50 Complete and Tasty Baby Food Recipes

The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend exclusive breastfeeding for up to six months. After this age, the introduction of other complementary foods is necessary to meet the nutritional needs of the baby.

Andréia Betti da Silva, nutritionist at the Dr. Family Clinic, comments that until the sixth month of life, the child's digestive system is not ready to properly digest food, or its immune system capable of combating possible infections arising from it.

Andrea Alencar de Oliveira, pediatrician and pediatric oncologist at the Dr. Family Clinic, explains that if the child is using fresh cow's milk (canister milk or powdered milk), the main porridge may be advanced to four or five months at the doctor's discretion.


Before the main porridge, you should start the fruit porridge in the morning or afternoon without replacing a breastfeeding. Should you introduce crushed or shaved fruit porridge, or a natural fruit juice? start with 80 mL, with a maximum volume of 120 mL / day. Do we prefer the use of fresh fruit in the form of baby food instead of juices, because of the higher risk of obesity, due to the higher glycemic index (and tendency to sweeten the juice), besides the loss of fiber in the juice? , highlights the pediatrician.

Preparing baby food

Andrea explains that the main (salty) pope should contain:

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• One representative from each group should be placed; use a teaspoon / dessert of soybean oil or olive oil or canola (raw) and spices such as garlic and onions, parsley, chives, bay leaves, coriander etc. Do not use industrialized spices! After choosing one ingredient from each group, it is necessary to peel and chop into small pieces. And cook the food, starting with the ones with the longest cooking time and, lastly, the ones that cook faster. Add the oil at the end, knead with the fork and offer the warm baby food ?, explains the pediatrician.

The nutritionist Andréia points out that:

1. To start with, the foods you choose should look good and have a reliable source. Then they should be washed properly, with manual hygiene (with the appropriate brush) and chemical, with chlorine / bleach (for the raw food consumed).


2. For fruit porridge: chop the food (s) you choose, mash them or scrape them well with a fork, and serve. Do not liquefy. Care should be taken with seeds and husks in the preparation of the porridge, and avoid adding sugar or cereals.

3. For the preparation of cooked porridge: chop the chosen food (s) and place it in a pan with water. Let it cook over low heat until soft. Remove from pan and mash them well with a fork, and serve. When using more fibrous foods such as vegetables and meat, you can use the sieve to facilitate chewing / swallowing of the baby in the early stages.

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4. Do not use blender or processor. Avoid using salt to season the baby food (especially in the first 2-3 months), prefer fresh herbs? Let the baby learn the true taste of food.

50 recipes of baby food to prepare at home

Salted

1. Carrot baby food: A simple and nutritious recipe for babies who already have teeth. It is also a tasty alternative to take with your little toes (for slightly larger babies). Remembering that carrots are a great food and have many vitamins essential for the health of the little ones.

2. Pea Baby Food: A special recipe for babies being introduced into the solid food universe who are looking for new textures and flavors. Pea cream has a less liquid consistency and still has some soft pea bits.

3. Pure yam: a simple and tasty recipe to make always. It takes peeled and diced yams, garlic, homemade broth and onion.

4. Pumpkin Porridge: A very mild pumpkin cream, ideal to be the child's first porridge, because the texture is very liquid and the taste usually pleases the little ones!

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5. Potato porridge, manioc and carrot: In addition to these main ingredients, you will need minced onion, garlic, olive oil and boiling water. Remember to check the temperature before serving the baby!

6. Potato Chips, Cabbage and Broth: To make homemade broth you will use muscle.Then the other ingredients are just potatoes, organic kale, onion and garlic.

7. Rice, beans and kale porridge: delicious and super nutritious. In this recipe, there is no meat, only carioca beans, water, cabbage, boiled rice, extra virgin olive oil and salt. But it's up to you to add some very soft meat / chicken.

8. Beet and white bean porridge: With this porridge, the baby's meal is well balanced, as it has an energetic food (white bean), a regulator (beet) and protein (broth). Remembering that the broth is homemade; You can make and freeze.

9. Baby Sleeping Baby Food: especially for babies who have difficulty sleeping and / or a restless sleep. This baby food has ingredients rich in tryptophan, an amino acid that, when it reaches the brain, turns into serotonin, enhancing well-being and ensuring a longer and more restful sleep.

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10. Egg Asparagus Baby Food: You will only use extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, potatoes, asparagus and water. Then the tip is to make the teddy bear boiled egg to delight the baby.

11. Potato Spinach: As it has an energetic food (potato), a regulator (spinach) and protein (broth), the porridge is well balanced and tasty for the baby.

12. Tomato and zucchini baby food: special for growing babies and new flavors. In addition to the main ingredients, you will use carrots, celery, olive oil, homemade vegetable broth and homemade yogurt.

13. Lentil and Pumpkin Baby Food: A healthy and flavorful option to offer for babies from the sixth month. Remember that lentils are rich in iron and calcium, which are essential for preventing anemia and for healthy growth.

14. Yam, sweet potato and banana baby food: a different and very tasty combination. Remembering that yam is excellent for health, reduces the acidity of citrus juices, and leaves a special taste in creams and other recipes.

15. Pumpkin, carrot and oatmeal porridge: recipe that combines an energetic food (oatmeal), two regulators (pumpkin and carrot) and protein (broth). The yield is six servings that you can freeze.

16. Quinoa and pumpkin baby food: a super simple recipe, tasty, nutritious and different. In addition to the main ingredients, you will use canola oil, water, chicken breast, cloves, chives and basil.

17. Potato, cabbage and carrot porridge: a healthy and delicious combination. The yield is two parts. The ingredients used are onion, olive oil, ground beef, collard greens, carrots and potatoes.

18. Beans, zucchini and pasta: the preparation time is less than two hours. It is a balanced meal, as it has an energetic food (pasta), a regulator (zucchini), a builder (bean) and protein (broth).

19. Pasta with vegetables: Easy to prepare, it is a suggestion of porridge for babies from 6 to 7 months. The tip is to beat the muscle in the blender and then freeze in pans or jars to enrich the next baby food.

20. Chicken, potato and carrot porridge: You will only use minced chicken, minced onion, a small potato, carrot, and a trickle of oil. The preparation is simple, for a balanced and delicious meal.

21. Chicken porridge, manioc and watercress: easy, healthy and very tasty recipe that can delight even adults! In addition to the main ingredients, you will only use red onion, coconut or sunflower oil.

22. Chicken, potato, carrot and spinach baby food: It is made with chicken breast fillet, potato, carrot, seasoning onion and some spinach leaves. It is beautifully colored and has a great flavor, that is, everything to please the little ones.

23. Chicken, manioc, escarole and carrot baby food: a delicious combination of flavors for a very healthy baby food. And look, you don't even need to add salt. Even the adults in the house will want to taste it!

24. Chicken, corn, carrot and manioc porridge: In addition to the main ingredients, you'll use parsley, red onion, a pinch of salt and coconut oil (or sunflower, or canola). This recipe yields up to three servings.

25. Chicken, lentil, manioc and watercress baby food: Recipe recommended for children from 10 months for a delicious and complete meal. You will use shredded chicken, garlic, water, manioc, lentils, watercress and olive oil.

26. Canjinha in the rice cooker: practical recipe, ready in 20 minutes. The ingredients are onion, chicken, potato, carrot, cauliflower, rice, water and salt.

27. Chicken and Carrot Polenta: You only need chicken, carrots, tomatoes, cornmeal, red onion, garlic, a pinch of salt and coconut or sunflower oil. Surely your little one will love!

28Chicken porridge, vegetables and leaf mix: for a complete and delicious meal. You will use cassava, chayote, Japanese squash, cauliflower, lentils, green leaves at your discretion, chicken, onion and green seasoning.

29. Codfish: Codfish, as long as well desalted, can usually be eaten by babies. In this recipe, in addition to it, you will use potatoes, broccoli and milk.

30. Beef and spinach polenta baby food: A delicious and nutritious meal for your baby. Polenta with millet, meat and spinach. Fresh spices and homemade food for him to grow strong and nourished.

31. Beef, manioc, carrot and kale: In addition to these main ingredients, you will use onion and you can choose to mash everything with your fork, or use your mixer or blender to lightly whisk.

32. Beef, sweet potato and zucchini: a delicious combination of flavors and nutrients. The sweet potato usually pleases the taste of the little ones! The tip is to sauté everything with olive oil, garlic and onion.

33. Beef, green beans, lettuce and potatoes: for a balanced and delicious meal. You will need minced potatoes, rice, ground beef, green beans, lettuce, onion, garlic, cilantro and olive oil.

34. Beef, lentil and manioc porridge: it has a very tasty and slightly sweet taste due to the manioc and carrot, being able to delight even the adults!

35. Cornmeal, kale and ground beef: very nutritious and tasty, and rich in iron. Ideal for babies from seven months. Preparation is easy and you will only use cornmeal, ground beef, water, kale, garlic and oil.

36. Complete basic baby food: A complete meal with all the ingredients the little ones need at this stage of introducing solid foods. And the cool thing about this recipe is that it can become several, that is, you just have to change the ingredients always respecting the exchange within the group.

Sweets

37. Apple baby food: delicious and has no secret. The one used in this recipe was the Argentine apple, which is larger and offers no difficulty in scraping. But if you prefer or have it at home, you can use another type of apple!

38. Mango baby food: Mangoes, besides being super tasty, have a high amount of iron, potassium and magnesium. You can use the Palmer or Tommy mango and then you just basically have to peel the fruit, remove the stone and cut it into medium pieces.

39. Plum baby food: The industrialized plum baby food is often successful for its taste, but it is not the best choice for the child. Here, you learn how to make a homemade plum baby food that is tastier and of course healthier than the ready-made version.

40. Avocado porridge: Avocados are extremely rich in folic acid and potassium. They can be served with other fruits and make the super creamy baby food! In this recipe, however, only avocado was used.

41. Papaya Papaya: Practical and delicious recipe with a naturally sweet taste of fruits. You will only use papaya, an apple and a pear if you wish.

42. Nectarine baby food: Nectarines are rich in vitamin A, vitamin B3 and potassium and the crop runs from October to December, so during this time you can enjoy this delicious fruit! In this baby food you will use four washed, pitted nectarines cut into quarters.

43. Papaya and berries baby food: This can generally be offered to babies over six months of age who have already started complementary feeding and to slightly large children who have selectivity for eating fruit. You will use papaya and berries, which can be blueberries, cranberries or any other fruit.

44. Peach baby food: A healthy and attractive recipe for little ones. You will only use four ripe peaches and mint leaves. Preparation time is 15 minutes, worth doing!

45. Pear porridge: Pear is a great fruit for health and especially for baby nutrition. In addition to being rich in potassium, fiber and vitamin C, they are easy to digest and help the body in cases of constipation. In this recipe, vanilla bean gives a wonderful scent and enhances the taste of the fruit.

46. ​​Strawberry and banana baby food: practical, tasty, nutritious and colorful. You will only use organic strawberries and bananas. Even adults will want to taste it!

47. Persimmon, papaya and orange porridge: a reinforced porridge, ideal for? Starving? in a very healthy way. The ingredients used are chocolate persimmon, papaya, pear and orange pear.

48. Apple, papaya and pear porridge: The combination of these fruits guarantees a delicious flavor. The yield is four servings that can be stored in individual jars in the fridge or freezer.

49. Mango, carrot and apple baby food: a functional, super-sweet, gluten-free, lactose-free and sugar-free baby food as it should be! Good tip even for adults.You will only use Fuji carrots, mango and apple.

50. Gossip, banana and Persian lime baby food: a different and delicious baby food that, besides these main ingredients, brings red guava. The tip is not to beat the Persia file in the blender to not bitter.

Be inspired by the recipes and create delicious baby food for your baby, always remembering to follow the instructions given by his pediatrician!

Tips for the storage of baby food

Nutritionist Andréia explains that the baby food should always be stored refrigerated (both in the refrigerator and freezer), to avoid spoiling and pose any risk to the baby's health. ? Regarding the pot, prefer the glass ones to the plastic ones? do they better withstand temperature variations (cooling and heating), are less porous (so less likely to stick to bacteria), and easier to sanitize (will hardly taste or smell like other preparations)?

6 questions about baby food clarified

Below, the professionals clarify the main questions related to the feeding of babies:

1. What foods to start with?

Andréia Betti da Silva: The first food to be introduced is natural fruit juice, to introduce the child to new flavors. Sweetening is not recommended, so start with sweetened (ripe) fruit for better acceptance. Offer it between feedings as a morning or afternoon snack and watch the baby's reactions. Is it normal to refuse at first because the child's taste is not used to these foods? It may take up to 10 days to accept the news. Be patient. From the second week, the porridge begins (1x daily, morning or afternoon), and when it has a good acceptance, add the second porridge to the day? so one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Offer pieces of fruit in the child's hand so they can learn about the taste and texture of the food. Always under adult supervision so that they do not choke. From the 6th to the 7th month, when the child is already accepting the porridge, he should start the main porridge. Following the same progression as "sweet" porridge, in the first week you should replace the "lunch" meal with "salty", and observe the acceptance and reactions of the baby. When it is well accepted, introduce the second main pope at dinner time.

At first, offer only one food at a time to observe possible allergic reactions and to associate it with that food. If after 4-6 days no effect is identified, you can add the ingredients to a next meal.

2. How is the frequency of breastfeeding with the introduction of baby food?

Andrea Alencar de Oliveira: Keep breastfeeding in free demand, when breast milk, being careful to maintain a 30-40 minute fasting interval before the baby food, for better acceptance of the food. Salted porridge can first be served at lunch time and after a few weeks at dinner time as well, replacing the corresponding feedings.

Andreia Betti da Silva: Will the frequency of breastfeeding depend on the method used? free demand or routine. If demand is free, parents will have to set times according to the progression of the diet. If the method is routine, just replace the feeding at that time with the corresponding meal. After the introduction of complementary feeding, the times will be similar in both methods. Example: 9am? Morning snack; 9am and 3pm? Morning and Afternoon Snack; 9am, 12pm and 3pm? Morning Snack, Lunch and Afternoon Snack; 9h, 12h, 15h and 18h? Morning Snack, Lunch, Afternoon Snack and Dinner.

3. How long does a baby food last in the fridge and freezer?

Andreia Betti da Silva: If stored in the refrigerator, the validity of the baby food is 24 hours. Therefore, if you make large quantities, it is recommended to freeze, as this expires in 3 months. A good guideline is to identify the pot by entering the name of the preparation and the date it was produced, so you have less risk of confusing its validity.

4. Can I combine up to how many foods in baby food?

Andreia Betti da Silva: Ideally, from the 7th to the 8th month, when the child is already on the porridge schedule (2 snacks and 2 main meals), it is time to improve the quality of the porridge offered. There are 3 food groups that should always be present, Energetics (potatoes, noodles, manioc, cassava, rice, sweet potatoes, etc.), Regulators (vegetables), and Builders (Beef, Chicken, Fish , Eggs, Beans, Lentils, Chickpeas, etc.). For a complete porridge, you must add at least one Vegetable group, one Leafy, 1 Protein, 1 Cereal / Tuber and 1 Grain.Therefore, there is no maximum number of ingredients, but a wide variety of combinations to offer.

5. What foods should NOT be placed in baby food?

Andrea Alencar de Oliveira: Do not use broths or seasonings. Do not sauté the porridge with oil, but add a tablespoon of soybean or canola oil or olive oil after the porridge is ready. Do not add salt (gradually adding until one year old).

Andreia Betti da Silva: There are foods that should not be offered to the child until the first year of life because of the risk of disease or allergies and therefore should not be added / mixed to porridge either. They are: Honey; Cow's milk and dairy products (yogurts, cheese, butter, margarine); Soy and Derivatives; Sugar and Sweets (up to 2 years if possible); Chestnuts and nuts; Strawberry and Kiwi and Seafood.

6. What are the most recommended foods for baby food?

Andrea Alencar de Oliveira: The food introduction for children is a learning phase of textures, colors, smells and tastes. It is important to let your child touch fresh foods such as lightly cooked or even raw fruits and vegetables. Introduced the child to this new world of flavors. Adaptation to food is also related to family culture, respecting the introduction according to age and each gain over the months and pediatrician's orientation. In the composition of the baby food, the tip is always to put a representative of each food group. An animal protein, a tuber or cereal, a vegetable, a legume, a representative of leaves and vegetables. Thus the food is rich and nutritionally balanced.

Finally, nutritionist Andréia points out that there is no "better food than the other". Best for your baby is the combination of different food groups and the variety offered, so that your child has all the nutrients needed for proper growth and development!

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