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four white plates with each containing an iron-rich source, including white beans, hemp seeds, beef, and beans
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Best BLW first foods

By: Min Kwon | MJ and Hungryman
What are the best first foods for baby led weaning? Here's a list of TOP foods that offer the essential nutrients babies need
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
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Ingredients 

Base

  • 1/4 cup cooked oatmeal, lentils, full-fat plain Greek yogurt , or mashed sweet potato

Mix-ins (choose one)

  • 1-2 teaspoons smooth, unsalted peanut/nut/seed butter, OR
  • 1-2 teaspoons flax seeds, hemp seeds, or chia seeds, OR
  • 1/4 hard-boiled egg, mashed
  • 1 tablespoon no-salt-added canned sardines or salmon , OR
  • 1 tablespoon minced beef or chicken, OR
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cooked broccoli, OR
  • 1 tablespoon mashed beans, OR
  • 1 tablespoon mashed banana

Instructions 

  • To the base of choice, combine whatever mix-ins you wish! Such an easy way to invite variety and serve a well-balanced meal. You can preload onto a spoon and hand it to your baby, but most likely they will go straight in with their hands.
  • For oatmeal, lentils, and mashed potato, you can shape into balls or fingers to make it easier for your baby to grab (see note)

Notes

Nutrition facts based on  lentils + 2 teaspoons of peanut butter 
Check out these oat balls and lentil balls.
You can transfer untouched portion to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 5g | Iron: 2mg
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