5 BABY FOOD RECIPES FOR SPRING
Treat your baby to our five most yum-yum baby food recipes for spring.
Spring is here, and she comes with lots of goodies from the garden! Mangoes, apricots, carrots, avocadoes, to mention a few are in season. So make some changes to your baby's menu - it's about time!
Our featured baby food recipes for spring are Stage 1 and Stage 2 baby foods.
BROCCOLI AND PEAR PUREE
Recipe: An unlikely pair! However, these two gel well when used to make a puree. This recipe is a good choice if you want to include veggies in your baby's meals. Broccolis can taste bitter, but pears are sweet, so no worries, your baby will enjoy the blend.
Nutritional value: Broccolis are rich in Vitamin C and soluble fibre.
Scroll down to read the nutritional value of pears.
Good for: 6 to 9-month old babies.
Storage: Pour puree into airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Scoop into reusable pouches to be eaten on the go.
Shopping: Buy broccolis with firm stalks and tightly bunched heads. Buds in heads should not show signs of yellowing.
Scroll down to read shopping for pears.
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SPINACH AND RASPBERRY YOGURT
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Recipe: This yogurt blend will be your baby's fave after he or she's tasted it. It's so delicious and a powerhouse for lots of nutrients. Ideally, your baby should have tasted each ingredient separately and had no allergies before you try him or her on this blend.
Nutritional value: Vitamins B12 and C, calcium, folate and magnesium.
Good for: 6 to 12-month old babies.
Storage: Pour blend into airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Scoop into reusable pouches to be eaten on the go.
Shopping: Fresh spinach leaves should be crisp and dark green and not limp or yellow. Always check the expiry date on the package.
Buy deeply coloured and glossy raspberries that don't show signs of damage. Check also for moulds and make sure the colour of the berries is bright and even.
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PUREED COOKED CARROTS
Recipe: Adding carrots to the meal plan is another way of making sure your baby is getting enough veggies. A little variety is good if your baby's meals are all fruits.
Nutritional value: Scroll down to read the nutritional value of carrots.
Good for: 4 to 6-month old babies.
Storage: Pour puree into airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Scoop into reusable pouches to be eaten on the go.
Shopping: Scroll down to read shopping for carrots.
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APRICOT CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATOES
Recipe: An adult favourite borrowed for babies but made to suit your little one's young tummy (so no cause for alarm!). Whether you make it from fresh or dried apricots, the taste is simply out of this world.
Nutritional value: Chicken meat is rich in iron (babies are usually deficient in this nutrient). It also has fats which are needed to promote the development of your baby's brain and body.
Scroll down to read the nutritional value of apricots and sweet potatoes.
Good for: 9 to 12-month old babies.
Storage: Pour puree into airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Scoop into reusable pouches to be eaten on the go.
Shopping: Scroll down to read shopping for chicken, sweet potatoes and apricots.
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ROASTED STRAWBERRIES, PEARS AND CINNAMON
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Recipe: We can only describe this recipe as super yum! Why? It's a blend of delightful flavours. The strawberry and pear, which are naturally sweet fruits, are roasted and taste much better. Plus, cinnamon is a spice with a sweet, slightly citrusy flavour.
Hint: You can swirl this puree with whole-milk yogurt for extra goodness.
Nutritional value: Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and manganese. They also contain enough folate and potassium.
Click the link to 'pears' in the above section on Broccoli and Pear Puree to read the nutritional value of pears.
Good for: 9 to 12-month old babies.
Storage: Pour puree into airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Scoop into reusable pouches to be eaten on the go.
Shopping: Go for strawberries with bright, green leafy caps. Fresh strawberries should be firm and not hard when touched. Make sure they are not squashed or damaged.
Click the link to 'pears' in the above section on Broccoli and Pear Puree to read shopping for pears.
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By Nana Ama Afoa Osae I Writer I GreatWonderful Team
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