While too much sugar isn't recommended for babies under the age of 1 - including chocolate and honey - sweet treats, snacks and desserts can be made just as tasty with a little know-how and a few natural sugar substitues!

You can sweeten pancakes, porridge and natural yoghurt with fruits such as banana, sweet potato and apple - simply steam and blend in your Nutribaby+! Sweet coconut and cocoa or cacao powder will also add sweetness without the sugar content.

Discover 5 sweet recipe ideas for a quick breakfast, easy dessert or on-the-go snack below.

With thanks to Amy-Jo, mum to 10-month old baby Blu who has devised these gorgeous recipes with her Nutribaby(+) Check out more of her weaning recipes @lifeofbabyblu

 

Banana, Spinach Pancakes

Makes 20-25 pancakes

 

Ingredients

1 handful of spinach

1 egg

1 banana

90g plain flour

1 cup milk (cows or plant-based)

1 tsp baking powder

1 heap spoon of coconut melted (for cooking the pancakes)

 

Optional Ingredients

1 tsp blue spirulina

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

 

Method:

1. Blend all ingredients together in Nutribaby(+) - pulse until well combined or until you no longer see flecks of spinach.
2. Warm a non-stick pan over a medium heat and add the coconut oil. Pour small rounds of batter into the pan (probably 2 at a time) and let the first side cook until small bubbles form on the top. 
3. Flip and cook the other side for 1-2 mins until they take on a bit of colour. Serve or let cool and store in the freezer. Use within 2 months.

 

 

Lemon Porridge Bliss Balls

 

 

Ingredients

90g oats

1 full lemon squeezed

1 tbsp maple syrup (honey if 1+)

1 tbsp 100% peanut butter

1tbsp coconut oil

Handful of desiccated coconut

 

Method:

Blend all ingredients together in Nutribaby(+). Take small balls of the oaty mixture and roll into bite-size balls. Freeze or refrigerate.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve with yoghurt, fruit puree or on their own as a snack.

 

 

Peanut butter, chocolate Baby Bliss Balls

recipe @whatmummymakes

 

Ingredients

90g oats

1 tbsp 100% peanut butter

1tbsp coconut oil

6 prunes

1 tbsp cocoa powder

 

Method:

Blend all ingredients together in Nutribaby(+) until a thick paste is coming together. Take small balls of the mixture, shape and coat in dessicated coconut. Refrigerate or freeze store.

 

 

Chocolate Nicecream

 

Ingredients

2 Avocado's

1 banana

1 tin of coconut cream/milk

1 tbsp cocoa powder

 

Method:

Blend all ingredients together in Nutribaby(+). Portion into individual freezer-friendly Babybols or into one big Tupperware box. Freeze until set and serve.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve a scoop with chopped fresh fruit or in a baby ice cream cone!

 

 

Date, banana and oaty breakfast bites

 

Pre-heat the oven to 180-degrees

Ingredients

1 banana

3 dates (de-stoned)

100g Oats

3 tsp 100% peanut butter

1tsp coconut oil

1 tsp of cocoa powder OR cacao powder

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp of poppy seeds

 

Method:

Blend all ingredients together in Nutribaby(+). Take small balls of the oaty mixture and press down into a muffin tray. Bake at 180-degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve just warm with natural yoghurt and fruit!