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Mashed Melon or Banana

babyunivers — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:20:40 +0000

Ingredients
1 thick slice of melon (around 5oz)
1 ripe banana
3oz vanilla yogurt
pinch of ground ginger (optional)
Cooking Instructions
If available, use cantaloupe melon (or rockmelon) to prepare this recipe. It is the most nutrient-rich variety of melon, high in potassium, vitamin C and beta-carotene (which gives it its orange colour).
If your baby is teething, try preparing and freezing the melon before you put this recipe together – the result is cool and VERY soothing
1. Wash the melon thoroughly. Peel it, remove the seeds and chop.
2. Peel the banana and slice.
3. Put the melon, banana and yogurt into a blender and puree until smooth – or mash the mixture by hand (not recommended if you froze the melon beforehand!).
4. Sprinkle with ginger and serve to your baby straight away (the banana may darken in colour if you leave this dish to sit for too long).
Recipe uploaded by http://www.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com

Blueberry Banana Yogurt

babyunivers — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:19:07 +0000

Ingredients
8-10 months+
1 cup blueberries
1 whole banana
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons wheat germ
Cooking Instructions
For Babies: Use 1 cup of your already made blueberry puree OR Microwave the blueberries just until the juices start to run, about 30 seconds. Place the banana, yogurt and blueberries in a blender and puree until smooth.
For Toddlers: Slice the banana. Microwave the blueberries just until the juices start to run, about 30 seconds. Place a little yogurt in a dish and top with banana slices, blueberries, wheat germ and serve. This will make 2-3 servings.
Recipe courtesy of www.wholesomebabyfood.com

Baby Mango Tango

babyunivers — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:13:00 +0000

Ingredients
Baby Mango Tango
(we recommend this for 6 months + providing all foods have been introduced!)
Ingredients
1 ripe mango
1 ripe banana
1 ripe peach
**1/2 cup plain whole milk yogurt**
Cooking Instructions
Peel and de-seed the mango
Peel the banana
Peel the peach
Cut fruits into dices
Add fruits to a blender or food processor and process to your baby’s desired texture
Add yogurt and blend some more
Variation: Dice fruits into small dices appropriate for serving as finger foods to your baby. Arrange fruits in baby’s bowl and drizzle yogurt over fruits
Use puree as a dipping sauce for your older toddler’s snack time – Yummy for dipping in apple slices or multi-grain crackers!
If you make this Mango Tango a bit thick, your baby may be able to use a spoon to try self- feeding!
**Consult your pediatrician about introducing yoghurt to your baby. Many pediatricians will say it is fine to introduce yogurt between the ages of 6 and 8 months old**
Recipe courtesy of www.wholesomebabyfood.com

Baby Banana Lollies

babyunivers — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:11:55 +0000

Ingredients
1 medium sized, ripe banana
4 fl oz plain, natural yogurt
1tbsp pure maple syrup (optional)
Cooking Instructions
These cool and tasty treats are simple to make and are ideal for babies from
6 months of age. If you don’t have any lolly moulds, an easy alternative is to freeze the mixture in small disposable cups. You can add the lolly sticks just as the lollies begin to freeze.
If your baby is a little too young to cope with a lolly, you can freeze the banana mixture in ice cube trays instead. Just mash up the cubes in a bowl and spoon feed them to your baby!
Not only are frozen treats like these perfect in warmer weather, they can offer a great deal of relief to your baby when he or she is teething!
1. Place all the ingredients into a blender/food processor and puree until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into lolly moulds and place in the freezer. The lollies will take at least 5 hours to freeze, but they are best left overnight.
3. For a little variety, blend together 1/2 banana with 1/2 ripe, peeled peach (stone removed, of course)!
Recipe courtesy of http://www.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com

Fruit Oatmeal Breakfast

babyunivers — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:55:19 +0000

Ingredients
1tbsp oats
3 fl oz water
1 small sweet apple, peeled, cored and cubed
1/2 small banana, mashed
1tbsp chopped sultanas
pinch nutmeg (optional)

Cooking Instructions
This recipe ensures that your baby’s day gets off to a wonderfully healthy start! It is suitable for babies from 6 months of age, but remember to introduce any new ingredients to your baby separately – at least 4 days apart – to help you spot any potential digestive problems or allergic reactions.
1. In a small saucepan, mix together the oats, water, banana, apple and sultanas.
2. Bring to the boil over a medium heat, then reduce the heat and cover.
3. Simmer for around 10 minutes. If your baby is enjoying textured foods, then you can serve the oatmeal at this stage. Alternatively, place the mixture into a food processor and puree until smooth.
4. Sprinkle with nutmeg (if using) and serve.
Recipe uploaded by http://www.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com