![]() Green eggs are my go-to emergency meal for #babyjake. My freezer has a permanent stash of date balls. And then I thought to make them in the Nutribullet – game changer. ![]() But I blew the motor on my food processor when I first made them. There is no greater finger food snack for babies than these little balls of superfood goodness. #babyjake’s all time best snack: date balls. Babies need healthy fats – and nuts are the optimal source.) 2. In fact, the latest research shows that early introduction of nuts from 6 months actually helps to prevent allergies. When finely ground into a powder, thereby eliminating all choking hazards, nuts are so very beneficial for little growing bodies and brains. (Remember that it’s a total old-school misconception that babies can’t have nuts. And you don’t want big pieces of nuts posing a choking hazard. You can also add whole nuts to smoothies using the regular blade attachment, but this won’t grind the nuts as finely as when you use the milling blade. Make your own oat / quinoa / rice / almond cereal or flour. Simply use the milling blade to grind nuts / seeds into your own ground powders. And then I just add a few spoonfuls of this superfood powder to #babyjake’s purees / yoghurt / oats. I grind a whole variety of nuts and seeds each week using the grinding blade attachment (chia seeds, flax seeds, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, cashews etc), and store in the fridge in a tupperware. Turn plain butternut puree into a superfood. I am a big believer in adding superfoods like nuts and seeds to as many dishes as possible. And yes, you can use a coffee grinder or a pestle & mortar to grind your own nuts and seeds, but the ease of use of the Bullet makes it worth every cent, if for no other use than this one alone #truestory. The way the Nutribullet pulverises nuts and seeds into a fine powder is legitimately magical. Ok now that that’s out the way, here’s why I freaking LOVE it: 1. The pressure build up can be insanely dangerous if you don’t adhere to this golden rule. Steamed veg / fruit have to be properly cooled before blending. NEVER (ever, ever, ever) add hot liquid (or even warm contents) to your bullet.Even though the Baby Bullet comes with nifty storage cups, I still vote regular bullet. Don’t get the Baby Bullet – rather use the regular version (stronger motor + more longevity after baby is not a baby).But other moms say they manage just fine. You’re supposed to be able to blend while retaining texture, but I’ve found that it’s close to impossible to pulse slowly – the motor is simply too powerful. ![]() Start with 1-2 TBS of water and add a little at a time as needed. ![]() Bottom line: it will take a bit of trial and error to get it right. And sometimes you can get away with using yoghurt instead of water / milk. The same applies to steamed veggies/fruit. Certain fruits (paw paw / banana etc) require less liquid. You’ll probably fail the first few attempts and land up with pear juice instead of pear puree. And perfecting the art of the right amount of liquid is not as easy as it should be. Nutribullet cannot blend without liquid to assist it.Ever.īefore I get into the good stuff, here are the downsides: But first, what you need to know going in: Two basic concepts: (1.) requires liquid and (2.) NO hot – or even warm – contents. So if you’re considering biting the bullet and investing in a Nutribullet, here are my Top 10 Uses for Making Baby Food with the Nutribullet. By no means a crucial survival tool for parenting, but once you’re spoilt with its conveniences – you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. So while a Nutribullet is not an essential tool for prepping baby food (at R2k, you’ll probably decide to stick to that R300 stick blender), it’s one of those wish list luxuries (right up there with isofix car seat bases & bottle warmers). Say hello to a new dimension of baby food cooking. And just like that, my world was revolutionised. And then it came to me: use the bullet to make #babyjake a smoothie. Turns out that wasn’t the plan… the thing was collecting dust at the back of the kitchen counter. I had visions of kick starting my days with a wheatgrass and kale juice, in an attempt to put a spring back in my step and regain my long lost longevity, while simultaneously losing endless kilos. I splurged on a Nutribullet without #babyjake even entering the purchase decision equation. And that’s how I came to discover the Nutribullet as a seriously nifty little tool for prepping and creating silky smooth baby purees. But as is the case with parenting in the 21st consumerism century, there’s always something bigger and better around the corner. My stick blender is one of my most trusted, loyal kitchen gadgets when it comes to cooking & preparing baby food. Here are my Top 10 reasons to bite the bullet, and invest in a Nutribullet (and surprise: I’m giving one away!)
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