NutriLuscious Cereal Recipe

NutriLuscious Cereal Recipe:

A #ParentingNerd Food Tip

By Manila Fashion Observer

 

 For self-confessed #ParentingNerd like me, who can’t seem to stop reading parenting books, browsing blogs, comparing notes with fellow parents, and attending seminars, parenting is admittedly a continuous learning process. This does not stop at just raising, educating and disciplining kids. This goes down to something as basic and primal as health and nutrition of course. With two kids, I’m still picking up a few tricks along the way. Come and join me & Cerelac on this journey!  

As a child, I loved scooping out warm Cerelac from my siblings’ feeding bowls.  I’d sneak in a spoonful or two, three if I get lucky, because well, I loved the taste.

But did you know that while Cerelac tastes good on its own, and is packed with protein, iron, vitamin A and calories for energy throughout the day, you can make it even more delicious, simply by adding age appropriate fruits!

I’ve researched and found this yummy fruit based recipe with Cerelac that you can make in minutes. Knowing how I loved Cerelac then, and how people are obsessed about healthy eating now, I was excited to try Cerelac with real fruits for Xavi.

To keep this recipe varied, you could substitute other fruits or a different Cerelac variant. It’s an easy base to start with on your kid’s adventure into healthy eating!

Banana & Strawberry Pureé

•    1 tbsp mashed banana
•    1 tbsp strawberry pureé
•    3 tsp CERELAC Wheat Banana & Milk
•    1 tbsp cooled boiled water*
Steps:
Mash about two slices of banana in a bowl, then add a teaspoon of strawberry pureé.
Add the Cerelac and mix well, adding more liquid for a thinner consistency, if preferred.
Note:
-    Feel free to substitute fruits such as avocados, pears, apricots, peaches, and apples in this recipe.
-    You can also try Cerelac Rice & Soya, Mixed Fruits & Soya, or Cerelac Wheat & Cherry-Apple with Yogurt
If you have an older toddler like Xavi, who has a lot of teeth, you can introduce small, bite-size fruits instead of pureés.

He’ll also soon be ready for more sophisticated flavors, so start experimenting with different fruits like dragon fruit, pomelo, and berries. Remember to hold off on the sugar!

Fellow #ParentingNerds! Feel free to try this recipe, and let me know what your kids think about this. Please keep checking the blog too for more #ParentingNerd tips and let’s keep on learning together as we navigate this baffling and yet fulfilling terrain that is parenthood!

*Recipe is adapted from the Cerelac Australia website

#ParentingNerd Starter Tip:

Hi, Mommies!

Did you know that each bowl of CERELAC gives the following daily needs of your child:
43% Protein        38% Iron        28% Calories        41% Vitamin A

That’s a lot of nutrition for small tummies. So you may want to try these other recipes with CERELAC below.

CERELAC Tasty Carrots

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 - 30 minutes

What You Will Need:
2 tbsp CERELAC Wheat Banana and Milk
3 tbsp pre-boiled water
2 tbsp boiled chopped liver
2 tbsp boiled mashed carrots

Here's How:
Dissolve CERELAC Wheat Banana and Milk in water.
Stir-in chopped liver and mashed carrots. Mix well until fully combined.

CERELAC Monggo And Pechay

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes (boil monggo)

What You Will Need:
¼ cup CERELAC Rice and Soya
¼ cup pre-boiled water
1 tbsp boiled mashed monggo
½ piece blanched pechay, minced

Here's How:
Dissolve CERELAC Rice and Soya in water.
Stir-in monggo and pechay. Mix until fully combined.

CERELAC Squash Flan

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

What You Will Need:
¼ cup CERELAC Rice and Soya
¼ cup pre-boiled water
1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
¼ cup mashed and strained squash

For Caramel:
1½ tbsp sugar
1 tsp water

Here's How:
Combine CERELAC Rice and Soya, water and egg yolk.
Pass squash into a sieve and stir in prepared mixture.
Caramelize sugar and water in a pan and transfer into a ramekin or baking cup.
Pour in squash mixture into the caramelized sugar. Cover with aluminum foil.
Steam over medium-low heat for 40 minutes.

DISCLAIMER:

Infants six months onwards should be given fresh, indigenous, and natural foods, in combination with continued breastfeeding. This product is not suitable as a breast milk substitute.

CERELAC and GERBER are first solid food for kids aged 6 months onwards.

Opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not express the views or opinions of Nestlé Philippines, Inc.