Easy All Natural Recipes For Your Baby And Toddler

Introducing solid foods to your baby or toddler is an exciting milestone. But it can also be a bit daunting, especially if you're not sure where to start. The good news is, there are plenty of easy and healthy all-natural recipes that you can make for your little one.

Real Baby Food: Easy, All-Natural Recipes for Your Baby and Toddler

by Jenna Helwig

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This article provides a variety of recipes for different stages of your child's development, from purees to finger foods. All of the recipes are made with fresh, whole ingredients and are free from artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and other harmful additives.

Purees

Purees are a great way to introduce new foods to your baby. They're easy to digest and can be made with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and meats.

Apple Puree

1. Peel and core 1 apple.
2. Cut the apple into small pieces.
3. Steam the apple pieces until they are soft.
4. Puree the steamed apples in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Banana Puree

1. Peel 1 ripe banana.
2. Mash the banana with a fork or spoon.
3. You can add a little breast milk or formula to thin out the puree, if desired.

Sweet Potato Puree

1. Peel and cut 1 sweet potato into small pieces.
2. Steam the sweet potato pieces until they are soft.
3. Puree the steamed sweet potatoes in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Finger Foods

Once your baby is old enough to start eating finger foods, there are a variety of healthy options to choose from. Finger foods can help your baby develop their fine motor skills and coordination.

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, mash 1 ripe banana.
3. Add 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 1/4 cup of almond flour, 1/4 cup of coconut oil, 1/4 cup of honey, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the bowl.
4. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
5. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 egg, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in 1 grated apple.
6. Fill a muffin tin lined with paper liners with the batter.
7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Sweet Potato Fries

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Cut 1 sweet potato into fries.
3. Toss the fries with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
4. Spread the fries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown and crispy.

Toddler Meals

Once your toddler is old enough to eat table foods, there are a variety of healthy and nutritious meals that you can make for them.

Chicken Noodle Soup

1. In a large pot, combine 4 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of cooked chicken, 1 cup of carrots, 1 cup of celery, 1 cup of onions, and 1 cup of egg noodles.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

1. In a large skillet, brown 1 pound of ground beef.
2. Add 1 onion, chopped, and 2 cloves of garlic, minced, to the skillet and cook until softened.
3. Add 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can of tomato sauce, 1 (15 ounce) can of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Cook 1 pound of spaghetti according to package directions.
6. Serve the spaghetti with the meat sauce.

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

1. Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of 2 slices of bread.
2. Place 1 slice of cheese on one of the slices of bread.
3. Top with the remaining slice of bread, buttered side up.
4. Grill the sandwich in a panini press or on a griddle until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

These are just a few of the many easy and healthy all-natural recipes that

Real Baby Food: Easy, All-Natural Recipes for Your Baby and Toddler

by Jenna Helwig

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	50733 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	428 pages

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