Baked Pears with Oatmeal and Dates
Suitable for: 8 months to 10 months old baby
Ingredients:
- 3 Pears
- 1 cup cooked oatmeal
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dates
- drizzle of maple syrup (optional)
- dash of cinnamon or vanilla or ginger
Cooking Method and Preparation:
Step 1: Halve and core pears.
Step 2: Combine oatmeal, dates & spices in 1 cups of water and bring to boil, simmer until soupy.
Step 3: Once soupy, pour over pears.
Step 4: Bake at 350 degrees F. 45 minutes or until tender; drizzle with syrup if desired.
Nutritional Value of 100g of Pear:
| 1 | Vitamin A | 23 IU |
| 2 | Vitamin C | 4.2 mg |
| 3 | Vitamin E | 0.12 mg |
| 4 | Potassium | 119 mg |
| 5 | Calcium | 9 mg |
| 6 | Iron | 0.17 mg |
| 7 | Magnesium | 7 mg |
| 8 | Phosphorus | 11 mg |
| 9 | Niacin | 0.157 mg |
Nutritional Value of 1 cup of Oatmeal:
| 1 | Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g |
| 2 | Potassium | 669 mg |
| 3 | Magnesium | 276 mg |
| 4 | Calcium | 84.3 mg |
| 5 | Phosphorus | 816 mg |
Remarks on Baked Pears with Oatmeal and Dates:
Pear is a nutrient-dense fruit which is high in fiber, potassium and Vitamin C. They are also a great fruit to offer as a remedy to help alleviate your baby's constipation.
Pears are gentle on the tummy and thus are great for babies who are suffering from reflux.
Furthermore, oats are high in fiber, calcium, protein and potassium.
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