Easy Fruit Smoothie Bowl For Baby Led Weaning
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How To Make A Smoothie Bowl
This smoothie bowl recipe is the perfect breakfast or snack idea. To make a smoothie bowl, blend together frozen fruits such as bananas, raspberries, and kiwi with a splash of milk or yogurt until smooth. Pour the mixture into a bowl and top it with sliced fresh fruits, flaxseed, and a sprinkle of granola powder for added texture. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious smoothie bowl for a refreshing and satisfying meal or snack for baby.
How To Make A Smoothie Bowl Thicker
To make a smoothie bowl thicker, use frozen fruits such as bananas, berries, or mangoes instead of fresh ones. These will give a creamier texture and help thicken the mixture. Also, you can add simple ingredients like Greek yogurt, avocado, nut butter, chia seeds, or oats to increase the thickness.
A small amount of liquid such as coconut milk, almond milk, or water can be added gradually to reach the desired consistency.
Lastly, blend the ingredients on low speed and pause to scrape down the sides as needed to ensure a smooth and thick smoothie bowl.
Freeze Dried Fruit Powder
Freeze-dried fruit powder can be a great way to add a burst of natural flavour to baby food for baby-led weaning smoothie bowls. It is easy to store, has a long shelf life, and retains most of the nutrients present in fresh fruits.
However, as with any new foods introduced to babies, it is essential to monitor their reaction closely. Some babies may be sensitive to certain fruits, so introducing freeze-dried fruit powder gradually and observing any signs of allergies or digestive issues is crucial.
Consult with a health visitor before incorporating freeze-dried fruit powder into a baby's diet is advisable to ensure it aligns with their nutritional needs and development stage.
Ingredient information
Raspberries - I have used frozen raspberries but you can use fresh raspberries, you may just need a little ice to make the smoothie cold.
Banana - I have used a banana but you could leave this out if preferred. You could substitute for strawberries in stead.
Kiwi - Kiwi’s are packed with vitamin C and adds a sweetness and tang to the smoothie bowl. It is great to add this fruit to the recipe if your little one does not eat kiwis whole.
Dragon fruit - Red dragon fruit powder is great to add a vibrant colour to the smoothie, the colour is so appealing to little ones they are likely to eat it. Great to add in an exotic fruit to baby’s diet. You could make a dragon fruit puree too with added ice if you wish.
Flaxseed - I have added flaxseed for added nutrition, you could leave this out if you did not have any or swap for chia seeds.
Yogurt - I have used a little plain Greek yogurt you could use a dairy free alternative for dairy free/vegan babies.
Serving suggestion
The smoothie bowl would be great served with toast fingers (great for BLW finger food) and unsalted butter served on the side. Or you can serve on its own as a yummy fruity breakfast.
You could add some fun toppings like a granola powder or coconut flakes.
Other recipes you may like: Mango pots, Peach melba or Blackberry cheesecake.
Storage instructions
This can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, just be mindful of the best before date of the yogurt, if it is up in during those 3 days it may not be ok to serve to your little one.
You could save half of the smoothie for the next day, as it is a large-ish portion. That would be ok too. It is possible to serve the smoothie at room temperature.
It is possible to freeze the smoothie, it can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Make sure you leave the smoothie overnight in the fridge before serving, makes for a frozen treat too to replace a vanilla ice cream if you wish.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Nutri bullet - I have found a blender to be an invaluable tool in the preparation of many of my baby led weaning recipes.
Airtight container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.
Recipe | Easy Fruit Smoothie Bowl For Baby Led Weaning
Easy Fruit Smoothie Bowl For Baby Led Weaning
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pop all the ingredients into a nutri bullet, food processor or a high speed blender with a dash of water and blitz to a smooth thick smoothie consistency.
- Pour into a small bowl and serve with a drizzle of Greek yogurt if you like
Notes
You could choose a different frozen fruit such as blueberries or blackberries or if you did not have any frozen fruit you could add a little ice to the blender to make a smooth cold smoothie bowl.
Hope you and your family enjoy!
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