Homemade Baby Food
Homemade baby foodWhy make your own baby food? Well it may not be faster than opening a jar, but it has been proven healthier than the leading jarred baby food that sits on the shelf for months at a time. Making your own baby food has less sugar, and no additives or preservatives, compared to jarred baby food found at the store.In fact, grinding up bananas and peaches and oranges actually have a better smell and more taste then jarred food.I have a hard time feeding my child; he is a very picky eater, but these recipes below he absolutely loves. I know they take some time to cook, but when you make extra you can store in the freezer, and microwave at meal times. You can keep in the freezer for up to a month. Remember that if your baby isn’t over a year and is still breastfeeding or on formula. You cannot microwave formula or breast milk, so freezing the leftovers is problem not a good idea.Here are some easy homemade baby recipes that are easy that both you and your baby will love.Banana Oatmeal Breakfast8 monthsMakes about 2 servings¼ cup oats¾ cup formula, breast milk, or for over a year whole milk1 whole bananaCombine oats and ½ cup milk, bring to a boil, let cool about 5 min, stir occasionallyMash banana and rest of the milk and add to the oatsChicken and Broccoli10 monthsMakes about 4-6 servingsYou can put in containers and freeze for about a month1 boneless skinless chicken breast1 bag frozen broccoli florets1 can chicken broth1 can cream of chicken soupInfant rice cerealCook chicken and broccoli in chicken broth for about an hour. Add cream of chicken soup. Add rice cereal to desired consistency and serve.Turkey Dinner10 monthsMakes about 2 servings2 ounces cooked ground turkey½ cup white uncooked rice1 diced carrot¼ cup peas½ teaspoon butter11/2 cups waterHeat water and butter on medium heat. Add rice, turkey, peas and carrots to hot water. Simmer covered for 20 minutesCool and serve.Cinnamon and sugar covered bananas10 monthsMakes 1 serving1 banana sliced into bite sized piecesCinnamon and sugarSlice up a banana and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top of each bananaOnly sprinkle you don’t want to fill the child up with sugar, especially in the morning.If you are having trouble feeding your child, try these recipes they taste good and are good for them. You will feel good giving these nutritious foods to your child.
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