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Peachy Keen Yogurt
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 peach, peeled, pitted and sliced
- 1 kiwi, juiced
- 2 Tbsp wheat germ or iron-fortified cereal
Puree strawberries and peach with immersion blender until smooth. Add kiwi juice. In small bowl combine yogurt, fruit puree, and wheat germ. Mix until incorporated. For thicker consistency add more yogurt.
For a tropical twist, substitute peach with mango.
Sweet Potato Puree
Sweet potato is an excellent source of potassium, and contains magnesium, and calcium. They also contain vitamins A, C niacin, and folic acid.
The ratio of raw to steamed potato is 1:1. One cup of raw potato will make approximately one cup of puree.
Peel the sweet potato and cut it into chunks. Boil or steam the chunks. Cool slightly and then blend with immersion blender. Add breast milk or water to thin the puree to the desired consistency.
Steamed Green Beans
Green beans are an excellent source of potassium and folic acid.
The ratio of raw to steamed green beans remains the same. 1 cup of raw green beans will make approximately 1 cup of puree.
Cut washed green beans into small pieces and steam. Cool slightly and then blend with immersion blender. Add breast milk or water to thin the puree to the desired consistency.
Baby’s First Broccoli
Broccoli contains potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium. It also contains vitamins C, niacin, and folic acid.
1 full stalk of broccoli will make approximately ½ to ¾ cups of puree.
Wash in cold water. Break the broccoli into florets and remove the leaves and most of the thick parts of the stems. Boil or steam the florets. Cool slightly and then blend with immersion blender. Add breast milk or water to thin the puree to the desired consistency.
Go Bananas!
Bananas are a good source of potassium, magnesium and vitamin C.
Make banana mash or puree for your baby one serving at a time to avoid browning.
Peel banana and cut the fruit in small pieces. Blend until smooth with immersion blender or masher. Add breast milk or water to thin the puree to the desired consistency.
As your child grows into stages three and four, mash the banana for a chunkier consistency, or simply dice banana into pieces, … (read more)
Apricot Puree
Apricots are a sweet source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin A and C.
4 to 6 apricots will make approximately 1 cup of puree.
Wash, peel and pit apricots, then cut the fruit into small pieces. Blend until smooth with immersion blender. Add breast milk or water to thin the puree to the desired consistency.
As your child grows into stages three and four, mash the apricots for a chunkier consistency, or simply dice apricots into pieces, sized for little … (read more)
Applesauce
Apples are a good source of potassium. They also contain fiber, calcium, vitamins A, C, and Folic Acid as well as the mineral magnesium.
- 2 Red Delicious apples
- ½ cup water
- Cinnamon (optional)
Wash, peel, core and dice apples. In med saucepan bring water and apples to a boil. Cover and let cook 10 – 15 minutes, or until apples are tender. Remove from heat and add Cinnamon. Use immersion blender and puree until smooth. Let cool … (read more)
Smashed Avocado
Avocado is a great first food for baby because it contains essential fats and trace nutrients, vitamins A, C, Niacin, and Folic Acid that your baby needs to grow. Also, Avocados are easy for baby to digest.
Peel and take out the pit of a ripe avocado – do not cook. Cut “meat” in small pieces. Blend until smooth with immersion blender. Add breastmilk, formula or water to thin the puree to the desired consistency.
As your child grows … (read more)
Spinach Shapes
- 1 8oz box of frozen spinach
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 egg whites lightly beaten
Beat 2 egg whites. Drain spinach and squeeze as much water out as possible. Put spinach into a mixing bowl. Add breadcrumbs and mix. Fold in 2 egg whites and mix until ingredients become dough-like. Pat dough on cutting board until flat. Cut into shapes of your choice. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Breakfast Wrap
- 1 veggie or whole grain tortilla – fajita or taco size
- 2 slices of deli thin ham
- 1 scrambled egg
- 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
Load the ham, egg and cheese into the tortilla. Roll up, cut and serve.
This is a nutritious and filling meal for the whole family! Just double, triple or quadruple the recipe, depending on the number of mouths you have around the dinner table.
