Delightfully Healthy Desserts For Your Baby

Introducing food to your baby can be both a fun and challenging experience for both you and your mini-me. It may be a bit easier for you to introduce desserts to your little one. But, how do you find a dessert that is both healthy and appealing to your baby? There are plenty of desserts that you can actually create as a sweet treat for your baby. In this article, we will explore some delightfully healthy dessert ideas that your babies can enjoy. Bonus: These dessert ideas contain the essentials that babies need to grow healthy too! Mango Sago Dessert This dessert featuring some sweet-and-sour mangoes, along with the nice and bubbly sago pearls is a nice and cold treat for your kids on a hot day! 2 mangoes (pureed)½ cup sago pearls½ cup full cream milk 1 mango (diced ) Cook the SagoBring a pot of water into a simmer.Add sago pearls into pot, and bring to a simmer.Stir to prevent sticking.Once sago pearls are cooked, remove from heat and toss. Let cool.Rinse under cold water to stop cooking process. Refrigerate.Prepare the Mango PureeIn a blender or food processor, blend 2 mangoes until they become a smooth puree. Put aside.Heat the Full-Cream MilkIn a saucepan, add full-cream milk under a medium heat.Bring to a simmer, and make sure to not burn it. Add pureed mango puree into saucepan, and stir to incorporate. AssemblyPour milk and mango mix into cups. Add sago pearls into cups, and mix to incorporate.Add diced mango chunks as a topping. Serve cold. You can adjust the thickness of this dessert by adding more or less water according to your baby's preference. Date and Mango Pudding A pudding featuring sweet dates and savoury mangoes, this dessert is perfect for your little ones to enjoy after lunch! ½ pack string agar125 ml full cream milk (small box)date pureemango pureewarm water In a pan, add the string agar. Add full cream milk and warm water into the pan. Bring to a simmer.Add date puree into pan. Mix to incorporate until string agar is dissolved.Take off heat and set aside.AssemblyPut mango puree into cups. Pour the date and agar mixture into cups.Refrigerate to let pudding firm up and cool. Serve cold. Chicken Shepherd's Pie This savoury dessert is a neat alternative for those days when your baby is too fussy for rice. Mummies can also add vegetables in this pie for more nutritional value! Mashed Potato potatoes (diced)125 ml full cream milkcheese powder (baby product)½ tbsp unsalted butterPie Fillingunsalted butter ½ red onion (chopped)2 cloves garlic (minced)chicken meat (cubed)pasta sauce (baby product)tomatoes (diced)⅔ cup warm water Toppingmozzarella cheese (grated) Mashed PotatoesCut potatoes and put in a steamer.Once soft, remove and add into a bowl.Add full cream milk and baby-safe cheese powder to the mashed potatoes.Mix to incorporate.Mash until mixture is soft.Pie Filling Melt unsalted butter in a pot.Sauté chopped red onions and minced garlic.Add ground chicken and baby-safe pasta sauce.Add warm water into pan.Add diced tomatoes.Stir to combine ingredients into sauce.AssemblyIn an aluminium foil cup, add pie filling. Add the mashed potatoes on top of pie filling.Add mozzarella cheese on top of potatoes.Bake in air fryer in 170° Celsius for 10 minutes. Serve hot. Sweet Corn and Sago Porridge Perfect for when your little one wants a sweet and warm dessert on a rainy day! sago pearlsfresh coconut milk1 bowl sweet corn 2 pandan leaves (halved and knotted)date powder / sugar (baby product)cheese powder / salt (baby product)a little water In a pot, boil water and add sago pearls. Cook until done and set aside.In a saucepan, heat fresh coconut milk over low to medium heat.Add some water. Mix to combine.Add sweet corn and knotted pandan leaves into the mixture. Add date powder (or sugar, if unavailable) and cheese powder (or salt, if unavailable) to mixture.Stir until dissolved.Add sago pearls into the mixture. Stir to incorporate.Let porridge simmer until desired consistency. Serve hot. Cheese Bread Pudding A nice and cheesy bread pudding that is both delicious and filling, perfect for kids who love cheesier flavoured desserts. 1 egg125 ml full cream milk (small box)250 g cream cheese2 tbsp vanilla pancake mix3 slice bread (preferably wholemeal)raisinsdate powder (baby product) In a blender, combine full cream milk, cream cheese, an egg and vanilla pancake flour. Sprinkle some date powder. Shred some bread and put in blender.Blend ingredients until smooth and no visible clumps.Tear 2 slices of bread and line bottom of cups.Pour bread pudding mix into each cup until bread is submerged.Sprinkle raisins on top of each cup.Bake bread pudding in an oven preheated to 160°C for 20 minutes. Serve as desired. Homemade Cheesecake Biscuit This cheesy Malaysian dessert known as Cheesekut is a great option for mummies whose babies are in need of a bit extra weight. full cream milk½ package cream cheese2 pieces baby biscuits In a pot, pour in full cream milk and heat up. Add ½ a package of cream cheese into the milk.Bring milk and cheese mixture to a boil.Once cooked, pour mixture into blender and blend until smooth.Crush baby biscuits in a bowl or pestle.AssemblyPlace crushed baby biscuits into cups.Pour milk and cream cheese mix into cups.Repeat adding layers of baby biscuits and mixture into until cup is filled.Refrigerate until cool. Serve cold. This recipe uses mango-flavoured baby biscuits, but you can use any type of baby biscuits according to your baby's preferences! Baby Steps to a Better Eating Habit We hope that with these recipes, mums can introduce these tasty treats for your baby without worry! However, do take note of your baby's preferences when making these desserts. Also, try to not force your little one to like a certain food, as this may have the opposite effect on them instead. Be sure to avoid any ingredients they may be sensitive or allergic to. Consult with your paediatrician to be sure what foods is your baby ready for. Hopefully, mothers can introduce fun and healthy dessert options to your little ones! Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice from Motherhood. For any health-related concerns, it is advisable to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or medical practitioner. For more insightful stories and fun recipes, stay tuned to Motherhood Story!

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