Cinnamon Sweet Potato “Fries”

This take on sweet potato fries make a great snack or breakfast side dish for toddlers, big kids, and adults. The ingredients make them suitable for babies over 8 months (consult your pediatrician). If they are too big for baby, you can cut the fries into little bites, or alternatively, make the same recipe into a puree by roasting the sweet potato and then blending it with the virgin coconut oil and the cinnamon. Virgin coconut oil is very healthful and adds a great coconut flavour. 

You can also add a dipping sauce for toddlers and kids who prefer everything with a dip by blending plain yogurt, nut butter of your choice, and a touch of honey (also makes a great dip for waffle strips).

Cinnamon Sweet Potato “Fries” 

1 med sweet potato, peeled and cut into narrow matchsticks

1 tbsp virgin coconut oil, melted

1 tsp ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place matchsticks in a bowl and toss with oil and then cinnamon (it will look like a lot of cinnamon) until evenly coated. 

Bake for 25 minutes or so, depending on the size of your matchsticks, flipping the fries halfway through. 


1 potato makes roughly 1 toddler portion plus one parent portion. This recipe is easily increased to make enough to be part of a breakfast for the whole family. The fries can be reheated, but don't taste quite as good. If making the puree, you can freeze it for up to three months.