Recipe: Mainer Breakfast

Mmmmm....berries. Who doesn't love berries? Especially in the winter. There is something about the sweet freshness of a berry that just screams SUMMERTIME! And the beautiful thing about them, is that they freeze amazingly well and are typically frozen at the peak of freshness. That means that even in these colder winter months, you can enjoy a little slice of summer with a quick trip to the freezer section in your grocer....or if you can find them fresh, even better!

In this recipe, we feature the berries, but we also manage to sneak in some extra goodness and nutrients with some leafy greens! I can almost guarantee, your little loves won't even notice! And if they do, they will be super pleased that their Popeye food, tastes just like berries! Yummm...

Mainer Breakfast

  

Mama Chef Extraordinaire: Liz Grimm, Copperas Cove, TX (www.littlegreenpouch.com)

When to Introduce: Sometimes berries can raise some eyebrows when it comes to potential allergens, so we recommend waiting until 12 months (always check with your pediatrician)

Why we Love It:  Berries are high in antioxidants (not to mention SUPER yummy) and as an added bonus they also contain fiber, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Mother Nature really knew what she was doing when she created these beauties! Adding spinach/kale to the mix gives us  an amazing source of Calcium.  I call that a mama SCORE!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup strawberries
1/4 blackberries
1/2 cup frozen spinach or 2 big kale leaves
Add yogurt as needed for texture (optional)
1 tsp Maple Syrup (optional)

Directions: 

1. Steam the spinach or kale until warm and wilted.

2. Puree all fruits and spinach together.  

3. (optional) Add in the yogurt and syrup for those who like things a bit sweeter or need a few extra calories.

Servings: This will make about 12 ounces or so of Yumminess! (just enough to share a snack with your little love!)