash of water.
-
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into finger-length rectangles, roughly 3 inches long and 1 inch wide — sized for a baby to grip with one end sticking out of their fist.
-
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until they are completely hard and dry throughout. They should feel like a firm cracker with no soft center.
-
Let cool completely on a wire rack. The biscuits will harden further as they cool. Test one yourself by pressing it against your gum — it should dissolve very slowly without breaking into chunks.
Why It Works
Store-bought teething wafers often rely on rice flour and added sugars. These biscuits use oat flour, which provides iron — a mineral babies begin to need from dietary sources around six months of age. The long, slow bake drives out nearly all moisture, creating a biscuit hard enough to soothe swollen gums but designed to dissolve gradually with saliva rather than snap into pieces. Coconut oil adds healthy fats that support brain development and helps bind the dough, while banana provides potassium and gentle natural sweetness without any refined sugar.
Tips
- Hardness is the goal. Unlike regular biscuits, these should be rock-hard out of the oven. A soft teething biscuit is a choking hazard because it can break into large pieces. If yours feel bendable, put them back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes.
- Always supervise. Even though these dissolve slowly, never leave a baby unattended with a teething biscuit. Sit with your baby and watch for any pieces that may break off.
- Store for grab-and-go relief. Keep a few biscuits in a small container in your diaper bag. They hold up well at room temperature for several days and are a lifesaver during teething flare-ups away from home. Consult your pediatrician before introducing solids.
