Rice Cereal & Mango

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons iron-fortified rice cereal
• 1/2 cup warm water or breast milk/formula
• 1/2 cup fresh ripe mango

Method

1. 01

   Prepare iron-fortified rice cereal by mixing with warm water or breast milk/formula to a smooth, lump-free consistency.

2. 02

   Peel and dice a ripe mango, removing all flesh from the stone.

3. 03

   Blend mango pieces until completely smooth.

4. 04

   Stir mango puree into the prepared rice cereal and mix well. Serve immediately at a lukewarm temperature.

How to offer

Serve immediately. Mango's tropical sweetness makes rice cereal more enticing for babies.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Not recommended for freezing once mixed with mango.

Nutrition note

Rice should always be washed before cooking. The concentration of arsenic, a harmful metal found in the soil and used in the growing process, has been identified in more recent studies as a drawback to eating rice. Despite the fact that this more recent studies may frighten parents, bear in mind that it does not imply that rice is intrinsically unhealthy or must be completely avoided. A great source of carbs that will provide our bodies energy is rice. Generally speaking, compared to white rice, which has had the nutrient-rich bran coating removed during processing, brown rice contains more protein and important elements like B vitamins, copper, fiber, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer