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- Your baby cries or is fussy.
- They put their fingers or first in their mouth, or suck on their fingers.
- Your little one opens their mouth wide when touched on his chin or lips and roots for a nipple.
- They squirm or move their arms and legs.
- Your baby moves, licks or smacks his lips or makes small sounds.
These Banana French Toast Sticks are a delicious treat for the whole family! Using the air fryer, this easy recipe is perfect for busy parents while still making a breakfast that feels extra special. Feel free to swap in another favorite Gerber flavor instead of banana – the options are endless!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 oz Gerber® 1st Foods® or 2nd Foods® banana puree (1 single container)
- 4 slices bread of choice, cut into strips
- Bananas for garnish, cut to your little one’s age and stage
Steps
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the milk, egg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and Gerber banana puree until well combined.
- Dip the bread strips into the egg mixture until completely soaked through. Place in a greased air fryer basket and cook at 375° for about 7-9 minutes, flipping the strips halfway through. Your air fryer might be slightly different so check regularly and add more time if needed.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve with bananas. Make sure all components are cut to your little one’s age and stage. Enjoy!
Gerber pumpkin puree isn’t just a nutritious option for your baby - it can make a delicious sweet & spicy cold foam for grown ups, too! Gerber pumpkin puree is the perfect seasonal base for your homemade pumpkin spice lattes. Make a batch of pumpkin cold foam and use it in your caffeinated treats all week long. PS: you can also enjoy it on hot chocolate, chai lattes, and even pumpkin pie - the possibilities are endless!
Ingredients:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 2oz tub of Gerber(R) 2nd Foods pumpkin
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, plus more for topping
1 cup cold brew coffee
1 tbsp of your favorite pumpkin spice creamer - we used Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice creamer
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, Gerber pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice until a thick foam forms. You can also use a food processor, blender, or stand mixer if you prefer. You’ll know it’s ready when you lift your whisk out of the cold foam and stiff peaks form that hold their shape.
Our Best-Selling Allergy-Friendly Formula
| Food Groups | Serving Size Examples | Total Daily Goals: |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | ½ - ⅔ cup milk or yogurt 1 slice American cheese |
16 fl. oz. |
| Vegetables | ¼ cup soft, peeled and cooked, mashed or cut to bite-size pieces | ¾ cup |
| Fruits (Limit juice to 4 fl. oz. of 100% juice, only once a day) |
¼ cup soft peeled, mashed or chopped fruit; 4 fl. oz. 100% fruit juice | 1 cup |
| Meat/Beans | 1-3 tablespoons cooked; mashed or easy-to-chew chopped meat, beans or eggs | 1½ oz. |
| Grains (Choose whole grains whenever you can) |
¼ cup cereal, rice or pasta or ½ slice bread, ½ cup hot cereal | 2 oz. equivalent |
| Fats/Oils | ½-1 tablespoon dressing, cooking oil or soft margarine | 2 tablespoons |
