🍠🥕 Sweet Potato & Carrot Finger Food (8–9+ months)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup boiled sweet potato (peeled and mashed)

• ¼ cup steamed carrot (mashed or finely grated)

• 1 egg yolk (optional, for binding and extra protein)

• 1 tablespoon Dr. Annie Fish Powder (optional for flavor and iron boost)

• 1 tablespoon baby-friendly flour (oat, rice, or whole wheat – as needed for structure)

👩🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook & Mash:

   • Boil sweet potato until soft and mash smoothly.

   • Steam carrots until tender and mash or finely grate.

2. Mix the Ingredients:

   • Combine mashed sweet potato, carrots, egg yolk (if using), fish powder, and flour.

   • Mix into a soft, moldable dough.

3. Shape:

   • Form into small sticks, patties, or nugget shapes—perfect for baby’s grip.

4. Cook:

   • Lightly pan-fry in a drop of oil or bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until firm and lightly golden.

5. Cool & Serve:

   • Allow to cool. Serve plain or with a dip like mashed avocado or plain yogurt.

✅ Nutritional Benefits:

• Sweet Potato & Carrot: High in vitamin A and fiber for vision and digestion

• Egg yolk: Adds healthy fat and brain-boosting choline (optional)

• Fish powder: Adds iron, protein, and flavor (optional)

• Flour: Helps bind and hold shape for easy handling