Whipped Bone Marrow for Babies
This creamy, iron-rich whipped bone marrow is a perfect nutrient-dense first food for babies starting solids. Its easy to prepare, freezer-friendly, and pairs well with anything or can be served on its own!
Equipment
- 1 Silicone Ice Cube Tray Optional, for freezing small amounts
Ingredients
- 1 lb Bone Marrow bones
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425. Roast bone marrow for 15 - 20 minutes, until the marrow is cooked through and soft.
- Let the marrow cool slightly, then use a spoon or butter knife to pour it all into a medium size bowl.
- Set the bowl in the fridge to allow the bone marrow to cool and gelatinize. This should take about 15 minutes.
- Once hardened, beat the bone marrow with an electric hand mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl if you need to.
- Alternative: If you don't have a hand mixer, you can whip the bone marrow in a food processor.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze in a small ice cube tray to pop out and add to baby's meal for an extra boost of nutrition and iron at any time. This is the tray I used, pictured above.
Notes
- Bone Marrow is very high in fat and calories, much like butter. Start with a few small spoonfuls as a serving size. Its very filling!
- See recipe post for ideas on what to serve with bone marrow.
- See recipe post for instructions on how to freeze.
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