5 Sugar-free Baby Recipes
While too much sugar isn't recommended for babies under the age of 1 - including chocolate and honey - sweet treats, snacks and desserts can be made just as tasty with a little know-how and a few natural sugar substitutes!
You can sweeten pancakes, porridge and natural yoghurt with fruits such as banana, sweet potato and apple - simply steam and blend in your Nutribaby (+)! Sweet coconut and cocoa or cacao powder will also add sweetness without the sugar content.
Discover 5 sweet recipe ideas for a quick breakfast, easy dessert or on-the-go snack below.
With thanks to Amy-Jo, mum to 10-month old baby Blu who has devised these gorgeous recipes with her Nutribaby (+). Check out more of her weaning recipes @lifeofbabyblu
Banana, Spinach Pancakes
Makes 20-25 pancakes
Ingredients
1 handful of spinach
1 egg
1 banana
90g plain flour
1 cup milk (cows or plant-based)
1 tsp baking powder
1 heap spoon of coconut melted (for cooking the pancakes)
Optional Ingredients
1 tsp blue spirulina
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
Method:
- Blend all ingredients together in Nutribaby (+) - pulse until well combined or until you no longer see flecks of spinach.
- Warm a non-stick pan over a medium heat and add the coconut oil. Pour small rounds of batter into the pan (probably 2 at a time) and let the first side cook until small bubbles form on the top.
- Flip and cook the other side for 1-2 mins until they take on a bit of color. Serve or let cool and store in the freezer. Use within 2 months.
Lemon Porridge Bliss Balls
Ingredients
90g oats
1 full lemon squeezed
1 tbsp maple syrup (honey if 1+)
1 tbsp 100% peanut butter
1tbsp coconut oil
Handful of desiccated coconut
Method:
Blend all ingredients together in Nutribaby (+). Take small balls of the oaty mixture and roll into bite-size balls. Freeze or refrigerate.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve with yoghurt, fruit puree or on their own as a snack.
Peanut butter, chocolate Baby Bliss Balls
recipe @whatmummymakes
Ingredients
90g oats
1 tbsp 100% peanut butter
1tbsp coconut oil
6 prunes
1 tbsp cocoa powder
Method:
Blend all ingredients together in Nutribaby (+) until a thick paste is coming together. Take small balls of the mixture, shape and coat in dessicated coconut. Refrigerate or freeze store.
Chocolate Nicecream
Ingredients
2 Avocados
1 banana
1 tin of coconut cream/milk
1 tbsp cocoa powder
Method:
Blend all ingredients together in Nutribaby (+). Portion into individual freezer-friendly Babybols or into one big Tupperware box. Freeze until set and serve.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve a scoop with chopped fresh fruit or in a baby ice cream cone!
Date, Banana and Oaty Breakfast Bites
Pre-heat the oven to 180-degrees
Ingredients
1 banana
3 dates (de-stoned)
100g Oats
3 tsp 100% peanut butter
1tsp coconut oil
1 tsp of cocoa powder OR cacao powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp of poppy seeds
Method:
Blend all ingredients together in Nutribaby (+). Take small balls of the oaty mixture and press down into a muffin tray. Bake at 180-degrees for 10-15 minutes.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve just warm with natural yoghurt and fruit!