Raspberries paired with creamy ricotta! What’s even better, when you swirl in a little nut butter! This is a protein-packed food for your baby! Of course, you can also use cottage cheese or whole-milk plain yogurt in this recipe, if you prefer.

Nutritional Information

Raspberries are little nutritional superstars and make for a great food for babies since they are soft and mushy.

• Raspberries, like all berries, are excellent sources of fiber, which helps keep the gut happy and healthy.
• They’re also high in vitamin C, which helps support the immune system and is important for iron absorption.
• They’re a good source of vitamin K, which is vital for blood clotting and bone health.
• Numerous antioxidants are found in raspberries, including vitamin E, beta carotene, lutein, and lycopene.

Raspberry Ricotta & Nut Butter

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 1-2 small servings
Age: 9+ months 

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp ricotta, whole milk
• 5-6 raspberries, fresh or thawed from frozen
• 1/2-1 tsp peanut butter, or other nut butter

Instructions

1. Place the ricotta, raspberries, and nut butter in a small bowl.
2. Using a fork, mash the raspberries and mix until incorporated. 

Notes 

Age: 7+ months

Storage: you can store this recipe in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 4 months. 

Notes on Frozen Raspberries: if you are using frozen raspberries, make sure you thaw and drain any excess liquid before using them.