Sure! Here’s a delightful recipe for Healthy and Happy Baby Salad tailored for “Love With Recipes”:
Healthy and Happy Baby Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Category: Breakfast
Description:
This adorable salad is inspired by the “Healthy and Happy” magazine I discovered at Walmart, and it’s lovingly dedicated to my best friend Vadivu, who is expecting her first child this June. This nutritious salad combines the goodness of carrots, pineapple, and yogurt, perfect for nurturing a healthy, happy little one. Carrots provide essential Vitamin A for developing eyes, while yogurt offers calcium for strong bones and teeth. Raisins are packed with iron, but if your little one is under three, consider substituting them with blueberries or mandarin orange sections to ensure safety.
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Fresh Carrots | 2 |
| Crushed Pineapple | 1 cup |
| Vanilla Yogurt | ½ cup |
| Raisins (or substitute) | to taste |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 371.9 |
| Total Fat | 4.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 15.9 mg |
| Sodium | 159.7 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 81.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g |
| Sugars | 69.6 g |
| Protein | 7.3 g |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Carrots: Begin by peeling the fresh carrots, making sure to save a few long shavings for later use as “hair” for the salad.
- Grate the Carrots: Using a grater, finely grate the carrots into small strips. This ensures they are safe for your baby, preventing any choking hazards; avoid cutting them into small round pieces.
- Strain the Pineapple: Pour the crushed pineapple into a strainer. Use the back of a spoon to press down and remove excess juice, ensuring the mixture is not too watery.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, strained crushed pineapple, and vanilla yogurt. Mix until well incorporated.
- Create the Salad Base: Place a generous mound of the carrot-pineapple-yogurt mixture onto a plate to form the base of your salad.
- Decorate the Face: Gently arrange raisins on the mound to create facial features like eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. For children under three, substitute raisins with blueberries, raspberries, peas, or mandarin orange sections for added safety.
- Add the Hair: Finally, place the saved carrot shavings on top of the mound to resemble hair.
- Serve with Love: Get ready to serve this delightful salad to your little one, putting on a bib to prepare for mealtime. Enjoy this wholesome treat, crafted with care!
This salad not only delights the eyes but also nourishes the body, making it a perfect addition to any toddler’s diet. Enjoy the cooking and bonding experience with your little one!
