Autumn is the perfect time of year to incorporate nature's colorful and nutritious treasures into your baby's diet. Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) is a great way to let your child eat independently and playfully. Instead of feeding them pureed food, the little ones are allowed to explore their food themselves - with their hands and at their own pace.

Today we present you a simple but delicious BLW recipe that is perfect for autumn: Autumnal Vegetable Pancakes .

Why are vegetable pancakes ideal for BLW?

Vegetable fritters are a great way to introduce your baby to different textures and tastes. They're soft enough to be easily chewed, but still firm enough to grip. Plus, you can vary them up a lot by adjusting the seasonal vegetables - ideal for fall when sweet potatoes, carrots and zucchini are in abundance!

Recipe: Autumnal Vegetable Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 small sweet potato
• 1 carrot
• 1 zucchini
• 1 small egg (or for a vegan version: soak 1 tablespoon of flaxseed in 3 tablespoons of water)
• 2 tablespoons oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon rapeseed oil (for frying)

Preparation:

1. Prepare the sweet potato, carrot and zucchini: Peel the sweet potato and carrot and grate them coarsely. You can optionally peel the zucchini. Make sure to squeeze the zucchini well after grating to remove excess water.
2. Mix everything together: Mix the grated vegetables in a bowl with the egg (or the flaxseed mixture) and the oat flakes. This creates a moldable mass.
3. Form buffers: Use your hands to form small buffers that can be easily held by your baby's little hands.
4. Frying: Heat a pan over medium heat, add the canola oil and fry the fritters on both sides until golden brown. Each side should take about 3-4 minutes.
5. Serving: Let the puffs cool down a little and then you can serve them to your baby on a plate or take them with you in the Pury MyMy snack box when you're on the go.

Tips for preparation:

• For an extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like parsley or a little cinnamon. However, avoid salt and spicy spices as babies have sensitive taste buds.
• The puffers are also great for on the go or as a snack for older children and adults!

The benefits of autumn ingredients

• Sweet potatoes provide a good portion of beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body and is important for the immune system and the eyes.
• Carrots are also rich in beta-carotene and have a natural sweetness that babies often love.
• Zucchini are easy to digest and contain many vitamins and minerals such as potassium and vitamin C.

Conclusion: Simple, delicious and seasonal

Vegetable fritters are an easy way to present autumn vegetables to your baby in a tangible and delicious form. Not only do they promote sensory and motor development, but they also ensure that your baby gets to know the variety of autumn cuisine. Try the recipe and let us know how your baby liked it!

Have fun cooking and have a wonderful autumn! 🍂