As your little one grows, you’ll soon find that breast milk or formula alone won’t be enough to satisfy their growing appetite. When it’s time to introduce spoon feeding, here are ten simple yet scrumptious recipes to try!
Savory Lentil Puree
Cook 1 cup of red lentils in 2 cups of water until they’re soft (about 15-20 minutes), draining any extra water. In another pan, heat some ghee or vegetable oil and fry 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds with 4 crushed garlic cloves for about a minute. Mix in the lentils and stir well.
Homemade Oatmeal Cookies
Modify your oatmeal cookie recipe by substituting half a cup of flour with quick oats and adding half a teaspoon of baking powder. Minimize salt and enrich the flavor with a dash of cinnamon, cardamom, or vanilla. For a healthier twist, choose brown sugar over white and throw in some raisins or chopped dates.
Simple Rice Porridge
For a gentle introduction to solids, white rice porridge is ideal. It’s soft and easy for babies to swallow. Opt for white, short-grain rice, which is gentle on the stomach due to its low fiber content compared to whole grains.
Velvety Sweet Potato Soup
Blend cooked sweet potato into a smooth soup that’s packed with nutrients. It’s creamy like traditional soups but filled with vitamins and fiber that are essential for your baby’s development.
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Simmer diced chicken in water with butter, garlic powder, and a touch of salt until tender. Add in diced cooked potatoes and some peas or corn and cook until everything is warm and soft.
Creamy Avocado Toast
Mash half an avocado with a bit of milk until it’s smooth. Spread it over toast, sprinkle some shredded cheese and chopped tomatoes on top for a meal full of essential fats and vitamins.
Nutrient-Rich Green Smoothie
Whip up a green smoothie with spinach to give your baby a healthy dose of protein and vitamins. It’s a tasty and nutritious start to their morning.
Brown Rice Flour Crepes
Combine brown rice flour with a sweetener, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to make crepes. This recipe is not only easy to make but also packs in nutrients like niacin and zinc.
Quick Chicken & Spinach Quiche
A chicken and spinach quiche is perfect for busy parents. It’s quick to prepare and combines the goodness of chicken, spinach, and dairy. Use a pre-made crust to save time, and serve with a side of vegetables like cauliflower rice or peas.
Baby-Friendly Banana Sushi
Create banana sushi by slicing a ripe banana and coating the pieces in pureed sweet potato. Before spoon feeding, let your baby explore raw vegetables such as carrot sticks or bell pepper slices.
