Does your baby suffer from celiac diseases? Are you looking for some healthy, gluten free baby food recipes? Then you have stumbled into the right place!
Gluten is a sticky protein found in rye, wheat, and oats. Giving your child food with gluten could increase his chances of developing celiac diseases. Celiac disease causes inflammation of the gut, making it difficult for the baby’s body to absorb nutrients from the food. Hence, you should avoid giving gluten food to your baby until he is one-year-old.
Top 10 Gluten Free Baby Food And Recipes:
It is very easy to make your gluten free diet for babies. Here are top ten gluten-free savory and sweet dishes for your little ones.
1. Broccoli Smoothie:
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You Will Need:
- 1 cup cherries
- 1 cup broccoli, chopped
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1 medium banana
- 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
How To:
Blend all ingredients in a blender and serve to your baby.
2. Baked Rice Pudding:
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You Will Need:
- 60g pudding rice
- 600ml milk
- 30g castor sugar
- Ground nutmeg
How To:
- Grease an ovenproof dish and keep it aside.
- Wash the rice and put it in the dish along with the sugar.
- Pour the milk over it and sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake in the over at 300F for 2 hours.
- Leave it aside to cool and then puree to get a smooth consistency.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour and then serve it to your baby.
3. Creamy Porridge:
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You Will Need:
- 3 tbsp. porridge oats
- 200ml milk
- 100ml unsweetened apple juice
- 1 tsp. sugar (optional)
How To:
- Add the sugar to apple juice and milk and cook over medium heat.
- Then stir in the porridge oats and cook for 10 to 15 minutes while stirring continuously.
- Remove from the heat and then puree the mixture until it becomes thick.
- Cool and serve.
4. Broccoli And Spinach Baby Food:
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You Will Need:
- ½ cup broccoli
- 1 ripe kiwi, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup fresh spinach
How To:
- Steam the broccoli in a steam basket.
- Then combine the broccoli, kiwi and spinach in a food processor.
- Blend until it acquires a smooth consistency and serve.
5. Plums And Pears:
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You Will Need:
- 1 banana, mashed
- 2 plums, peeled, stoned and cut in half
- 1 pear, peeled, cored and cut into quarters
- 1 tablespoon of baby rice
How To:
- Steam the plums and the pear and cook for 4 minutes or until they are soft.
- Mash the fruits and then add banana, baby rice, and boiled water.
- Mix until it is smooth and serve.
6. Apple And Pear Baby Food:
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You Will Need:
- 2 eating apples, peeled, cored and chopped
- 2 pears, peeled, cored and chopped
- 2 tablespoons of water
How To:
- Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to boil.
- Turn down the heat and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Puree it in the food blender by adding some cool boiled water.
7. Apple And Blueberry Crumble:
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You Will Need:
- 800g of apples
- 500g frozen blueberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3/4 cup buckwheat flour
- 60g cold butter, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
How To:
- Preheat the oven at 180C for 3 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine blueberries, apples, and orange zest.
- Mix well and then pour into a baking dish.
- In a food processor, process flour, brown sugar, and butter.
- Then mix in the coconut and almond and sprinkle on top of the fruit.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes and serve when it is cold.
8. Sweet Potato and Squash Baby Food:
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You Will Need:
- 2 cups of diced sweet potato
- 1 cup of diced butternut squash
How To:
- Combine the vegetables in a saucepan with water and boil for about 6 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Then blend the vegetables in a blender, adding the cooking liquid.
- When the mixture has cooled, divide into ¼-cup portions and serve to your baby.
9. Real Fruit Jelly:
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You Will Need:
- 1 liter apple juice
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 tbsp. gelatin
How To:
- In a saucepan, add 2 cups of apple juice and raspberries and bring it to boil.
- Then remove from the heat and whisk in the gelatin.
- Strain the juice and pour into molds or a bowl.
- Refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours and then serve.
10. Banana And Papaya Baby Food:
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You Will Need:
- 4 tbsp. banana purée
- 4 tbsp. papaya purée
How To:
Combine banana puree and papaya puree in a bowl and whisk well. Serve immediately to your baby.
These gluten free recipes are safe to include in your baby’s diet. Try to introduce your baby to as many different flavors and tastes as possible. Do not forget to follow the 4-day rule when introducing a new food to your baby.
