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Finger Foods for Your Toothless 8-Year-Old
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The time in a child’s life when they begin to lose their milk teeth is a time of great realization for all parents. They are growing up so fast! One of the biggest issues parents face, however, is what can they make for their sons and daughters, who are now missing a few teeth.
There is a need for soft yet filling and tasty foods to meet the fussy demands of children. They should also ideally be of adequate nutritional value. Listed below are 9 such soft foods for your toothless kids that are easy to both make and eat!
- Milkshakes
Milkshakes carry the goodness of calcium and are easy to slurp down in times of tooth problems. Add some healthy fruits and nuts into the mixer along with some milk, and voila! A recommended recipe would be banana, almonds, muesli and peanut butter with milk to tingle their taste buds.
- Upma
Upma is the perfect easy-to-make food that can be eaten in any meal. It is soft and easy to eat. The basic ingredients are just rawa (semolina), mustard seeds and curry leaves but it can also be made healthier by adding as many vegetables as your heart desires! Just make sure to boil the vegetables a little longer than usual to make it easier to chew.
- Idli
Soft and fluffy idlis are perfect for such a time. It can be easily prepared if you have a readymade mix and along with some chutney or sambhar, it becomes a quick favorite for the kids!
- Dosa
Children love dosas. Millet dosas are an extremely healthy yet tasty option to ensure that your kids are receiving the right amount of nutrition even with restrictions on their diet. Millet dosa mixes from Slurrp Farm come in beetroot and spinach flavours which add to the health and taste factors.
- Dhokla
Dhokla is another soft Indian snack that children absolutely love. If you are looking for healthy food for children, just use a simple dhokla mix and serve it with some green chutney. You kid will love them and eagerly await the next time you prepare dhoklas!
- Applesauce
Applesauce, basically apples boiled with sugar and water, seems uninteresting at first. However, it is extremely tasty and adding spices like cinnamon, clove and nutmeg or even butter and maple syrup, makes the dish even more delicious. Not to mention the nutritional value of apples is always welcome.
- Soup
There is no doubt as to why it is on this list. Any vegetable or meat can be added in a soup and therein lies the core benefit of the dish. Easy to make and easy to drink, soup is a go-to for parents of children who are transitioning to permanent teeth.
- Mashed Potatoes
Although usually seen as a side dish, with a bit more effort such as a dash of garlic, butter and chives, this simple dish can be made much more appealing! Moreover, potatoes are filling and provide necessary carbohydrates which cannot otherwise be consumed because children will be unable to have chapatis during this time.
- Pancakes
Pancakes are a delightful snack for children. Soft, fluffy and endlessly in demand! Slurrp Farm’s millet pancakes rise to the occasion of providing the perfect balance of taste and health. They also come in banana choco-chip and chocolate flavours, depending on what your child prefers.
