Good Food Baby Blog

Did you know the first food is now pureed meats and iron riched cereals! Check out some more tips soon.

Ingredients:

1) At least 2 cups of whatever vegetable your toddler likes (such as brocolli florets, carrots, potatoes and/ or yams)

2) 1 cup of bread crumbs (make your own; take one to two slices of whole wheat bread and toast it, simple)

3) 2 ½ tablespoons of water

4) 2 ½ tablespoons of olive oil

5) 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder

1) Chop the vegetables into small cube like pieces.
2) In a bowl add the vegetables and the rest of the ingredients.
3) Shape into the nuggets.
4) Bake in the oven at 3750 F for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway.

Strawberries are now in season and they can make great summer snack for your toddler. Try cutting them into appropriate sizes and they can dip them in yogourt as a great snack idea. They are high in vitamin C and so they are a source of antioxidants. Be sure to check with your dietitian if it is a new food for your toddler’s meal plan.

Bananas are a great fruit to add to toddler’s snacks or breakfast. Not only does it digest well it is naturally sweet. Bananas are a good source of potassium. Try cutting them up and adding them to yogourt and sprinkle with a little cinnamon.

Every growing child needs Vitamin A for growth and development, B-vitamins for regulating metabolism and good blood circulation, Vitamin C for muscles and health, and iron for muscles and blood cells. Serve carrots and celery sticks which happen to contain these nutrients with plain low fat yogourt for dipping as a great afternoon snack.

Butternut and acorn squash are great for babies starting on solid foods or serve for toddlers as a solid. Squash is full of great nutrients such as vitamin A and vitamin. Cut the squash in half, remove seeds and then bake at 350 degrees Celsius for around thirty minutes. Scoop out the flesh and mash for homemade baby food.

Ingredients:

1. 1 package of flavored tofu such as banana
2. 1 banana
3. 1 to 2 teaspoons of water of almond milk
4. ½ teaspoons of almond extract (optional)

Directions:

1. Blend tofu in the food processor until smooth.
2. Add the banana and blends some more, add water as need until desired consistency and almond extract and blend as well.
3. Pour into dishes and chill in the fridge for minimum of two hours.
4. Serve as is or with fresh fruit toppings.
Makes four to five servings.

Mandarin oranges are fun finger foods that are high in vitamin C and a source of fibre. The best part, kids love them! For any easy healthy snack, keep it simple and peel and separate the sections for your toddler and serve with yogourt. Or throw them into a salad for a twist!

A good example of a food that is both versatile and packed with nutrients is tofu. Tofu is an excellent meat and alternative because it is low fat, high in fibre and a source of protein. It is best to buy medium firm by Superior because otherwise there is not enough protein per serving such as the soft or silken tofu. An easy way to incorporate it into their diet is by making dessert out of it!
Stay tuned next week for a simple delicious recipe!

Blueberries are not only a good source of fibre but they contain Vitamin C which is antioxidant. If you are not purchasing from your local supermarket during the summer months, it is best to buy them frozen so they are still nutritionally sound. Add them to your toddler’s cereal or cook them in their oatmeal. Also frozen blueberries makes great whole wheat blueberry muffins.