Did you know that babies actually say “wah”? I tried feeding my little one some rice
cereal this week only to find that she got extremely frustrated with me, she
wanted to eat the food but could only push the mash out when I put it in her
mouth. Half of the food went on her bib, but the other half made it’s way into
her mouth.
I found that having an infant is similar to playing a video game,
every time you master a level you are sent to a more difficult level with new
challenges. Making good baby food and having her learn to eat it is my new challenge.
I plan on making my daughter’s baby food ahead and freezing
it, so I have been experimenting with smoothies to get an idea of flavors and textures.
Frozen fruits and vegetables store well, not to mention they make for a nice
treat on a hot summer day. So far, these are my favorite adult versions. A friend recommended the Bassomatic but I decided to use my Magic Bullet instead. This is nice because I can drink straight out
of the machine or can be poured into a pretty glass.
Creamy Kale Shake
Combine one cup of frozen (chopped) kale tightly packed, a
quarter cup of milk, a tablespoon of sunflower seed butter, and a scoop of chocolate
mint chip ice cream (optional) in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Kale has become the new super food, high in iron and vitamin
A and C. This smoothie has a nice creamy flavor and will give you a good dose
of fiber!
Vitamin C Blend
All the fruits in this recipe are frozen. Blend pineapple,
mango, orange juice, and cashews. Cashews give the drinks a creamy flavor but they
are optional for a lower calorie version. This drink is so tasty and perfect
for a summer day.
Cookie Dough
Add two tablespoons of almond butter to six dates (pitted)
and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The outcome, a healthy smoothie that even the
pickiest eaters will love (and it will actually be good for them too!).
I’m going back to the kitchen to come up with some new
combinations. My daughter might not be ready for solid food yet but when she
is, I will be ready for her.
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