Description
Cottage cheese is a soft, protein-rich first food for babies. Discover its nutritional benefits, age-appropriate preparation tips, and simple recipes like pancakes and egg bites perfect for baby-led weaning.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese (full-fat, low-sodium)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup oat flour or baby cereal
- 1 ripe banana (optional)
- 3 eggs (for egg bites)
- ¼ cup steamed spinach or carrots (finely chopped)
- Optional: pinch of turmeric or garlic powder
Instructions
- For pancakes: Blend cottage cheese, egg, oat flour, and banana until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick pan and pour small circles of batter.
- Cook until bubbles form, flip, and cook through.
- For egg bites: Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, and chopped vegetables with optional seasoning.
- Pour into silicone muffin molds.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Cool before serving.
Notes
Always choose low-sodium, full-fat cottage cheese for babies. Introduce slowly and monitor for allergies. These recipes are ideal for babies 6+ months and baby-led weaning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baby Food
- Method: Stovetop & Oven
- Cuisine: Healthy