By cooking in bulk and freezing the baby food in small one-meal proportions, you can have healthy meals on hand for every meal.
Bananas are the instant infant food that you'll find easy to prepare when making your own baby food. Since they don't require cooking, preparation time in nil, plus they're packed with nutrients.
Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. In addition, ripe bananas contain pectin, a soluble fiber that prevents constipation. Fully ripe bananas are better for your baby as they contain more antioxidants than under ripe fruit.
A baked banana with apricots is a sweet treat for babies as young as six months old. You'll need 1/2 cup of dried apricots, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla essence and 1 medium ripe banana. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Simmer the apricots in a little water or apple juice until soft, and then puree them in a food processor. Combine the apricot puree with the vanilla. If you'd like a little sweetness add a drop of maple syrup.
Remember to NEVER use honey. Slice the banana in half lengthwise and place them each on a piece of foil. Spoon the apricot puree onto each banana and seal the foil so that you have two individual packs. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Allow the bananas to cool and then mash them with a fork. Voila! Your baby will love this sweet treat.
Making your own baby food should be an enjoyable experience, so have fun experimenting with lots of different healthy recipes for babies. No matter what kind of baby food you're making, just remember to keep all of your tools clean and beware of choking hazards and potential allergens.
Babies love to learn and discover new things, so make exploring the delights of a healthy diet part of their lives.
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