Mango, Blueberry, Banana, Avocado and Spinach Smoothie

Smoothies are a great way to get essential nutrients and vitamins. You can hide all sorts of good veggies, that your little one might not eat otherwise, in a smoothie. This smoothie is jam packed with yummy and healthy goodness for your little one. It's got calcium, iron, folate, potassium, antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins A, C and D. I don't give my little one juice, so smoothies are a great and super healthy alternative. You can serve this smoothie as a "pudding" by adding a little more banana and a little less milk, or you can give it to your little one in a straw cup. If you don't want to use milk you can use a little water or plain yogurt. This is for little ones 10+ months.

Here's what you need for 1 serving:
1/4 cup organic blueberries
1/4 cup chopped mango
1/4 of an organic banana
1/4 of a diced avocado
1/4 cup chopped organic spinach
1/4 cup organic whole milk (or water or plain greek yogurt)
pinch or 2 of ground cinnamon

Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Serve and enjoy!

Mango Blueberry Oatmeal

Here's what Mommy and Baby are having for breakfast this morning:

2 tablespoons organic rolled oats
1 oz mango puree
1 oz blueberry puree
1-2 pinches cinnamon

(Your baby must be at least 6 months to eat homemade oats and mangoes, and atleast 8 months to eat pureed blueberry. If your baby is less than 8 months try mixing mangoes with banana)

If you are making this for you and baby to eat double the recipe.

In a small sauce pan cook oats with 6 to 7 tablespoons of filtered water (I'm sure this is probably equal to a quarter or half cup, but I use the tablespoon because I have it out already from measuring oats). I use quick cooking oats so they are usually done in about 2 minutes.  Remove from heat. Add mango and blueberry puree and stir until blended. You can add breastmilk or formula to cool down or thin out the oatmeal. Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy!