After discovering foods in their raw form, your little one's taste buds will be delighted by the many delicious flavors in BLW recipes. Spices can add an extra touch of flavor to baby's meals and snacks.
Introducing spices into baby's diet
Throughout the weaning process and up to the age of 3, it is strongly advised against adding salt to your baby's meals . Your little one's kidneys are still too immature to digest large amounts of salt.
fruits and vegetables are perfect for adding a naturally sweet flavor to baby food recipes . However, it's also possible to surprise your little one's taste buds right from the start of BLW with a few seasonings like spices and aromatic herbs !
Initially, spices can add a whole new flavor to fruits and vegetables served in their raw form. Secondly, these seasonings will be perfect for spicing up recipes for galettes, muffins, pancakes, and other treats for your little one's snacks or meals.
By using spices on a daily basis, you allow your baby to discover new flavors and develop their taste buds .
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What spices should I introduce to my baby?
During the child-led weaning process, you can surprise your baby's taste buds with all the spices from around the world ! It is strongly recommended to start with mild spices that won't add too much heat to your baby's recipes.
Here are some ideas for spices to introduce to your baby:
- With its warm and slightly spicy flavor, cinnamon will be perfect for awakening baby's taste buds in sweet or savory recipes.
- Cumin is the true emblem of oriental cuisine. This spice will only enhance the flavor of dishes for the whole family .
- Ginger spice . This spice will undoubtedly add flavor to the various BLW BLW .
- Vanilla , will be perfect for adding flavor to many baby snacks.
- Turmeric spice with a pronounced and slightly spicy flavor. This seasoning is perfect for enhancing all your baby food recipes.
- Curry spice will undoubtedly add flavor to baby's meals.
- Paprika , with its pungent and bitter flavor, is perfect for spicing up meals for the whole family. This spice also has the added benefit of turning a beautiful red-orange color, especially when used in baby food recipes.
- Speculoos spices are typically composed of cinnamon, cloves, anise, and nutmeg. These spices will add warmth and a caramelized flavor to BLW .
- Italian spices will take your baby's taste buds on a journey to sunny climes. Typically composed of basil, thyme, rosemary, garlic, sage, oregano, and chili pepper, these spices will add a wonderful flavor to your baby's meals.
- The four-spice blend also includes cinnamon, pepper, cloves, and nutmeg. A blend that delivers an explosive flavor experience.
Spices and their flavor combinations
The world's many spices pair perfectly with certain foods, creating an explosion of flavor. Discover flavor combinations to try in recipes for your little one.
Cinnamon spice that pairs wonderfully with apples and citrus fruits. Introduce your baby to the delicious combination of this spice with fruit by offering them this recipe for apple cinnamon rolls .
Cumin , with its warm flavor, pairs perfectly with marinades and recipes featuring fish, vegetables, or cheese. This seasoning enhances the flavor of celeriac fries .
Ginger is the perfect spice to flavor recipes featuring fruit, fish, seafood, or white meats. This seasoning, present in this pear and ginger cookie , will delight your baby's taste buds.
Vanilla spice that pairs wonderfully with sweet ingredients like fruit or chocolate. It will be your ally for adding extra flavor to snack recipes. This apple holiday cookie
Turmeric , pronounced flavor to dishes made with exotic fruits, vegetables, legumes, and rice. Take your baby's taste buds on a journey with this recipe for rice balls with ham and mozzarella .
Curry is the spice that pairs most easily with many foods. It can enhance the flavor of fish, seafood, meat, vegetables, and even some fruits. This seasoning adds a yellow color to a chicken and carrot flan .
Paprika , with its beautiful red color, pairs perfectly with animal proteins, rice, and grilled or steamed vegetables. This spice is a true flavor enhancer, perfect for introducing to your baby with this sweet potato fries .
Speculoos spices will enhance the whole family's snacks with a warm and indulgent flavor. However, this spice can also add a touch of whimsy to baby's meals. Introduce your baby to the flavor of speculoos spices with this soft butternut squash cake .
The flavor of Italian spices , reminiscent of sunny holidays, perfectly complements vegetables, no matter how they're prepared. These spices will add an Italian touch to muffins, cakes, pancakes, and more. The Italian spices in the pizza-style muffin will tantalize your baby's taste buds.
This four-spice blend will add a delicious flavor to meat or fish dishes, stews, and soups. Introduce your baby to the explosive flavor of this seasoning with this recipe for cauliflower fish croquettes .
What could be better than seeing your little one enjoy every meal? Spices will allow you to surprise them with the extra little flavor they add to the many BLW recipes.
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