Can Babies Eat Raisins?

Raisins are actually dried grapes and can have different sizes and colors, depending on the type of grapes used. Raisins can be green, brown, black, blue, purple or even yellow. They are eaten worldwide simply raw or are included as ingredients into many types of food, being cooked, baked or even brewed.

Raisins have fructose and glucose, protein, dietary fibers, antioxidants, boron, but they are low in sodium and have no cholesterol. The dietary fibers aid the good functioning of the digestive system. Raisins are a good source of vitamins B6, B2, B1, B3 and vitamin K, but they are low in vitamin C. They are rich in potassium, phosphorus, manganese, iron, copper and magnesium.

Raisins contain one of the highest concentrations of boron in a dried food. Boron helps in maintaining a healthy bone structure and improves joint quality. Raisins eaten as snacks have been proven to be beneficial in weight control and for people suffering of diabetes 2.

Are Raisins Good For Babies?

Raisins, but also other dried fruits can be tricky to be eaten by babies, but if parents cut them up into the right sizes, raisins can be a healthy snack or a good ingredient choice for baby food. Not only are they good for their fiber content, but also because they can provide essential nutrients, which may not be found in other foods. Raisins can be introduced into a baby’s diet starting at the age of 6 months old, as finger foods, and with extra care to the sizes of these dried fruits.

Quinoa, Apple, Pear & Raisins Puree

Ingredients: 1 cup of red quinoa, 2 sweet apples, 3 ripe pears, ½ cup of raisins, 2 cups of water, 1 tsp olive oil.

Wash the quinoa carefully, in order to get rid of any remaining bitterness. Put the quinoa in a colander and rinse it in running water and then drain it. Rub the seeds with both hands during rinsing. Peel the apples and the pears and chop them. Boil the quinoa with two cups of water in a medium saucepan. Reduce to simmer and put in the chopped apples and raisins, and cook for about 20 minutes, until the quinoa is done. Puree the mixture, adding the chopped ripe pears and the olive oil, to add some healthy fat.