4+ Makhana Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids | Can I give my baby Makhana?

4 Makhana Recipes for Babies, Toddlers, and Kids | Can I give my baby Makhana?

Makhana also called Fox Nuts, Lotus Seeds, Euryale Ferox, Phool Makhana come from a plant called Euryale Fox which grows in the stagnant water of wetlands or ponds in Eastern Asia. It’s a very famous snack at the Northern Part of India. Its called “Kamala Beejada Hoovu in Kannada”.These seeds are often used in quite a few Indian sweets and savories like kheer, raita or makhana curry, and are also eaten as an evening tea-time snack. It’s rich in calcium and protein and helps in strengthening the baby’s muscles and bones.

When can you introduce Makhana to your baby?

Makhana can be given to babies as early as 6 months in the form of porridges

How to offer Makhana to Babies?

You can also offer roasted makhana as finger food, once the baby started to chew well. For older kids, makhana can be given in the roasted or fried form it looks very similar to popcorn when fried and becomes crispy. 

Nutritional Value of Makhana

Benefits of Makhana or Fox Nuts to Babies, Toddlers, and Kids

• Rich in Calcium strengthens the baby’s muscles and bones.
• Eases digestion as its rich in fiber and hence prevents constipation.
• Makes the bowel movement easier in toddlers and adults 
• Low in cholesterol and hence good for snack time.
• A good recommendation for people with Heart issues, obese people due to low sodium content.
• Benefits Kidney.
• Gluten-free and is less likely to cause allergies in babies.
• Rich in Carbohydrates and Proteins it’s a multi-nutrients blessed snack.
• Makhana is high in antioxidants. It helps to prevent major life-threatening diseases and helps in maintaining good health.
• These seeds are calorie-dense and thus make your baby feel satiated and satisfied.  Thus it may prove to be one of the ideal food options during travels.

4 Makhana Recipes for Babies, Toddlers, and Kids | Can I give my baby Makhana?

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