There are many recipes that families can begin to experiment with once their baby reaches the age where they are ready to begin exploring food other than formula, breast milk or infant cereal. It is an exciting time in the kitchen and enthusiasm is a great way to get baby interested in solid food to make the process of weaning baby al little smoother.
Fruits and vegetables are the primary foods for young bodies, generally easy to digest and full of vitamins, the brighter the colour the more attractive to the young diner!
The following recipe for avocado fruit salad includes two of baby’s favourites; avocado and banana both soft and tasty fruits that contain a large amount of nutrients vital to baby’s growth and development.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 3 ripe bananas
- 3 steamed pears or apples
- 3 T plain natural yogurt
Method
Peel, seed and dice the fruits into the appropriate sizes for your child’s experience and abilities.
Serve avocado fruit salad in a bowl with a yogurt dollop on top
For a younger child or a fruit ‘dip’, place ingredients into a blender and puree until desired texture is achieved.
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