10
months
don’t forget
THE FATS!
Don’t forget to include fat in your baby’s diet! Fat is essential for baby’s growth as well as brain development. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants and young toddlers get about half their calories from this nutrient. Avocados, oils, olives, fish like salmon or sardines, and nut butters are all great ways to help baby get important unsaturated fats and help your baby to like these flavors. Aim to offer fats in small amounts at each meal. Here are ways to include fat in your little one’s day: Slice an avocado to make a wonderful finger food. You can also mash it on toast ‘fingers’ or add it to a smoothie. Smear nut butters thinly on banana or toast, or even blend into plain yogurt with fruit.
Bake sweet potatoes or other root vegetables in strips with olive, coconut, or canola oil. Serve scrambled eggs made with olive oil or butter. Offer shredded cheese or bite-sized cubes of cheese if your little one is ready.
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AVOCADO GREEN SMOOTHIE This tip is from our Happy Mama Mentor Colleen, RD, CBS and mom to John & Benjamin Also available to chat at: happyfamilyorganics.com/chat
AVOCADO GREEN SMOOTHIE for baby
recipe by
@babyfoode
A tasty green smoothie, with unsaturated fats from the avocado, protein from the yogurt & iron from the spinach, this smoothie can be served as breakfast, lunch or a snack for baby.
What you’ll need: 1/2 banana 1/4 avocado 1/4 cup spinach, packed 1/4 cup whole milk yogurt, plain 3-4 ice cubes 2/3 cup liquid (water, breast milk, prepared formula) pinch of chia seeds (optional)
How to make it STEP 1:
Add all ingredients to blender.
STEP 2:
Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, scraping down sides if needed, until smoothie is completely smooth & creamy. The smoothie should be on the thinner side so its easier for baby to drink.
STEP 3:
Pour smoothie into a sippy cup or a cup with straw and serve.
Makes 2, 4-5 oz servings. Can save in the refrigerator for up to 24 hrs. Alternative serving suggestion: If your child is not yet ready for a straw, you could mash the ingredients together in a bowl, leave out the spinach and water, breastmilk, or formula, and feed it with a spoon.