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10 Immune Booster Recipes for Babies Age 6 Months+

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One of the many tips to fight against the global-pandemic COVID-19 is to boost our immune system. A stronger immune system aids in our body to fight viruses and illnesses. For adults, we can simply take vitamin C as our immune booster, but what about our babies? How can you strengthen your baby’s immune system?

As a mommy, you can increase your baby’s immune system by feeding them with the right nutrition. Below are our top 10 immune booster recipes for your little one:

Singo Pear Soup (with Porridge)

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 singo pear (sliced).
  • Chicken pieces (preferably with the bones).
  • 1/2 Holland onion

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Mix all of the ingredients in a pot with water covering half of the pot. Set it to low heat and let it simmer.
  2. Once the soup is reduced, remove bones from chicken.
  3. Blend chicken meat, singo pear, and the soup together.
  4. Ready to be served!

If you want to serve this with your baby’s porridge, prepare a healthy porridge and blend it together with step 3 (chicken meat + singo pear + soup).

FUN FACTS: This meal is one of the best immune booster recipes because of the two main ingredients – chicken soup + singo pear. It is high in vitamin C and singo pear or also known as Korean pear helps to prevent constipation. This soup is also good if your baby has cough or fever.

SERVING TIPS: Add some spinach into the meal – but remember to not overcook the spinach as it will kill the nutrients.

Fruitful Purée

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 medium carrots (roughly chopped)
  • 4 red apples (roughly chopped)
  • 1/2 orange

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Steam the carrots and the apples  until both are tender. Let it cool slightly.
  2. Blend the carrots and apples in a blender or food processor and squeeze the juice of the orange.
  3. Purée the mixture until you get the desired texture.

FUN FACTS: Carrots are rich in vitamin K which helps blood clot properly, red apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin, which can boost and fortify the baby’s immune system. As for orange, it is a well-known fact that it is a super source of vitamin C.

Crispy Salmon Bites

Source: mykidslickthebowl.com

INGREDIENTS:

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 230º. Spray or line a baking sheet.
  2. Pat dry the salmon pieces and stir the whole wheat flour in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk all the eggs and in the third bowl, stir the breadcrumb.
  4. One at a time, coat the salmon pieces in the flour and dusting off any excess.
  5. Dip it into the eggs and toss it in the breadcrumbs until completely coated.
  6. Place the coated salmon onto the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the salmon bits turn crispy and golden brown.

FUN FACTS: Salmon is rich in omega 3 fats. It helps to reduce inflammation and protect the lungs from cold and respiratory infections. This recipe is a great way for you to introduce salmon to your little one.

SERVING TIPS: Serve with steamed broccoli and cauliflower for extra nutrition.

Sweet Potato Stick

Source: japanesecooking101.com

INGREDIENTS:

  • Japanese Sweet Potato
  • Unbleached wheat flour

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Peel, clean, and steam/boil sweet potato.
  2. Once it is soften, drain the water, and mash it with a fork.
  3. Gradually add the unbleached wheat flour and dough it into sticks.
  4. Deep fry in pan with olive oil or toss it with olive oil and air-fry.

FUN FACTS: Sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene and a great source of vitamin C; both which are essential for healthy immune system.

SERVING TIPS: Serve the Sweet Potato Sticks with dates gravy or cranberry sauce.

Dragonberries Oat

Source: pinterest

INGREDIENTS:

  • Dragon fuits
  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Baby oats

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Puree or mash the fruits until you get the desired texture.
  2. Add in baby oats and mix it well.
  3. Ready to be served.

FUN FACTS: Dragon fruit is rich in antioxidant and vitamin C. While antioxidants help to protect your baby’s cells and avoid damage to the body, vitamin C in dragon fruit boosts the baby’s immune system and prevent deficiency disease. The berries also adds in more vitamins and Oats are a great source of fiber.

SERVING TIPS: One of the perfect breakfast menu as oat is gentle on digestion and prevents constipation.

Avocado Pasta

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 cup of cooked baby pasta
  • 1/2 of avocado
  • 1 tsp of olive oil
  • 2 tsp of breast milk

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Mash the avocado and mix it with the pasta. Add in olive oil.
  2. Gradually add in breast milk and then serve!

FUN FACTS: Avocados are rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins C, E, B, K and magnesium. These nutrients support healthy growth and the baby’s immune system.

SERVING TIPS: Add in some spinach for a nutrient-dense baby pasta!

Spinach Nuggets

Source: VegWeb

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups of fresh spinach (cooked, drained, and finely chopped)
  • 1 cup of bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 eggs

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 176º.
  2. Coat a baking sheet with olive oil.
  3. Mix all ingredients well.
  4. Dough the mixture into nuggets and place it on the baking tray.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes – don’t forget to turn the nuggets over after the first 15 minutes.
  6. Keep the leftover dough in the freezer.

FUN FACTS: Spinach is full of vitamins and minerals. It contains vitamin A, E, C, and K, manganese, zinc, iron, and many more. It enhances the immune system function.

SERVING TIPS: Another perfect finger food for teatime or dinner.

Salmon Broccoli Porridge

INGREDIENTS:

  • Baby rice cereal (suggestion: Gerber® Organic Rice Cereal)
  • Salmon fillet
  • Boccoli
  • Butternut squash (finely chopped into cubes or mashed)
  • Baby corn
  • Celery
  • Unsalted butter

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Mix the rice cereal with a bit of hot water.
  2. Saute the salmon and celery with unsalted butter.
  3. Add in the other ingredients – broccoli, butternut squash, and baby corn.
  4. Cook until everything is soft.
  5. Serve it with your baby porridge.

FUN FACTS: Salmon’s meat is rich in vitamins A, B, D and E. It is widely known as one of the healthiest fish species as it contains polyunsaturated omega-3  and omega-6 fatty acids which are essential for the immune system and growth of the baby.

Broccoli Butter Purée

Source: simplyrecipes.com

INGREDIENTS:

  • 10 Broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • A pinch of pepper.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Steam the broccoli for 15 minutes.
  2. In a pan, heat unsalted butter.
  3. Add in the steamed broccoli and a pinch of pepper.
  4. Saute for few seconds.
  5. Blend the content well to purée and it is done.

FUN FACTS: Broccoli is loaded with vitamins A, B, C, E, K and calcium. It is also high in fiber and antioxidants which helps in boosting the immune system.

Egg Toasts with Dragon Fruit

Source: myfussyeater.com

INGREDIENTS:

  • Wholemeal bread
  • Egg
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Dragon fruit chunks

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Toast bread with egg and set it aside.
  2. On low heat, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan and then adds in the dragon fruit chunks.
  3. Keep stirring and mash up the fruits while stirring.
  4. Once bubbling, add in just a little bit of water.
  5. Cover the pan and let it simmer for around 5 minutes.

FUN FACTS: Believe it or not, egg is one of the foods with naturally occurring vitamin D. If your baby is lack in vitamin D, he is more susceptible to illness. Thus, vitamin D and B in eggs can help to boost his immune system.

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