To make this delicious blend that IJ loved it’s really simple!

Rice Cereal + Beets + Squash and on the side some chicken we had with dinner!

{I’ve been told that rice cereal is no longer the first food choice of doctors, however, IJ is very allergic to any type of oatmeal we give her.  She handles rice cereal much better and we’ve done our research on what is the best, healthiest, and most organic form of rice cereal to give her.  She is happy and we are happy}

Since Isla is 8 months we are starting to introduce different proteins like chicken, lamb, eggs yolks, beans, and lentils!

To make beets : wash | cut off stalk | wrap individually in foil | bake at 425 for 45 minutes or until tender | cut | blend | add to ice cube trays and freeze for 6 hours | remove from trays and place in freezer safe bags 

To prepare : use your Lily Pots 🙂  We don’t use a microwave for our daughter’s food and rarely for our own food!! Neither should you 🙂 A quick Google search can tell you why it’s better to cook it in the oven!

These are beautiful and so inexpensive.  Simply cut off their stalk and wash them WELL.

These stalks can actually be USED for the parent’s meal!  I cut the leafy green lettuce looking stuff off 😉 and I sautee it with Olive Oil and minced garlic like I would Kale! PACKED with vitamins and a great addition to what ever you are making for dinner that night.

Wrap in tinfoil and bake for up to an hour {or until very tender}

Chop up {should be mooooooshy} and then place into your blender! I had to add 1/4 cup water in order to get it right! However, I still left it a little chunky because our 8 month old is ready for MORE texture!

This is the face of a satisfied customer. Can you tell? No? That’s okay. IJ LOVED her

Beets + Squash + Rice Cereal + Chicken {sautéed and on the side}

I served her chicken we ate as a family last night.  I made sure to cook it very well in olive oil and water.  So it got extra tender for her.  I shredded it up and cut it into very small pieces.  She chews like a champ and she loves meat! I also pureed some meat and we will see ALL the amazing proteins we introduce around this time in the next blog!

Enjoy!

Love,

Jen xo