Barley and Sweet Potato Balls

C really liked this recipe but they didn't really turn our a balls for me. More like mashed potato consistency. It is good practice for him to use a spoon because it scoops easily. It's from http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/news/2009/07/sweet-barley-potato-balls-finger-food-fun-for-babies/

Barley and Sweet Potato Balls

1 cup soft cooked pearled barley (not pureed.)
1 cup cooked sweet potatoes
1/2 cup applesauce or peach puree
pinch of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg as desired (8 months +)

1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl
2. Shape into small bite sized “balls” or plops for a nice baby finger food.

Sweet Potato Pancakes

This recipe is from one of my favorite websites "Wholesome Baby Food" (http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/index.htm)

The link for this specific recipe is http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/sweetpotatobabyfoodrecipes.htm


2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup cooked sweet potatoes, mashed
1 egg (or 2 egg yolks)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (use graham flour for a nice taste.)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup milk (or more)

Mix sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl with egg. Stir in the flour and add the baking powder.
Add up to 1/3 cup of milk while stirring. Stir in 1 tbsp butter.
The mixture should have the consistency of thick, lumpy sauce like an "instant" pancake mix.
Place a non-stick or heavy iron skillet over medium heat on top of the stove and add 1/2 tsp butter.

Spoon batter into the skillet and cook until bubbles rise to the surface of the pancakes and break. Approx. 1 to 2 minutes.
Using a spatula, flip the pancakes and cook another 2 minutes.
Remove pancakes from the skillet and keep warm on a covered plate in the oven. Freezes Well.



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