Fruit Snack Recipes For Baby

Fresh fruit is always a great, healthy snack for babies and toddlers.  Instead of just mashing up the fruit and offering it to baby, why not try making up one (or more) of these fruit snacks. 

Easy Banana & Avocado Snack

1/2 overly ripe avocado, mashed or pureed
1/2 overly ripe banana, mashed or pureed
1/4 cup cottage cheese or yogurt

Mix everything together and serve!

Fruit & Cheese

1/2 cup of large-curd cottage cheese
4-6 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup fresh fruit, cooked or raw

Combine all ingredients and blend quickly.  Allow to cool and serve.

Mashed Banana

1/2 mashed banana
1/2 small mashed baked potato or yam

Mix both ingredients together well.  If it is a little sticky you can add in some formula, breast milk or water.

Homemade Gelatin with Fruit

1/4 cup warm water
1 envelope of unflavoured gelatin
1 cup pureed fruit

Pour envelope of unflavoured gelatin into warm water and mix until fully dissolved.  Add fruit and stir, allow to chill and serve.