Veggie Chicken Strips For Baby
I’m excited to share some of my delicious baby-led weaning recipes with you! Today, we’re diving into the world of veggie chicken strips. If you’re looking for a nutritious and finger-friendly meal for your little one, these strips are a perfect choice. Packed with flavors, essential nutrients, and a hint of creativity, they’re sure to please even the pickiest eaters. So, let’s explore the wonderful world of baby-led weaning together!
Understanding Baby-Led Weaning
Before we jump into the recipe, let’s quickly review what baby-led weaning is all about. Baby-led weaning is a method of introducing solid foods to babies, allowing them to self-feed and explore a variety of textures and flavors from the very beginning. It promotes independence, fine motor skills, and a positive relationship with food.
I am a big believer on allowing your baby to led the way and also listening to your intuition and going at your own pace. If you’re more comfortable starting with purees, then do that! If you’re baby isn’t taking to BLW don’t give up! It took us almost 3 months for me to me comfortable with it and for my baby to catch on. But by 8 months she became a great eater!
Safety Tips for Baby-Led Weaning
As with any new eating experience, safety is a top priority. When preparing veggie chicken strips or any other baby-led weaning recipes, keep the following tips in mind:
- Always supervise your baby during meals.
- Cut the food into appropriate sizes and shapes that are easy for your baby to grasp (download the Solid Starts app, its sooo helpful for this!)
- Introduce one food at a time to watch for any potential allergies or adverse reactions.
- Be cautious of choking hazards and avoid small, hard, or round foods until your baby is ready.
Now, let’s get to the recipe!
Veggie Chicken Strips
Ingredients
- 8oz ground chicken
- 1/3 cup shredded carrot
- 1/3 cup chopped spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup quinoa, cooked according to directions
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt free all purpose seasoning
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350
- Shred your carrot, chop your spinach, and mince your garlic
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and fold until combined
- Spray your baking sheet with a non stick and using your hands form an elongated sphere resembling a nugget or a strip. TIP: wet your hand with water in between each one to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hand
- Bake for 12-15 min
- Cool completely before serving or storing.
- Store in airtight container for up to 7 days or individually wrap each one in tinfoil and place in a freezer safe bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months (don’t forget to label it!)
I hope you and your little ones love this recipe as much as we do! Share yours on social and tag me so I can follow along on your BLW journey @emmanacewicz
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