CARROT CAKE ENERGY BALLS (suitable from 9 months)

MAKES: 30 BALLS

Ingredients

• 110g pecans
• 125g so­ft dates
• 200g carrots, grated
• 80g desiccated coconut
• ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¾ tsp ground ginger
• 100g raisins
• 50g oats
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method

• Measure all of the ingredients into a food processor. Whiz until finely chopped. Shape into 30 balls.
• Place on a plate. Chill for an hour in the fridge until firm.

EASTER EGG FRITTATAS (suitable from 6 months)

MAKES: 6 EASTER EGG FRITTATAS

Ingredients

• 8 eggs 
• 2 tbsp milk
• 6 spring onions 
• 50g Cheddar cheese, grated
• 8 cherry tomatoes, chopped
• Chives 

Method

• Beat the eggs and milk in a large bowl. Add the spring onions, Cheddar cheese and tomatoes. Mix well then pour into the tin.
• Bake for 20 minutes until just set and lightly golden.
• Leave to cool slightly, then stamp out 6 oval Easter egg shapes.
• Arrange on a plate and decorate the eggs with chives.

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