Apricots are loaded with beta carotene and provides a great source of nutrients for a growing child. My little one loves all dry fruits except apricots, she runs miles away when I show apricots to her, So I tried to include apricots in smoothies and one such try is this mango apricot smoothie. To my surprise she loved it:) This mango apricot smoothie can be given to babies from 8 months.
When to introduce Apricot for babies:
Apricots can be introduced to babies diet from 6 months (both apricot fruit and dried apricots). When you introduce, If using apricot fruit, steam it until soft, puree and offer, for dried apricot soak it in water and mash and give your baby or add mashed dried apricots to your baby food. Giving whole dried apricot until 2 years is not recommended as it might lead to choking hazard.
How to select Apricot:
Select a firm, plumb apricot fruit with yellow to orange color. If using dried apricot, make sure to choose the ones without sulfur.
Let’s get on to check how to make the mango apricot smoothie recipe for babies, toddlers, and kids.
Mango Apricot Smoothie Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
Mango Apricot Smoothie - Easy and healthy mango smoothie recipe made with mangoes, coconut milk & apricots
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time20 mins
Ingredients
- Mango - 2 medium sized
- Apricots - 3
- Coconut milk - 1 cup
- Honey - 1 tsp optional
Instructions
- Soak apricots in warm water for 15 minutes. Wash the mangoes in running water thoroughly. Then remove the outer layer using a big knife and chop them into cubes. Remove the big seeds in the center. Then transfer the chopped mango cubes and soaked apricots to the blender along with honey(if using) and coconut milk.
- Blend everything until smooth. Pour it in glasses and serve.
Procedure :
1. Soak apricots in warm water for 15 minutes. Wash the mangoes in running water thoroughly. Then remove the outer layer using a big knife and chop them into cubes. Remove the big seeds in the center. Then transfer the chopped mango cubes and soaked apricots to the blender along with honey(if using) and coconut milk.
2. Blend everything until smooth. Pour it in glasses and serve.
Serve the mango apricot smoothie chilled!
Notes :
- Make sure to introduce mango and coconut milk separate before you try this mango apricot smoothie to your baby.
- You could replace coconut milk with curd/yogurt or cow’s milk(babies above one year),
- Skip honey if the mangoes are sweet enough.
- Always serve the mango smoothie fresh.
- Always remember that breast milk or formula should be major for babies until one year hence prefers juices/smoothies occasionally and when a baby is sick.
- If making this smoothie for babies of age 6-12 months, Skip honey.
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