Dips

DIPS! They are truly the MVP of a baby and toddler’s plate. You can introduce them starting at 6 months old. 

Here’s the scoop for toddlers:

I typically give my toddlers or kids a choice of 2 either through a visual or verbal choice. Young toddlers- I usually pick. If it becomes a problem where they want only dips then I will portion it out in a little bowl, put the container back in the fridge and show them the expectation that this is all we have for today’s meal.

Using for food play- let your child explore on hands and fingers to increase sensory play. “Do you want your carrot to go for a swim?”

For babies, my favorite way to use dips is to help add moisture to meats.

 Want a store bought kind? I love Tessemae or Primal Kitchen for no added sugar.

Favorite Easy Dips

Tessemae’s avocado ranch

Primal kitchen lime avocado

Hummus

Guacamole

Mustard (yellow and honey)

Ketchup

Mayo

Tahini

Greek yogurt + cottage cheese + ranch packet

Homemade white bean dip (smashed white beans with seasonings)

Sour cream

Lime + cilantro sour cream

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Pesto dip (ricotta + prepared pesto)

Marinara

Ricotta cheese + rosemary

Yogurt peanut butter dip (full fat greek yogurt + peanut butter + drop of honey if over 1 year)

Coconut whipped cream

Berry protein dip (pureed berries, cottage cheese, and tbsp cream cheese)

*Check out this post on dips on my instagram page.

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