Tuesday, 17 January, 2012

A Tray Full of Spoons

He loves beans but only mashed. He would eat nothing but hummus but doesn't have the hang of dipping yet. He loves vegetables but only wants them pureed or mashed. And all of this while refusing to be fed - Mr. Independent! So what does a mommy do? Cover his tray with spoons!

Lunches lately have been a medley of spoons on my 11 month old's highchair tray - and it works!

I simply take a handful of teaspoons and fill them up. An entire well-balanced meal, completely served on a spoon (or two)! Try:
  • hummus
  • bean dip
  • guacamole or mashed avocado
  • mashed vegetables
  • thick stews
  • yummy spreads (check these ones out)
  • re-energized dried fruits (cook in water until they make a thick puree)
  • nut and seed butters
  • mashed egg yolk
  • mashed tofu
  • basically anything that is thick enough to stick to a spoon!