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Choose sweet apples to make a sweet applesauce, with plenty of nutrients and healthy fiber. Oats make a great addition to your baby's diet; they are packed with vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. Best of all, they help to stabilize your baby's blood sugar levels, keeping him calm and full of energy. This recipe was created for babies 6 to 9 months old. Find out more about Annabel Karmel at her website.
Ingredients
3 sweet apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced2 Tbs. water
Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
1 tsp. agave nectar (optional - to add more sweetness)
Per portion
1 Tbs. baby oats
2 Tbs. breast milk or formula
Preparations
1. Put the apples in a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and cook very gently until soft, 10 to 15 minutes.2. Add the cinnamon, if using, and puree in a blender, or mash until smooth. Sweeten with the agave nectar, if using. Cool the applesauce and keep refrigerated until needed, or freeze in individual portions and thaw as required.
3. To serve, warm one portion (about 2 Tbs.) of the applesauce and stir in the oats and milk. Cool slightly and check the temperature before serving.