Apple and Courgette Tray Bake
A soft, naturally sweet summer bake.
A Soft, Nourishing Bake for Growing Children
Our Apple and Courgette Tray Bake is a comforting, lightly sweet bake that’s perfect for sharing at home. Combining naturally sweet apple with mild courgette, it’s a clever way to include fruit and vegetables in a soft, child‑friendly sponge. Ideal for snacks, lunchboxes, or relaxed family teas, this simple bake supports balanced eating while still feeling like a treat.
Ingredients
Allergens: Wheat, Soya
135 kcal
7.5g
(Saturates: 1g)
15g
(Sugars: 2g)
1g
2–3g
0.35g
How to Make Our Apple & Courgette Tray Bake
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a small rectangular baking tin or a standard loaf tin.
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In a large bowl, mix together the self‑raising flour and baking powder.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the plant‑based milk, sunflower oil, and vinegar.
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Grate the apple and courgette. Gently squeeze out excess moisture using clean hands or a tea towel.
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Stir the grated apple and courgette into the wet ingredients.
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Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Do not over‑mix.
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Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, until lightly golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
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Leave to cool in the tin for 15–20 minutes, then slice and serve.
Serving Tip
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Slice into smaller pieces for younger children or larger slices for adults.
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Keeps well for 2–3 days in an airtight container.
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Can be served plain or with fruit on the side.
How to Get Your Child Involved
Babies can be involved by:
- Exploring the textures of safe whole ingredients with close supervision (for example, feeling a whole apple or courgette).
- Explore the finished bake through touch and taste.
- Encourage early self‑feeding with finger‑food pieces.
With close adult support, they can:
- Tip pre‑measured ingredients into the bowl
- Stir the dry ingredients
- Watch and talk about how the mixture changes as wet ingredients are added
- Count spoonfuls of ingredients together - a simple early maths opportunity
As confidence grows, they can:
- Help grate the apple and courgette using child‑safe tools.
- Count spoonfuls of ingredients.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and gently mix the batter.
- Help tidy up by wiping surfaces or putting used baking paper in the bin
- Talk about the ingredients (for example, “Apple is a fruit and courgette is a vegetable – what colours can you see?”)
