Baby’s
First Cereal: Make it from Scratch
By
Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers
Rice is easily
digested and has low allergen aspects, so it is commonly recommended
as the first food you introduce to your baby. Many of the
recipes for making baby cereals are time consuming, but with
the use of the freezer and a blender, homemade rice cereal
is simple and convenient.
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This recipe is perfect for
infants, but by adding a few “extras” it will tempt the taste buds
of kids and adults.
Ingredients:
3 cups of brown rice, cooked according to package directions
12 ounces breast milk, water, or infant formula
Directions:
Place the cooked brown rice in a blender with the breast milk/water/formula.
Puree until completely smooth – you cannot make this cereal too smooth.
Pour the cereal into ice trays, cover and freeze overnight. Once frozen, pop
the cubes out of the trays, place in a freezer bag or container, labeled with
the date and return to the freezer. Lasts up to two months.
To serve:
Defrost the cubes, and add breast milk or formula to develop a smooth consistency.
For babies just starting solids, thin the cereal to a semi-liquid consistency.
Warm the cereal, if desired. You can also change the flavor of the cereal by
adding fruit or veggie baby food, once your baby has started to eat those foods.
Extras for the older crowd:
Ground nuts and maple syrup
Cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins and honey
Fruit preserves
Cinnamon sugar and dried fruit
About
the authors: Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers are sisters,
the mothers of five children and founders of Fresh Baby, creators
or products such as homemade baby food kits, baby food cookbooks,
baby food and breast milk storage trays, breastfeeding reminders,
and child development diaries (www.FreshBaby.com).
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