Looking for baby food recipes made with breast milk? You're in the ight place!
Until around 6 months of age, unless otherwise advised by a healthcare professional, breast milk provides all the nutrition your baby needs.
From around 6 months, when your baby shows signs of being ready for solid foods, complementary feeding can gradually begin while breastfeeding continues.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast milk can provide around half of a child's energy needs between 6 and 12 months, and up to one third between 12 and 24 months.
It also contains antibodies that help protect your baby against certain infections.
So why not continue enjoying these benefits by using your breast milk in homemade recipes?
Breast milk can replace cow's milk in many baby-friendly recipes and help make the transition to solid foods a little smoother.
Not sure where to start? Here are a few breast milk recipes to inspire you!
You can easily print each recipe by clicking the link below the image to open the corresponding PDF file.
Breast Milk Rice Pudding
Breast Milk Recipe Idea: Rice Pudding
Ingredients- 200 ml breast milk
- 60 g cornflour (cornstarch)
- 60 g short-grain rice
- Partially cook the rice until it begins to soften.
- Mix the cornflour with the breast milk.
- Add the rice and cook over medium heat.
- Stir regularly to prevent the mixture from boiling.
- Remove from the heat once the rice is soft and tender.
Chicken & Carrot Purée with Breast Milk
Breast Milk Recipe Idea: Chicken & Carrot Purée
Ingredients- 30 g chicken breast
- 50 g carrots
- 50 g potatoes
- 80 ml breast milk
- Wash and peel the carrots and potatoes.
- Cut the vegetables and chicken into small cubes.
- Steam until cooked through.
- Blend with the breast milk until smooth.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Breast Milk
Breast Milk Recipe Idea: Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients- 120 g pumpkin
- 1 small carrot
- 1/2 onion (optional)
- 150 ml water
- 250 ml breast milk
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Peel and dice the vegetables.
- Place the olive oil, vegetables, water and breast milk into a saucepan.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon and blend until smooth.
- Gradually add the cooking liquid until you reach the desired consistency.
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