Strawberries and yogurt(curd) blend well for babies smoothies. Packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, folates and Probiotics, this makes an ideal choice for brunch menu.
If your baby has any food allergy or Eczema, pls consult with your Pediatrician before introducing strawberries. Otherwise, strawberries are advised for babies around 7-8 months. Prefer organic strawberries as normal ones have a big threat for pesticides.
Yogurt/Curd can also be introduced around 7-8 months. Babies with Eczema too are advised to take yogurt. Many good bacteria found in yogurt are good for developing digestive system and immune system. Make curd using whole fat milk at home and give fresh curd to babies either as fruit smoothies or mixed with cooked rice.
I have used Nilaa’s toy mixie for photo bg 😉
Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie Recipe – Ingredients
Strawberries – 5
Yogurt/Curd – 1 tbsp
Preparation
1.Wash strawberries well. Cut out the green leaves and also remove the pith as shown below:
2.Slice further and add to mixie jar.
3.Add a spoonful of fresh curd and grind smooth.
Fresh fruit smoothie is ready.. Feed immediately..
Tips/Tricks
- Use fresh curd. Do not use sour curd.
- If your baby refuses it, blend together ripe banana for sweetness.
- After 1 year, you can add honey too.
- You shall use more curd/milk/water to thin out the drink.
- Caution: Cow’s milk is not advised for babies below 1 year.
Nutritional Benefits
Strawberries – Fiber, Protein, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Folates, Vitamin C & antioxidants
Yogurt – Protein , Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Biotin, Vitamin B
Nice one. Please share some ideas for homemade health drinks that will suite for 1 and half year kid. My kid got interest in boost mixed with milk but I wanted to give something homemade and healthy and also which can be eye-catching one
@Suganya, Thank you. Pls try Homemade Kesar Badam drink. Add more saffron or turmeric powder for more attractive color.