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Finger Foods For Baby and Toddler: Everything you ever wanted to know
Dr Greene.com recently asked Ruth to be a special guest perspectives blogger on their informational website. Ruth was more than happy to provide 5 terrific blog posts sharing all kinds of great, detailed information on finger foods and tips for getting started with finger foods for babies and toddlers. In case you missed it, here is a description and a link to each fantastic blog post.
Finger Foods: What They Are And Why They Are Important To Your Baby’s Diet
Getting Started With Finger Foods
Finger Food Ideas For Baby and Toddler: Fruits, Whole Grains, and Vegetables
Baby and Toddler Finger Food Ideas Galore: Proteins, Dairy, Omega 3 Healthy Fats
Baby and Toddler Finger Food Ideas Galore: Seeds and Dips
Super Baby Food is happy to be a part of the Dr. Greene team! Be sure to check out some of the other terrific information on Dr. Greene’s website.
Happy Halloween: Super Baby Food Pumpkin Toddler Recipes To Celebrate
It’s that time of year where everything seems to turn orange. Celebrate Halloween with your little one with these Pumpkin themed toddler recipes from Super Baby Food!
Great Pumpkin Pancakes
1 beaten egg
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
1/2 cup Super Flour*
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Mix all ingredients in bowl and cook. Top with a mixture of yogurt and orange juice concentrate
Pumpkin Custard
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine:
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
1/2 cup honey
3 beaten eggs
1 1/3 cups milk
1 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pour into greased baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes or until set. Refrigerate, covered well, and eat within 2-3 days. Serve cool.
Pumpkin Hors d’oeuvres
Mix together:
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 beaten egg
2 tablespoons milk
Form balls and roll in
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (or wheat germ) mixed with
1/2 teaspoon fresh finely minced parsley.
Bake or fry, making sure that egg gets thoroughly cooked.
We hope these Super Baby Food Halloween Toddler Recipes will help you and your family to celebrate! Have a happy and delicious Halloween!
Super Baby Food Super Snacks, Plus a Toddler Snack Recipe
With regard to a baby’s or toddler’s diet, the word “snacks” is a misnomer. We adults tend to think of snacks as sweet little bits of foods that we eat for enjoyment more than to assuage hunger or to provide nutrition. This is not true for your baby or toddler. Super Baby Food “Super Snacks” are not extras, but a necessary part of your baby or toddler’s daily diet that adds calories and nutrition! Of course, baby’s and toddler’s are different. Below is a simple, nutritious Super Snack recipe for a Toddler. The Super Baby Food Blog will be sharing many more Toddler and Baby Super Snack information and recipes, so come back and visit often!
Toddler Hors d’oeuvre Recipe:
Fresh Fruit Hors d’oeuvres
1 ripe mashed banana, or some avocado or other mashed fruit
1/2 C chopped nuts, (if not allergic, of course)
2 teaspoons honey
Do not cook but form into balls and refrigerate or freeze!
There are plenty more recipes in Super Baby Food, or check back with us us here at the blog! Happy Super Snacking!
