Name: Disha
Hi Friends ,
I got this recipes when i was searching for baby food recipe on this site . Some one had listed all this recipes .
I havent tried any of them yet . My son is a fussy eater .
Recipes :
ASPARAGUS PUREE
around 8 months & older
1 bunch of asparagus
Optional:
2 tbs formula or breast milk
1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter
Baby cereal*** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.)
WASH the asparagus until clean & chop in tiny bits.
COOK the asparagus in water about 40 minutes until very soft.
COOL completely.
MASH or puree asparagus with the water it was cooked in.** OR add formula or breast milk.
ADD butter & cereal (if desired).
STIR until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
** The cooking water contains vitamins and minerals that have \";leaked\"; from the asparagus.
*** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
AVOCADO PUREE
around 8 months & older
1 avacado
Optional:
2 tbs formula or breast milk
1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter
Baby cereal*** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.)
CUT the avocado in half.
SPOON the avocado meat out of the halves.
COOL completely.
MASH or puree avocado.** OR add formula or breast milk.
ADD cereal (if desired).
STIR until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
*** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
BROCCOLI PUREE
around 8 months & older
1 bunch of broccoli*
Optional:
2 tbs formula or breast milk
1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter
Baby cereal*** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.)
WASH the broccoli until clean & chop in tiny bits.
COOK the broccoli in water about 30 minutes until very soft.
COOL completely.
MASH or puree broccoli with the water it was cooked in.** OR add formula or breast milk.
ADD butter & cereal (if desired).
STIR until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Broccoli can cause gas, don't overdue it (for your sake & baby's)
** The cooking water contains vitamins and minerals that have \";leaked\"; from the broccoli.
*** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
CARROTS PUREE
around 7 months & older
1 carrot*
Optional:
2 tbs formula or breast milk
1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter
Baby cereal*** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.)
SCRUB the carrot until clean & chop in tiny bits.
COOK the carrot in water about 40 minutes until very soft.
COOL completely.
MASH or puree carrots with the water it was cooked in.** OR add formula or breast milk.
ADD butter & cereal (if desired).
STIR until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Carrots are a very good source of vitamin A& potassium.
** The cooking water contains vitamins and minerals that have \";leaked\"; from the carrots.
*** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
CARROT & RICE
around 7 months & older
5 tbs uncooked brown or white rice*
6 uncooked carrots*
3 cups of water
Optional:
1 tsp of sweet-cream butter
SCRUB the carrots until clean & chop in tiny bits.
COOK carrots, rice & water in a saucepan about 40-50 minutes.
MASH or puree carrots & rice.
ADD water, formula or breast milk if it needs diluting.
COOL, serve, refrigerate or freeze.
* Rice is a good source of complex carbohydrates.
**Carrots are a very good source of vitamin A& potassium.
CHEESY PUFFED POTATOES
see below**
1 scrubbed potato*
1 egg**
2 tbs shredded mild cheese
2 tbs formula or breast milk
(whole milk can be used for babies over 12 mos.)
Optional:
1/2 tsp sweet-cream butter
BAKE potato at 400 degrees for 1 hour(less time for a small sized potato.
COOL potato for about 15 minutes.
SCOOP out the potato with a spoon & mash with a fork.
MIX in egg, milk/formula & cheese. (Puree for a very smooth texture.)
BAKE in a small glass container for 15 minutes.(If you do not have one - you can use the potato skins or muffin tins.)
COOL before serving.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
*Potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates.
** Give your baby eggs only when your pediatrician tells you that your baby is ready for them. For the first few feedings just give your baby a very small portion to make sure allergies do not develop. Eggs contain all of the 22 amino acids bodies need for new tissue growth, clotting of the blood & antibody production. Eggs are also a very good source of protein.
CREAMED PEAS
around 7 months & older
1 cup shelled fresh or frozen peas*
1 cup water
Formula or breast milk.
(whole milk can be used for babies over 12 months)
1/4 ts sweet-cream butter
baby cereal**(rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.) to thicken if needed.
WASH the peas thoroughly.
SIMMER peas & water in a small saucepan for 10-15 minutes or until very soft. Longer for the frozen peas.)
COOL completely.
DRAIN peas.
MASH or puree peas with formula (or mothers milk, saved water) butter, & cereal until smooth. Make need to be strained if lumpy.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Fresh vegetables are always the best, but frozen are the next best thing. Canned vegetables are not as high in vitamins and minerals, because like cooked veggies, some of the nutrients have leaked into the water.
** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
MASHED POTATOES
7 months & older
1 scrubbed potato
2 tbs formula or breast milk
1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter (optional)
Baby cereal*** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.)
SCRUB the outside of the potato, prick with fork several times.
BAKE on a cookie tray, middle rack at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until very soft.
COOL completely, scoop the pulp and discard the skin.
PUREE in blender or mash with a fork.
ADD formula or breast milk. Butter & cereal (if desired).
STIR until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
*Potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates.
*** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
MINTY PEAS
around 7 months & older
1 cup shelled fresh or frozen peas*
1 cup water
sprig of fresh mint**
Optional:
Formula or breast milk.
(whole milk can be used for babies over 12 months)
1/4 ts sweet-cream butter
baby cereal***(rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.)
WASH the peas thoroughly.
SIMMER peas, mint & water in a small saucepan for 10-15 minutes or until very soft. Longer for the frozen peas.)
COOL completely.
DRAIN peas but save the water.**** (Take out the mint.)
MASH or puree peas with formula (or mothers milk, saved water) butter, & cereal until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Fresh vegetables are always the best, but frozen are the next best thing. Canned vegetables are not as high in vitamins and minerals, because like cooked veggies, some of the nutrients have leaked into the water.
**Mint is known to help relieve gas.
*** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
**** The cooking water contains vitamins and minerals that have \";leaked\"; from the peas.
MIXED VEGGIES & RICE
around 7 months & older
1/4 cup cooked brown rice*
1/4 cup clean, diced veggies
(tender carrots, potatoes, squash, broccoli)
Optional:
1 tsp of sweet-cream butter
COOK veggies in a saucepan about 40-50 minutes. (Reserve water for diluting mixture).
MASH or puree veggies with the cooked brown rice.
ADD water, formula or breast milk if it needs diluting.
COOL, serve, refrigerate or freeze.
* Rice is a good source of complex carbohydrates.
PEA SOUP
9 months & older
1/2 cup cup split peas (soaked overnight and rinsed thoroughly)
2 cups of water
1/4 cup potatoes (julienne)
1/4 cup carrots (finely diced)
1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter (optional)
Baby cereal*** to thicken, if needed
SIMMER peas & water on low heat for about 30 minutes, then add potatoes & carrots.
COOK on low heat an additional 40 minutes until all veggies are very soft.
COOL completely then drain the water into a separate boil for reserve.
MASH or puree veggies, add reserve water to make it thinner.** OR add formula or breast milk.
ADD butter & cereal (if desired).
STIR until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Carrots are a very good source of vitamin A& potassium.
** The cooking water contains vitamins and minerals that have \";leaked\"; from the veggies.
*** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
POTATO & CARROT PUREE
around 7 months & older
1 carrot*
1 potato**
Optional:
Formula or breast milk
(whole milk for babies over 12 months, with pediatrician ok)
1/4 tps sweet-cream butter
Baby cereal*** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.)
SCRUB the carrot and potato until clean & chop in tiny bits.
COOK the carrots and potatoes in water about 40 minutes until very soft.
COOL completely.
MASH or puree carrots & potatoes.
ADD formula, butter, mothers milk or cereal and stir until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Carrots are a good source of vitamin A and potassium.
** Potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates.
*** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
PUREED PEAS
around 7 months & older
1 cup shelled fresh or frozen peas*.
1 cup water
Optional:
formula or breast milk
(whole milk can be used for babies over 12 mos)
1 tsp sweet-cream butter
baby cereal** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.)
WASH the peas thoroughly.
SIMMER peas & water in a small saucepan for 10-15 minutes or until very soft (Longer for the frozen peas).
COOL completely.
DRAIN peas but save the water.***
MASH or puree peas with formula, breast milk, or the saved water) & cereal until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Fresh vegetables are always the best, but frozen are the next best thing. Canned vegetables are not as high in vitamins and minerals, because like cooked veggies, some of the nutrients have leaked into the water.
**Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
*** The cooking water contains vitamins and minerals that have \";leaked\"; from the peas.
SPINACH & POTATOES
12 months & older
1 scrubbed potato, pealed and sliced thin*
1/4 cup chopped spinach
just enough water to cover
Optional:
1/2 tsp sweet-cream butter
Boil potato & spinach in small amount of water, just enough to cover for about 45 minutes or until very tender.
COOL completely.
DRAIN water in separate bowl, but save if need for thinning.
PUREE in blender until smooth. Add reserve liquid if it needs thinning, or alternately baby cereal can be added if it needs to be thickened.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
*Potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates.
SQUASH (butternut)
7 months & older
1 whole squash*
Optional:
2 tbs formula or breast milk
1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter
Baby cereal* (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.)
SCRUB the outside of the squash, cut in half lengthwise & scoop the seeds out with a spoon.
BAKE on a cookie tray, middle rack at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until very soft.
COOL completely, scoop the pulp and discard the skin.
PUREE in blender. Be aware if the squash is \";stringy\"; it may need to be strained through a fine wire strainer so baby does not choke on strings.
ADD formula or breast milk if the puree needs thinning. Butter & cereal (if desired).
STIR until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
SWEET POTATOES
7 months & older
1 sweet potato
Optional:
2 tbs formula or breast milk
1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter
Baby cereal** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.)
SCRUB the outside of the sweet potato, prick with fork several times.
BAKE on a cookie tray, middle rack at 400 degrees for 50 minutes or until very soft.
COOL completely, scoop the pulp and discard the skin.
PUREE in blender. Be aware if the sweet potatoe is \";stringy\"; it may need to be strained through a fine wire strainer so baby does not choke on strings. add formula or breast milk.
ADD formula or breast milk if the puree needs thinning. Butter & cereal (if desired).
STIR until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
APPLE COBBLER
see below*
for pie a-la-mode mix in some formula, breast milk and the tiniest drip of vanilla extract
3 very clean cooking apples
1 egg yolk*
1 tsp water
1 tsp brown sugar
pinch of cinnamon
oatmeal cereal, to mix (if desired)
PEEL, remove seeds & chop into very thin slices.
COOK with the lemon juice & water in a small saucepan for 20 minutes or until soft.
MASH or puree the fruit.
STIR in the egg yolk & sugar until smooth.
BAKE at 350F for 15 min or until set.
COOL before serving it to baby.
STORE extra servings in the refrigerator or freezer.
* Give your baby eggs only when your pediatrician tells you that your baby is ready for them. For the first few feedings just give your baby a very small portion to make sure allergies do not develop. Eggs contain all of the 22 amino acids bodies need for new tissue growth, clotting of the blood & antibody production. Eggs are a very good source of protein.
APPLE OR PEAR DELIGHT
see below*
3 cooking apples or pears (or combo of both)
1 egg yolk*
½ tsp lemon juice
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp of water or apple juice
pinch of cinnamon
PEEL, core and slice the apple in very small pieces.
SIMMER with the lemon juice & water(or apple juice) in a small saucepan for 20 minutes or until soft.
MASH or puree the fruit.
STIR in the egg yolk & sugar until smooth.
BAKE at 350F for 15 min or until set.
COOL before serving it to baby.
STORE extra servings in the refrigerator or freezer.
* Give your baby eggs only when your pediatrician tells you that your baby is ready for them. For the first few feedings just give your baby a very small portion to make sure allergies do not develop. Eggs contain all of the 22 amino acids bodies need for new tissue growth, clotting of the blood & antibody production. Eggs are a very good source of protein.
APPLE PIE
Yields: 4 servings.
for pie a-la-mode mix in some formula, breast milk and a tiny drip of vanilla extract
3 cooking apples.
1 egg yolk*
½ tsp lemon juice
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp of water or apple juice
pinch of cinnamon
PEEL, core and slice the apple in very small pieces.
COOK with the lemon juice & water in a small saucepan for 20 minutes or until soft.
MASH or puree the fruit.
STIR in the egg yolk & sugar until smooth.
BAKE at 350F for 15 min or until set.
COOL before serving it to baby.
STORE extra servings in the refrigerator or freezer.
* Give your baby eggs only when your pediatrician tells you that your baby is ready for them. For the first few feedings just give your baby a very small portion to make sure allergies do not develop. Eggs contain all of the 22 amino acids bodies need for new tissue growth, clotting of the blood & antibody production. Eggs are a very good source of protein.
APRICOT PUREE
about 7 months & older
2 very ripe apricots*
Baby cereal** (for thickening if needed)
WASH and peel apricots.
REMOVE the pit and cut into small pieces.
MASH or puree apricots.
ADD cereal to thicken, if needed.
STIR until very smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Babies seem to LOVE apricots.
** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
APPLESAUCE
around 6 months & older
3 cooking apples, washed.
water or apple juice
cereal, to mix (if desired)
PEEL, remove seeds, and slice the apples in very small pieces. (discard peel)
SIMMER in water or apple juice in a small saucepan for 20 minutes or until soft.
DRAIN water/juice - but save in separate container in case apple sauce needs thinning.
MASH or puree the apples.
COOL before serving it to baby.
STORE extra servings in the refrigerator or freezer.
BANANA & APPLE PUREE
around 6 months & older
1 peeled, cooked and soft apple*
1 very ripe, (almost black) banana *
MASH or puree the combination until very soft and smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
** Bananas vs apples: A banana has less water, fifty percent more food energy, four times the protein, half the fat, twice the carbohydrate, almost three times the phosphorus, nearly five times the Vitamin A and iron, at least twice the other vitamins and minerals as an apple.
BANANA PUREE
around 6 months & older
1 very ripe banana*
Optional:
2 tbs formula or breast milk
Baby cereal** (for thickening if needed)
WASH the outside of the banana peel carefully, then remove peel.
SLICE into small circles, to make it easier for mashing.
MASH with a fork.
ADD cereal to thicken, if needed.
STIR until very smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
If the banana turns brown shortly after mashing it's ok - as long as it is consumed within a half an hour of preparation.
*Riper bananas are easier on babies digestive system. Bananas vs apples: A banana has less water, fifty percent more food energy, four times the protein, half the fat, twice the carbohydrate, almost three times the phosphorus, nearly five times the Vitamin A and iron, at least twice the other vitamins and minerals as an apple.
** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
BANANA & OATMEAL BREAKFAST
around 8 months & older
1 very ripe banana*
1/4 cup rolled quick oats
3/4 cup formula or breast milk
COMBINE oats and 1/2 cup formula or milk.
COOK in a small sauce pan, bringing it to a boil.
SIMMER over low heat for 5 minutes; stir occasionally.
MASH or puree the banana with the remaining formula or milk.
COMBINE banana and oatmeal mixtures.
STIR until very smooth.
COOL well before serving.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
*Riper bananas are easier on babies digestive system. Bananas vs apples: A banana has less water, fifty percent more food energy, four times the protein, half the fat, twice the carbohydrate, almost three times the phosphorus, nearly five times the Vitamin A and iron, at least twice the other vitamins and minerals as an apple.
BANANA YOGURT
around 10 months & older
1 very ripe banana*
1/4 cup plain yogurt**
Optional:
Baby cereal*** (for thickening if needed)
WASH the outside of the banana peel carefully, then remove peel.
SLICE into small circles, to make it easier for mashing.
MASH with a fork.
ADD yogurt. If needed add cereal to thicken.
STIR until very smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
If the banana turns brown shortly after mashing it's ok - as long as it is consumed within a half an hour of preparation. Another fruit can be substituted for banana. If it is a hard fruit, such as apples be sure to cook until soft.
*Riper bananas are easier on babies digestive system. Bananas vs apples: A banana has less water, fifty percent more food energy, four times the protein, half the fat, twice the carbohydrate, almost three times the phosphorus, nearly five times the Vitamin A and iron, at least twice the other vitamins and minerals as an apple.
** Yogurt helps to maintain a healthy balance in the digestive system.
***Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
MELON (cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon)
10 months & older
1/4 cup sliced, soft, seedless melon, rind removed*
Baby cereal** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.)
PUREE in blender or mash with a fork.
ADD cereal (if desired).
STIR until smooth.
SERVE or refrigerate.
*Melons are best fresh, and do not freeze well.
** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
NECTARINES
6 months & older
1 washed, soft nectarine
Baby cereal** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.)
PEEL, remove pit & slice the nectarine in very small pieces.
PUREE nectarine in blender or mash with a fork.
ADD cereal (if desired).
STIR until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
PEACHES
6 months & older
1 washed, soft peach
Baby cereal** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.)
PEEL, remove pit & slice the peach in very small pieces.
PUREE peach in blender or mash with a fork.
ADD cereal (if desired).
STIR until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
PEACH COBBLER
see below*
for pie a-la-mode mix in some formula, breast milk and the tiniest drip of vanilla extract
3 very soft ripe peaches, washed.
1 egg yolk*
1 tsp water
1 tsp brown sugar
pinch of cinnamon
oatmeal cereal, to mix (if desired)
PEEL, remove pit and slice the peach in very small pieces.
COOK with the lemon juice & water in a small saucepan for 20 minutes or until soft.
MASH or puree the fruit.
STIR in the egg yolk & sugar until smooth.
BAKE at 350F for 15 min or until set.
COOL before serving it to baby.
STORE extra servings in the refrigerator or freezer.
* Give your baby eggs only when your pediatrician tells you that your baby is ready for them. For the first few feedings just give your baby a very small portion to make sure allergies do not develop. Eggs contain all of the 22 amino acids bodies need for new tissue growth, clotting of the blood & antibody production. Eggs are a very good source of protein.
PEACH COBBLER for wee ones
6 months & older
1 very ripe peach
a few tsp baby oatmeal cereal*
1-2 ounces formula or breast milk
tiniest pinch of cinnamon (optional)
PEEL, remove pit (discard both the pit & peel) & slice the peach into small chunks.
MASH or puree the fruit.
ADD cinnamon (optional), formula or breast milk & cereal until the desired consistency is reached.
STIR until smooth.
STORE extra servings in the refrigerator or freezer.
*Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
PEARS
6 months & older
1 washed, soft pear
Baby cereal** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.)
PEEL, remove pit & slice the pear in very small pieces.
PUREE pear in blender or mash with a fork.
ADD cereal (if desired).
STIR until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
RASPBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES & CITRUS FRUITS
12 months or older
While I firmly believe in offering baby a wide variety of foods to choose from, I am also on the cautious side when it comes to some food. As always check with your pediatrician for guidance.
RASPBERRIES tend to be hard to clean, and contain those tiny seeds in the middle. I would avoid them altogether until baby is over 12 months. If you want to add some sort of raspberry flavoring to a recipe for variety I would suggest buying a baby juice that contains raspberry. Can't go wrong with being too safe.
STRAWBERRIES are not as hard to clean, but tend to be one of those allergy developing fruits. I would wait until the baby is again, over 12 months, with a more developed immune system to lessen the chance of allergies. This may be overcautious, again...
CITRUS FRUIT is very acidy. I think citrus can be hard on the digestive system. This is another category I would avoid until after 12 months. (Now a tiny drop of lemon juice is fine). Baby will get plenty of vitamin C from formula and other fruits & vegetables offered.
ZWIEBACK
around 10 months or older, definitely in the teeth stage - also see below*
½ cup of formula or breast milk
(whole milk for babies over 12 months)
1 pkg of active dry yeast
¼ cup of sugar
¼ cup of melted sweet cream butter
¼ tsp of salt
½ tsp ground anise
(found in the spice section of your grocery store)
3 unbeaten eggs*
3 cups of unbleached flour (all-purpose ok)
SCALD the formula or milk.
COOL to lukewarm.
ADD yeast to the milk.
ALLOW to top rise. (6 minutes)
ADD sugar, butter, anise, eggs.
STIR until ingredients are well blended.
ADD enough flour to handle the dough.
KNEAD until smooth, adding remaining flour as needed (Or kneaded, ha ha.)
LET rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
ROLL out dough to ½ inch thickness.
CUT into strips 1 inch wide, then cut the strips to 3 inches long.
PLACE on a buttered cookie sheet, 1 and a half inches apart.
LET rise again for 30 minutes.
BAKE for 20 minutes at 400f.**
CHICKEN*
around 8 months & older
cut of chicken, white meat preferred**
water for thinning
BAKE until there is no pink in the middle, slice to be sure. A good tip is to take extra from your dinner (as long as it is not loaded down with spices during cooking - and cook a little longer for baby).
CHOP into tiny cubes.
PUREE in a blender or food processor.
COOL before serving it to baby.
STORE extra servings in the refrigerator or freezer.
* This is great to make extras to add to various fruit & vegetable dishes you make for baby.
** Not only does white meat contain less fat, but it also contains more protein than dark meat.
CHICKEN & BROCCOLI
around 9 months & older
1/3 cup chopped & cooked boneless chicken*
1/4 cup cooked broccoli**, very soft
reserve water the broccoli was cooked in
Optional:
baby cereal***
MIX chicken with cooked broccoli
CHOP in food processor or blender.(Or hand-mash for courser texture for older babies.)
ADD reserve cooking water from the broccoli to thin. (Cereal will thicken any baby recipe - if it becomes too thick, thin out with formula or milk.)
PUREE until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Poultry is a good source of protein.
** Broccoli can cause gas.
*** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is also good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
CHICKEN & NOODLES
around 9 months & older
1/3 cup chopped & cooked boneless chicken*
1/4 cup cooked elbow macaroni
formula or breast milk for thinning, if needed
Optional:
baby cereal**
MIX chicken with cooked macaroni
CHOP in food processor or blender.(Or hand-mash for courser texture for older babies.)
ADD formula or breast milk to thin if needed Cereal will thicken any baby recipe.
PUREE until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Poultry is a good source of protein.
** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is also good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
CHICKEN & RICE
around 8 months & older
1/3 cup chopped & cooked boneless chicken*
1/4 cup cooked brown or white rice (I prefer brown)
formula or breast milk for thinning, if needed
Optional:
baby cereal**
MIX chicken with cooked rice
CHOP in food processor or blender. Hand-mash for courser texture for older babies.
ADD formula or breast milk to thin if needed Cereal will thicken any baby recipe.
PUREE until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Poultry is a good source of protein.
** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is also good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
CHICKEN STEW
around 10 months or older
1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken
1 peeled potato*
¼ cup shelled fresh or frozen peas**
1 peeled carrot***
1 stalk of celery
1/4 cup uncooked macaroni****
4 cups of water 1/4 cup formula or breast milk
(whole milk can be used for babies over 12 mos)
WASH the carrot, celery & peas thoroughly.
CHOP carrot, potato & celery very fine.
SIMMER veggies in a small saucepan for 20 minutes.
ADD macaroni and cook for 10 minutes longer or until very soft.
COOL until able to handle.
DRAIN veggies but save the water.*****
MASH or puree veggies & chicken with formula, breast milk or the saved water.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
*Potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates.
**Fresh vegetables are always the best, but frozen are the next best thing. Canned vegetables are not as high in vitamins and minerals, because like cooked veggies, some of the nutrients have leaked into the water.
***Carrots are a very good source of vitamin A & potassium.
****Macaroni is also a good source of complex carbohydrates.
***** The cooking water contains vitamins and minerals that have \";leaked\"; from the veggies.
CHICKEN OR TURKEY WITH PEACHES
around 9 months or older
1/3 cup chopped & cooked boneless chicken* or turkey*
1/4 cup cooked white or brown rice**
1 very ripe peach
1 tbs formula or breast milk,
(whole milk for babies over 12 mos)
Optional:
tiny drop of vanilla extract
baby cereal***
MIX chicken or turkey, rice and peach.
CHOP in food processor or blender.(Or hand-mash for courser texture.)
ADD formula or milk, vanilla and cereal. (Cereal will thicken any baby recipe - if it becomes too thick, thin out with formula or milk.)
PUREE until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Poultry is a good source of protien.
** Rice is a good source of complex carbohydrates.
*** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is also good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
CREAM OF CHICKEN & POTATO
around 10 months or older
1/3 cup chopped & cooked boneless chicken*
1/4 cup chopped & cooked potato**
1 tbs of shredded mild cheddar cheese
¼ cup formula or breast milk,
(whole milk for babies over 12 months)
Optional:
2 tsp sweet-cream butter
baby cereal***
COMBINE all ingredients except the cheese and baby cereal in a saucepan.
SIMMER over low heat for 10 minutes. (Make sure the liquid does not boil off.)
ADD cheese and cereal & stir until desired thickness.
MASH or puree the ingredients.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Poultry is a good source of protein.
** Potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates.
*** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
SCRAMBLED EGGS & CHEESE
Yields: 2 servings
2 eggs*
2 tbs formula or breast milk
(whole milk for babies over 12 mos.)
2 tbs shredded mild cheddar or American cheese.
1/2 tsp sweet-cream butter
WHIP the eggs & milk until foamy.
ADD cheese.
COOK mixture in a small frying pan
(I find the non-stick kind the best) with the butter for about 4 minutes.
STIR constantly to prevent the eggs from being crispy.
COOL to warm & serve.
* Give your baby eggs when your pediatrician tells you that your baby is ready for them. For the first few feedings just give your baby a very small portion to make sure no allergies develop. Eggs contain all 22 amino acids bodies need for new tissue growth, the clotting or blood & antibody formation. Eggs are a very good source of protein.
APPLES & CHICKEN
around 9 months & older
1/3 cup chopped & cooked boneless chicken*
1/4 cup cooked apple (no skin or seeds), very soft
formula or breast milk
Optional:
baby cereal**
MIX chicken with cooked apple.
CHOP or puree in food processor or blender.
ADD formula or breast milk too thin, if needed. Baby cereal can be added for thickening.
PUREE until smooth.
SERVE, refrigerate or freeze.
* Poultry is a good source of protein.
** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is also good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
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