Dates Recipes For Toddlers

Dates are delicious and are a good source of vitamins and minerals. However, as a new parent, you may be doubtful about the safety and utility of dates for babies. About 30 varieties are available mostly in three forms—fresh, semi-dry, and dry. Ripe dates are packed with simple sugars such as dextrose and fructose

XTwo different types of sugar similar in structure to glucose. , instant energy boosters. Continue reading this post to know whether you can feed dates to your baby, the nutrients present, their health benefits, and ways to include dates in your baby’s diet.

You can introduce dates when your newborn turns six months or as soon as you start weaning the baby from breastfeeding or formula. Introduce dates in your baby’s diet slowly and preferably in mashed and pureed form. Always follow the wait-for-three-days rule and check if the baby is comfortable with the food. For personal guidance, you may talk to a pediatrician.

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Do not choose dehydrated dates since they will be difficult for your baby to chew in the initial stages. Wait until they reach the teething milestone.

Dates are recognized as ‘heart-healthy foods’ by the American Heart Association because of their low cholesterol and saturated fat content. They contain all the essential nutrients that are required for your little one’s healthy growth and development.

Calories – 66, fiber – 1.6gm, iron – 0.22mg, calcium – 15mg, potassium – 167mg and trace amounts of niacin, vitamin A, and folate.

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Sulfites are often used in dates and other dry fruits to prevent mold formation and increase shelf life. If your baby has been diagnosed with asthma

XA condition in which the airways swell and produce excess mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. , confirm with your pediatrician about the safety of dates for your child.

Dates have high nutritional value and medicinal benefits, too (2). Hence it has been a part of the main diet in many cultures across the world. Some of the benefits are:

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Dates are useful remedies for intestinal problems. They fight with the parasitic organisms and help establish friendly bacterial colonies in the intestine.

The liver is prone to bacterial and viral infections in children. Studies reveal that dates have liver-protecting properties and, therefore, including them in your baby’s diet will help.

You can give full ripe dates to your teething babies for stronger dental development. By chewing dates, the teeth and gums receive adequate exercise and can develop stronger and quicker.

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XSoak a substance in water to get the flavor in the liquid. dates in milk and give it to your baby when they are suffering from a fever, cough, and smallpox. This infusion, rich in nutrients, helps in speedy recovery.

XAn intestinal infection that causes watery stools (diarrhea) containing mucus or blood. — a bacterial infection in the large intestine. Dates help in controlling this condition.

Dates fight constipation that is a common problem in babies. The dietary fiber content helps add bulk to the stools, thus giving stimulation for smooth bowel movements.

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The rich iron content in dates increases the hemoglobin count in your baby’s red blood cells, ensuring healthy growth and no anemia.

Dates are sticky and might stick to your little one’s teeth. It leads to bacteria that produce acid and cause tooth decay. Make sure you clean your baby’s teeth or give them water to drink after consuming dates.

You can prepare baby food using dates. Babies can have these recipes after the age of six months when they are ready for other solid foods too. Here are some fantastic recipes to add dates.

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Snack bars or balls made by combining dates with powdered coconut, almonds, cashews, and walnuts may serve as quick energy and nutrition sources specially for older babies.

“If giving dry dates, I would advise choosing the ones that are naturally dried without any sugar or syrup. Moreover, since dates may be a choking hazard, they should be chopped small before giving to the baby. I advise giving dates only to babies over 18 months of age and keeping the portion size to one or two.”

Though there is no official recommendation for the number of dates suitable for babies, they may be given one date to start with, increasing it to two to three dates at a time.

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There are no specific types of dates especially suited for the consumption of babies. However, avoiding the ones containing added sugars or sugar syrups is advisable.

Medjool dates are larger and sweeter, Deglet Noor dates are considered better for cooking, and Ajwa dates are rich in dietary fibers, lipids, minerals, flavonoids, and proteins. Honey dates act as natural sweeteners, and Sayer dates have high sugar content (4). Other varieties include Sawafi, Zahidi, Khudri, Sukkary, Halawi, Dayri, Rabbi, Barhi, Mazafati, and Piarom dates.

Dates are a healthy addition to your baby’s diet. Their high-fiber content and good nutrient composition help in a baby’s proper growth and development. But if your baby is still getting acquainted with solid foods, introduce dates into their diet through purees and porridges. Also, wait for three days after the first consumption to see if your baby is sensitive to dates. Introduce dates for babies and only progress based on your baby’s comfort level. If you have any queries, consult your pediatrician and clarify them.

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It is evident from the above information that dates are highly nutritious fruits containing vitamins and minerals. Thus these can make a healthy addition to your baby’s diet. But because babies can be fussy eaters, we provided a few easy and tasty recipes to help them relish the fruit and reap its benefits.

Experience the delightful natural sweetness of date powder in your baby’s porridges and desserts. This nourishing and iron-rich baby food is an ideal choice for promoting your little one’s well-being.

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2. Praveen K Vayalil; Date Fruits ( Phoenix dactylifera Linn): An Emerging Medicinal Food; Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (2012)

3. A A A Kwaasi et al; Cross-reactivities between date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) polypeptides and foods implicated in the oral allergy syndrome; NCBI

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Swati Patwal is a clinical nutritionist, a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and a toddler mom with more than a decade of experience in diverse fields of nutrition. She started her career as a CSR project coordinator for a healthy eating and active lifestyle project catering to school children. Then she worked as a nutrition faculty and clinical nutrition coach in...moreDates are a superfood packed with nutrition for kids. Here are 65 healthy dates recipes for babies and kids, from purees to smoothies to ice cream and more!

Getting kids to eat dry fruits and nuts is a difficult task, which is why we go for easy solutions like Dry Fruits Powder, Mixed Nuts Powder or Dry Dates Powder. However, if you’re looking for simple and healthy recipes including these ingredients, we hear you! And that’s why we’ve got here today a mega list of over 60 healthy dates recipes!

The recipes here are for babies under one and older kids. Please follow the age recommendations for each recipe and err on the side of caution when it comes to food allergies and choking hazards.

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1. Dates Puree (6 Months+)- Yummy Tummy Aarthi has a simple recipe for the most basic dates recipe – dates puree! The best part is that besides feeding babies, you can also add this to older kids’ food and milkshakes for extra nutrition and taste.

2. Pear Dates Puree (8 Months+) – This recipe from Baby Foode uses roasted pears and orange juice for an extra tanginess. For younger babies, you can skip the orange juice and stick to the pear and dates alone.

3. Butternut Squash Dates Puree (7 Months+) – Once your baby has tried butternut squash and liked it, you can go ahead and add dates to the mix for a beautifully sweet and nutri-packed meal!

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4. Melon Apricot Dates Puree (8 Months+) – Buona Pappa combines three fruits – melon, apricot and dates into a puree that packs a lot of punch. Since babies eat so little, making each mouthful count is important for parents!

5. Homemade Dry Dates Powder (8 Months+) – This powder is perfect as a natural sweetener and is the ideal solution to ensure fussy eaters get their nutrients. You can either make it at home, or buy a 100% organic dates powder online.

6. Homemade Dates Syrup (8 Months+) – This dates syrup beats any commercial date syrup with its wholesome goodness and amazing taste!

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7. Jowar Ragi Dates Porridge (9 Months+) – Tarla Dalal combines two power packed ingredients – jowar and ragi- into a porridge that’s naturally