When my good friend (who is a pediatric dietitian Tiny Bites Nutrition) suggested that I offer my baby fish as a first food, I wasn’t sure how to do it. Especially into a baby-friendly meal. Then I came up with this beauty using simple and baby-friendly ingredients, like canned tuna and baby cereal to make these tasty baby-friendly tuna cakes.
I used iron-fortified baby cereal to ensure that these cakes packed a nutritious punch while also acting as a low-sodium binder.
This recipe is very versitile. You could use shredded chicken, shredded salmon (another favourite of my boy’s), or even mashed chickpeas or black beans. You could also omit the eggs and use a substitute. Be creative, and be confident in knowing that your child is getting the protein, grains, healthy fats, and iron. These “cakes” are a well-rounded baby food staple in our household, I hope they are in yours too!
Baby Friendly Tuna Cakes
Materials
- 1 can Tuna, shredded chicken, flaked salmon, mashed beans (I used flaked tuna)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup iron fortified baby cereal
- 2 Tablespoons Oatmeal (I use quick oats)
- 1 Tablespoon oil (olive, avocado)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan
- Mix all the ingredients together in a medium size bowl
- Form into small "cakes" and put gently into the hot oiled pan
- Flip when they are golden brown
I hope you and your baby enjoy these baby-friendly tuna cakes as much as my baby does.
