Avocados are a great source of many nutrients including folate, vitamin E, potassium, and fiber. They also contain unsaturated fats that help support brain development and promote healthy skin. The health benefits of avocados are so great that they should be included in a baby’s diet from day one.

Home-Made Avocados Recipes for Babies, Toddlers, and Kids

Avocados are one of the healthiest foods you can add to your diet. They can be used in a wide range of dishes, have a buttery, creamy, rich flavor and contain healthy fats. Avocados are great because they can provide the healthy fats that your kids need. They’re especially good for children who need the fats for proper growth and healthier neuron development.

How to Clean and Cut an Avocado?

When you’re choosing an avocado, make sure it is soft to touch and ripe. Raw avocados are not normally eaten as they are too bitter.

• Take the avocado, and cut it lengthwise around the pit.

• Twist both halves of the avocado in opposite directions.

• Remove the pit with a knife.

• Scoop the flesh out with a spoon or cut it out with a knife.

• You can use the flesh in any of these recipes.

4 Healthy Avocado Recipes for Babies and Kids That You Don’t Want to Miss

1. Frozen Avocado Pops

This is a great option for teething babies. The pops can help soothe irritated gums while also bringing some nutrition.

For this recipe, you will need 3 avocados and 4 cups of water.

Transfer the fruit and water into a blender and blend until it makes a very thick puree. Pour the puree onto an ice cube tray and freeze for an hour. Once the cubes are frozen, make sure that they are soft to touch. Do not allow them to make one solid block of ice. When ready, transfer this pops to a plate and serve it with some other fruit such as a banana. You can also serve it with yogurt.

2. Avocado Spinach Pancakes

Pancakes are among the easiest finger foods to make for babies, and this recipe is easy to do, colorful and packed with healthy goodness. The banana adds sweetness whilst providing a chewy texture too!

You will need 1 cup oat flour gluten free if needed, 4 eggs, ½ avocado, ¾ cup ripe mashed banana, ½ cup frozen spinach, 1 tbsp ground flax seed, Butter or coconut oil or olive oil for cooking

Put all of the ingredients into a blender and puree until the mixture is smooth. Heat the butter or oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the pancakes on either side, about 1⁄4 cup at a time, until golden brown. Serve these Pancakes to your baby lukewarm.

3. Easy Avocado Roll Ups

It’s incredible how kids will eat just about anything, if it’s presented in a new way – and they don’t know any better! The thing is, they’re really up for trying new things that look good. Avocado rollups are the perfect example of this.

All you need is 1 medium ripe avocado, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon lime juice, salt to taste, 2 (9-inch) round tortillas.

In a mixing bowl, mash the avocado. Then stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Season it to your liking with salt. Spread half of the avocado mixture on each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges. Roll up tightly then cut off the edges and slice into 1” rolls. Serve immediately or refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

4. Avocado Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled eggs are an easy, healthy breakfast choice for kids. Add avocado to your morning eggs and you get a pretty dish with colors that appeal to kids!

Making Avocado scrambled eggs requires only 4 ingredients: Chopped Avocado, eggs, salt and pepper and butter. Also, you can add avocado to any type of scrambled eggs recipe.

There’s a lot of ways to make scrambled eggs, but I can think of no better way than scrambling some over avocado. As a matter of fact, the combo of eggs with avocado is delicious. But don’t stop at that! Go ahead and add some tomatoes and chives on top. You will have a high-quality dish ready in 15 minutes at home.

The Importance of Including Avocado in Your Children’s Diet

Children are not always the most open-minded and willing to try new foods. But, as a parent, it is your responsibility to make sure that they are healthy and well fed.

In conclusion, avocados are important for a child’s diet because they contain the essential nutrients and vitamins that a child needs. They also provide healthy fats that can help to regulate a child’s weight and cholesterol levels.