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When I think of "convenience" baby food, I don't think of jars... I think of sweet potato!
After all, what could be easier than popping one in the oven (you don't even need to peel it!) and baking it for about an hour - then slicing it open and scooping out the soft flesh? Its texture is so perfect for babies, it doesn't even need mashing - and, of course, the sweet taste makes it appealing to even the pickiest eater!
Sweet potatoes, which can be found with either orange, red, yellow, purple or white skins, are very nutritious and are rich sources of beta-carotene (vitamin A), vitamin C and manganese. They also provide your baby with fiber, vitamin B6, iron and potassium.
They are ideal for use as a "first food" from 6 months of age and can also be offered as a first finger food. Simply peel a cooled, baked sweet potato, then cut into cubes. Sprinkle with cinnamon and offer to your baby - nature's delicious "fast food"!
This recipe for "Chicken and Sweet Potato Mash" is VERY quick and easy and is suitable for babies from 7 months.
Remember: Check with your doctor before introducing ANY new foods to your baby.
1/4 cup cooked boneless chicken, cubed
1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 medium carrot, peeled and cubed
2tbsp grated cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp chopped fresh chives
Steam the sweet potato and carrot cubes until tender
Drain well, then add the cheese and stir until the cheese has melted.
Stir in the chicken, then puree or mash to the ideal texture for your baby.
This information is provided by Homemade-baby-food-recipes.com. Homemade Baby Food Recipes was created by Christine Albury, a mother of four who began making her own baby food when her first child became interested in solids. Unimpressed by the range of bland commercial foods available, Christine began experimenting with a variety of healthy foods and spices to produce tasty and nutritious meals for her children. Her website includes a wide range of these recipes, along with current infant nutrition guidelines and food allergy information.
Christine has had articles published by many parenting websites and writes for a regional UK magazine. Two years ago, she emigrated from the UK with her husband and children and now lives on a tiny island in the Bahamas - where making your own baby food is essential!
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