Babies generally need to add various complementary foods after they are 6 months old. So what are some good ways to make pumpkin porridge for babies? Below is the recipe of pumpkin porridge for babies that I share with you. I hope it will be helpful to you.

How to make pumpkin porridge for babies

Method 1:

Ingredients: appropriate amount of pumpkin and glutinous rice flour

1. Remove the pumpkin Peel and cut into pieces, put in a container with a little water and cook on high in the microwave for ten minutes.

2. Take out the pumpkin and mash it. If you want it to be smoother without large particles, it is best to stir it in a blender.

3. Then put the pumpkin puree in a pot and add a little water to boil. In order to prevent the bottom from burning, it is best to stir continuously in the same direction.

4. Mix the glutinous rice flour with cold water first, pour it into the pot, stir evenly, and then add an appropriate amount of sugar.

Method 2:

Materials: a piece of pumpkin, a small handful of rice

1. Cut a piece of fresh pumpkin into slices, and then Steam in a steamer until soft.

2. Use a spoon to crush the pumpkin into puree and set aside.

3. Take a small handful of rice, add enough water to cook, add appropriate amount of pumpkin puree and mix well until soft enough.

Method 3:

Ingredients: 60g pumpkin, 20g brown rice, 20g millet, 20g rice, 20g corn residue

1. Mix brown rice, millet, rice and corn residue, put it into a large bowl, add water and soak for more than 1 hour.

2. Wash, peel and cut the pumpkin into 1cm cubes, set aside.

3. Put the soaked grains into a casserole, add 600 ml of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and cook for 30 minutes, then add the diced pumpkin and cook until the porridge is thick and the pumpkin is thick. The dices will become soft.

Method 4:

Ingredients: 150 grams of pumpkin, 100 grams of millet, 100 grams of glutinous rice

1. Peel and cut the pumpkin Cut into small dices, wash the millet and glutinous rice, mix them in a bowl, and soak them in water for about 1 hour.

2. Pour millet, glutinous rice, and pumpkin into the pressure cooker, add 5 times the amount of water, cover the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat, and press for 10-15 minutes.

The benefits of eating pumpkin porridge for babies

Pumpkin porridge has extremely high nutritional value and is suitable for all ages. Generally, eating it will have certain benefits for the body. . For babies who are growing and in urgent need of nutrition, it is even more important to replenish some nutrients needed by the body in a timely manner. Pumpkin is one of the foods that is very suitable for babies. So, what are the benefits of eating pumpkin porridge for babies?

1. Enhance baby’s immunity

The climate is dry in winter, and many children will have varying degrees of symptoms such as chapped lips, nasal bleeding, and dry skin. Now is the "flu" season again, and the baby's health is affected. Experts suggest that adding foods rich in vitamin A and vitamin E to children can enhance their immunity and is of great benefit in improving the symptoms of autumn dryness. The beta carotene contained in pumpkin can be converted into vitamin A after being absorbed by the body. In addition, the beta carotene contained in pumpkin can help the normal secretion of various pituitary hormones and maintain healthy growth and development of the baby.

2. Promote growth and development

Pumpkin contains a large amount of zinc, which participates in the synthesis of human nucleic acids and proteins. It is an inherent component of the adrenal cortex and an important substance for human growth and development.

3. Help the baby wean

The climate is better in autumn and winter, which is a good time for the baby to wean. Pumpkin can be used in the preparation of weaning food because it is rich in sugar and is easier to digest and absorb. Pumpkin has high nutritional value. In addition to being made into soup and paste, it can also be used to cook porridge, steam, stew, and cook rice. Adding pumpkin to complementary food is not only beneficial to the baby's absorption, but also contains a large amount of nutrients that is beneficial to the baby's growth.

4. Insecticide effect

Pumpkin is sweet and warm, can replenish qi, unblock collaterals and relieve pain, detoxify and kill insects. Eating more pumpkins can be used to treat roundworms and tapeworms in children, and can reduce the risk of measles and mortality in children.