Benefits of Pumpkin for Babies
Rich in vitamins A and C, pumpkin not only meets the vitamin needs of babies but also keeps them full. Thanks to the iron it contains, it prevents anemia, and thanks to its high calcium content, it strengthens bones and accelerates bone and muscle development. It also softens the intestines and prevents constipation. You can prepare different porridges with this very beneficial food for babies.
Pumpkin Milk Pudding
Ingredients300 gr milk
1 slice of pumpkin
2 tablespoons rice flour or starch
3 crushed walnuts
3 crushed almonds
2 tablespoons molasses
PreparationAfter grating the pumpkin, boil it in 1 cup of water until soft. Grind the walnuts and almonds until they form a flour. Add to the pumpkin and wait for it to cool. Then add the molasses. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, prepare the pudding by constantly stirring milk and rice flour. Pour the pudding over the mixture you prepared from pumpkin. This porridge, which is very practical to prepare, has high nutritional value.
TipWhen adding molasses to the pumpkin puree you prepared, make sure that the pumpkin has cooled down completely. Because when you add molasses while it's hot, it will crystallize and spoil the taste.