peachy berry smoothie

Hi there,
here is another smoothies that I made for my baby. This time I diluted it with water with the ratio 2:1 (2 parts of juice and 1 part of water).

It is very difficult to find organic berries in the area I live so I got  pack of frozen organic berries for my baby and used them in this drink. I am fully aware that these kinds of berries lost some of their goodness while frozen. Nevertheless they're still good and yummy in this smoothie.
All these ingredients separately can be given from 6 months onward, so I believe it is quite safe to give this smoothie to your little one if they are around 8-9 months. (I would still wait a bit before giving complex thick mixes like this one).
For this yumminess you will need:

• 1 and 1/2 peaches (mine were quite small, so I believe 1 big is enough), although the skin is delicate I still remove it (maybe I shouldn't next time it also has some good nutrients). Cut peaches into quarters and then each piece in halves across.
• about 2 tbsp organic berry mix (to be more precise I got 4 raspberries, 3 blackberries, 4 red currants and 3 black currants)
• segments of 2 oranges

Preparation:

Let the berries thaw in a small sieve, then press them through it to extract the juice. Remember to put some bowl under the sieve not to end up with the juice in the sink or a table top. Set aside.

In a blender process peaches and orange segments to smooth consistency. Add berry juice and stir until well mixed.

As I already mentioned I diluted it with some water otherwise you can serve it as it is.

I gave it to my baby in a cup and kept the rest in the fridge (if there is any left) for her to finish it later. She was walking holding her cup and sipping it from times to times. She definitely liked it.

That's all for now...

take care there.

very berry apple drink

Since I was a small girl I remember my mom making some easy, quick and tasty drinks out of berries and fruit. Summer season is full of this vitamin goodness but even in winter it is possible to get some frozen berries and fresh fruit like apples to make some yummy and light drinks. My baby enjoys having some of it to quench her thirst.
Here is one of the recipes.
You'll need:

peels and core from one thoroughly washed apple (make sure it is not waxed - no shine when you buy it)
5-6 strawberries
a handful of blueberries (or organic berry mix)
4 rose hips (optional but very healthy and good for you)
2 prunes (especially good if a baby has some constipation)

Preparation:

Fill a deep pot with about 1 liter of water, put all the berries and fruit inside. Bring to boil and simmer on low to medium heat for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, let it cool. Strain in a clean bottle and keep in the fridge.
So now the drink is very slightly sweet and I love drinking it like this, however, if you are on a sweet side or for my baby I would add some sugar or honey. (* Remember honey is recommended for babies older than 1 year.)
Hope you will enjoy this refreshing and simple drink.
That's all for now...
take care there.