This post is all about Breast milk recipes
At the age of six months, when babies are introduced to solid food, they usually drop their milk intake. Their little tummies are filled with solid food hence their need for breastfeeding also decreases.
So, what do we do now?
How to make sure your baby is still getting the best nutrition in the world?
Well, the answer is simple to add it to your baby’s food.
Read further to know some yummy recipes using breast milk and helpful tips for cooking.
Can I cook with breast milk?
Most mothers ask this question: Is it safe to cook with breast milk?
Well, the answer is yes!
There are times when you choose a yummy recipe for your little one but, you can’t make it because of cows’ milk in it.
Well, now you can!
Substitute the cow’s milk with breast milk and, you are good to go.
Tips for cooking with breast milk
- Always keep in mind the storage conditions of breast milk while cooking. You can use breast milk at room temperature within 6 hours, six days in the refrigerator, and six months in the freezer.
- Keep the breast milk from the fridge at room temperature before using it. You can also thaw frozen breast milk.
- Never refreeze thawed breast milk.
- You can heat the breast milk. Make sure it doesn’t smell unpleasant, as some mothers complain.
- You can use breast milk as a thinning agent for baby food. First, defrost the food and then add the breast milk as required.
- Adjust the recipe accordingly if you replace cow’s milk with breast milk. Breast milk is thinner than cow’s milk and, it can affect the structure of the dish.
- Always make sure the equipment used for preparing baby food is thoroughly sterilized and cleaned.
Breast milk recipes
So, it’s time to use that extra frozen breast milk and make some yummy recipes for your little one. Here are a few helpful recipes to get started:
Breast milk pancakes
Picture by morganmanagesmommyhood
Dry ingredients
- All-purpose flour 1 cup
- Himalayan salt 1/8 teaspoon
- Sugar 1 tablespoon
- Baking powder ½ tablespoon
- Ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon
Wet ingredients
- Breast milk 1 cup
- Cooking oil ½ tablespoon
- Apple cider vinegar ½ teaspoon
- Vanilla extract ½ tablespoon
Instructions
- In a small bowl, measure your breast milk and add apple cider vinegar to make breast milk butter. Set aside for a while.
- Add all-purpose flour in a bowl and add other dry ingredients (salt, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon)
- Pour the wet ingredients (breast milk butter, cooking oil, vanilla extract) into the dry ingredients mixture.
- Carefully mix the batter. Please make sure not to over mix.
- Let the batter rest for 3 minutes.
- Heat your pan and add cooking oil.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter into the pan.
- When tiny bubbles stats appearing n the top and sides of the pancake, flip it to cook from the other side.
- Cook from both sides until they are lightly golden.
Tips
- Cut the cooked pancakes into small pieces so that the tiny hands can easily hold them.
- The recipe can make a modest number of pancakes. If you want to make a larger batch, double the recipe.
Banana Breast milk ice-cream
Picture by thankyourbody
This recipe is brilliant to introduce ice cream to your baby in a healthy way.
We all love ice-creams on a hot summer day so, to deprive your little one of these yummy treats.
Breast milk ice cream can also help soothe your child’s gums and pain during the teething process. So, let’s get started!
Ingredients
- Breast milk 2 oz.
- Banana 1 sliced
- Cinnamon ½ teaspoon
- Vanilla extract ½ teaspoon
Instructions
- Slice the bananas and freeze for at least two hours.
- Add frozen bananas, cinnamon, and vanilla to a food processor.
- Slowly add breast milk and blend until it gives a creamy texture.
- Serve immediately or freeze for later use.
Chocolate banana custard
Picture by gkfooddiary
So, who doesn’t love desserts? And what if I tell you a healthy version for your little one.
This classic sugar-free sweet dish can be enjoyed by your child with breast milk or formula milk as well.
So let’s go
Ingredients
- Cornflour 1 teaspoon
- Breast milk 100ml
- Banana 1 small
- Drinking chocolate 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Heat and non-stick pan over medium flame.
- Add cornflour, breast milk, and chocolate to it.
- Keep on mixing until it thickens.
- Add chopped or mashed banana.
- You can serve it cold or hot depending on your child’s preference.
Tips
- Make sure to mix consistently to avoid lumps.
- If the mixture thickens, you can add more breast milk until desired consistency.
Final words
You can get creative with breast milk and make yummy recipes for your little one. Try different recipes by replacing cow’s milk with breast milk or formula.
Just be sure to use formula-added food within 2 hours.
