By Monalisa Mehrotra
Most new moms are often confused about what’s the best time to introduce solid foods and which baby cereals to start with? Doctors recommend that breastfeeding moms must until their baby is 6-months-old.
When the time is right, start with a single-grain, iron-fortified baby cereal. But you can also start with 1 or 2 tbsp (tablespoons) of healthy, organic, no-maida cereal mixed with breast milk, formula, or water.
I started my little one on baby cereal recipes flavored with natural fruits and veggies, like carrot, avocado, spinach, etc. My idea was to get my little one a hang of eating the first food (i.e. baby cereal) along with puréed fruits, vegetables, beans, lentils, or yogurt. Ofcourse, I would wait a few days between introducing new foods to make sure she didn’t have an allergic reaction.
Such first foods are ideal and versatile recipes for baby’s small tummies. They are rich in fiber, protein and calcium, also wholesome, easily digested, and an excellent food option if the baby is constipated as its rich in soluble fiber.
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It is a myth that giving oats to babies may result in weight loss but it is not true. Oats has the necessary fiber content and rich in protein too. But always consult your pediatrician or follow the 3-day-rule before starting any new food for your baby.
Also read: 6-Months Baby Food Charts (Weekly)
Today, I will be using the Slurrp Farm Oats Powder to make 4 yummy and healthy baby cereal recipes.
The oats powder is loaded with delicious ingredients that actually tastes like a real meal – no bland baby food here.
Who knew it was possible, and even so easy, to make baby cereals.
Yummy and healthy baby cereal recipes:
Ingredients:
1. 2 Tablespoons Slurrp Farm Oats Powder
2. ½ Cup water
3. 2 Tablespoons carrot puree
4. 2 Tablespoons beetroot puree
5. 2 Tablespoons mashed banana
6. 2 Tablespoons spinach puree
7. Sweetener – Slurrp Farm Jaggery Powder (Optional)
How to make Baby Cereal Recipes:
1. Carrot Oats Porridge
1. In a bowl bring to boil ½ cup water, add two tablespoons of Slurrp Farm Oats Powder and cook till done.
2. Add carrot puree – to make this, steam carrots and blend it in a blender.
3. Cook till done.
2. Beetroot Oats Porridge
1. In a bowl bring to boil ½ cup water, add two tablespoons of Slurrp Farm Oats Powder and cook till done.
2. Add beetroot puree – To make this, steam beetroot and blend it in a blender
3. Cook till done.
3. Banana Oats Porridge
1. In a bowl bring to boil ½ cup water, add two tablespoons of Slurrp Farm Oats Powder and cook till done.
2. Add Mashed banana
3. Cook till done.
4. Spinach Oats Porridge
1. In a bowl bring to boil ½ cup water, add two tablespoons of Slurrp Farm Oats Powder and cook till done.
2. Add spinach puree – To prepare this, steam or boil spinach leaves and blend it in a blender
3. Cook till done.
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Did you give your cereals a colorful twist with all the yummy and healthy ingredients? If not, try these recipes and share with us on our Instagram @SlurrpFarm. |
