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Cottage Cheese and Fruit Bites

Name: Cottage Cheese and Fruit Bites
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1-2 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup small curd cottage cheese; 2 ripe strawberries, hulled and diced small; 1/4 ripe banana, diced small; 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed (optional)

Creamy cottage cheese mixed with soft fruit pieces makes a protein-packed snack. The small curds help develop texture acceptance.

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5 minutes1-2 servingsChopped family foods

Ingredients(4)

1/4 cup small curd cottage cheese
2 ripe strawberries, hulled and diced small
1/4 ripe banana, diced small
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed (optional)

Instructions(7 steps)

1
Rinse and hull the strawberries, then dice into very small pieces.
2
Peel and dice the banana into similar small pieces.
3
Place cottage cheese in a small bowl.
4
Gently fold in the diced fruits.
5
Sprinkle with ground flaxseed if using.
6
Serve immediately as a snack.
7
Offer with a spoon for practice or let baby use fingers.

Nutritional Highlights

-Cottage cheese provides protein and calcium
-Strawberries offer vitamin C and antioxidants
-Banana adds potassium and natural sweetness
-Optional flax adds omega-3s

Age Appropriateness

Perfect protein-rich snack for 12-18 month olds. The soft curds and fruit pieces encourage chewing practice.

Introduction Tip

Choose small curd cottage cheese for easier eating. If baby dislikes the texture, blend it smooth and try again in a few weeks.

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