In the Kitchen

Simple Recipes

Simple starter ideas, one for each blend. No fuss, no fancy equipment.

7+ monthsMakhana Travel Blend

Classic Makhana Porridge

The simplest way to serve the blend: warm, smooth, and ready in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Little Lantern Makhana Travel Blend
  • ½ cup boiling water (or warm breast milk or formula)
  • Optional: a thin spread of unsalted ghee to finish

Method

  1. 1.Add 3 tablespoons of blend to a small bowl.
  2. 2.Pour ½ cup of boiling water or warm milk over the powder.
  3. 3.Stir well for 30 seconds until smooth and lump-free.
  4. 4.Cover the bowl with a small plate or lid and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes. The steam finishes cooking the blend. Remove the cover, stir well, and cool to a comfortable temperature before serving.
8+ monthsSeed Power Blend

Seed-Stirred Vegetable Purée

Fold Seed Power Blend into any savoury purée to add healthy fats without changing the flavour.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Little Lantern Seed Power Blend
  • 4 tbsp smooth sweet potato or butternut squash purée
  • A few drops of breast milk or formula to thin if needed

Method

  1. 1.Prepare your usual vegetable purée to a smooth consistency.
  2. 2.Stir in 1 teaspoon of Seed Power Blend while the purée is still warm.
  3. 3.Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
  4. 4.Cool and check temperature before serving.

Always consult your pediatrician or dietitian before introducing new foods. Recipes are suggestions only. Adjust textures to your baby's developmental stage.