Baby Finger Food Recipes
Finger Food Recipe: Sweet Potato Cubes
The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes (and their bright orange color) makes them a favorite among babies.
Directions: Wash, peel and dice a sweet potato into small cubes about ½-inch in size. Place the cubes in a microwave-safe dish, cover, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Let them stand for five minutes. You'll know they're done if you can easily mash a cube with a fork.
Add a little spice: Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg or ground ginger on the sweet potato cubes before you cook them for added flavor.
Storage: Cubes will stay fresh 4 days in the refrigerator or 2 months in the freezer.
Age to introduce: About 9 months
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