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Best Stage 3 Baby Food

Below is my go-to method for serving nutrient-dense grains to babies in this age group. And find my full list of other favorite recipes in the Notes section at the bottom. Nutrition will vary based on ingredients.
Course Baby Food
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 67kcal

Ingredients

Grain or Meat (choose 1)

  • 1/4 cup fully cooked brown rice, quinoa, bulgur, buckwheat, pastina, couscous, or any other grain you like (cook according to package directions); OR cooked ground beef, turkey, or chicken; OR mashed meatballs or shredded chicken or beef

Sauce or Puree (choose 1)

Instructions

  • Prepare your grain or meat, making sure they are cooked through and soft.
  • Choose your sauce or puree.
  • Add both to a medium bowl and stir together. Serve warm with a preloaded spoon or as a (somewhat messy) finger food.
  • Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for future weeks.

Video

Notes

  • You can really use any soft grain or cooked meat you like using this method, it's very versatile!
  • Trust baby's hunger and end the meal when they fuss, throw food, turn their head away, or give another signal that they are no longer hungry.
Other recipes to try for this age: 

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg