My youngest just turned two, which is pretty incredible. Time FLIES! And this is the oldest youngest I’ve ever had (did you follow that?). In the past I would already be juggling another baby by now – but since we finally made the permanent decision to be done, he’s officially The Baby, regardless of age. Poor guy. Hah!
So when I realized recently that we had a pretty good stash of baby food leftover, but no babies (The Baby notwithstanding), I started coming up with ways to use it. And if we’re being totally honest, I’ve even bought a little more recently.
3 Ways to Use Baby Food with Big Kids:
- TO ADD MORE VEGGIES! We’ve already talked about the first way to use baby food in big kid meals with the Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese. Baby food is so finely pureed that it incorporates beautifully into sauces. Whether it’s mac and cheese, spaghetti sauce, chili, or sloppy joes, baby food is a great way to sneak in some extra nutrition.
- SUBSTITUTE FOR SYRUP! Skip the sugary pancake stuff and go with something naturally sweet like applesauce, pears, or peaches for your next breakfast topping.
- AS A DIP! My kids, and I think most kids, love to dip their food, and admittedly, I’m hard pressed to turn down a side of ranch. So how about putting out some sweet baby food like an apple oatmeal to dip apple slices into? Or for the savory stuff like french fries, stir in some sweet potatoes!
My not-so baby playing dress up! |
I’m a big fan of Sprout® Organic because it is USDA certified organic, non GMO, has honest flavor names that match ingredient lists, and is the only baby/toddler food brand that doesn’t use acid preservatives (e.g. citric acid, ascorbic acid or lemon juice concentrate) which can upset baby’s system and the only baby/toddler food with no additives, fillers or flavors in any of its recipes. It also comes in BPA Free packaging.
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sprout® Organic Baby and Toddler Foods. The opinions and text are all mine.
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Duane Dammeyer says
Baby food is very important for a mother. A mother must know how to made baby food. Thanks for a nice food.
Jack Cruz says
Before choosing baby foods we should first let be sure about the ingredients and nutritious value. Baby foods are really essential and it requires good vitamin, minerals and nutritious for the proper growth our baby. Therefore we should very serious about choosing good baby foods for our kids.