Mascarpone Peanut Butter Melts
These Mascarpone Peanut Butter Melts offer an easy way to provide babies with flavor, teething relief, an interesting texture that melts in the mouth, an early exposure to two top allergenic foods (peanut and cow's milk) and lots of key nutrients including protein, fat, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
These melts are best for babies who are using a pincer grasp (which usually emerges around 9 months but can show up before and/or after (babies are each on their own developmental timeline)! If they are still using a palmar grasp, babies may get frustrated if they can't pick up the melt. Don’t skip the spices - the more flavors babies experience during infancy, the more likely they will be accepting of a wide range of flavors down the road.
This recipe is from my new baby-led feeding + food allergy prevention cookbook! Starting with your baby’s first bite, you can help reduce the risk of food allergies and make mealtimes easy and fun with this research-backed guide, filled with dietitian-approved feeding tips, a 9-day allergen introduction plan, and 8 weeks of maintenance meal plans.
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Mascarpone Peanut Butter Melts Recipe
Mascarpone Peanut Butter Melts
Ingredients
- ½ large, ripe banana
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
Instructions
- Line a small rimmed baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper (it must fit in your freezer).
- In a small bowl, use a fork to mash the banana. Add the mascarpone cheese and spices and mix with a spoon until well combined. Add the peanut butter and stir until completely incorporated.
- Using a ½-teaspoon measuring spoon, drop dime-sized spoonfuls of the mixture on the lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Remove from the freezer and serve immediately. For BLF, this recipe works best for babies who are using a pincer grasp. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Best for babies who are using a pincer grasp
- This recipe contains two top allergenic foods (peanut and cow's milk)
Nutrition Facts
Calories
66.42Fat
5.9 gSat. Fat
3.32 gCarbs
2.2 gFiber
0.28 gNet carbs
1.91 gSugar
1 gProtein
1.22 gSodium
13.21 mgCholesterol
11.25 mg
