This blog post titled Toddler Recipes Australia explores a delicious and nutritious meal option for tots - Grits! Grits are packed full of fiber and vitamins and minerals, making them a great addition to a toddler’s diet. This blog post provides step-by-step instructions on how to make the perfect bowl of Grits for toddlers, as well as nutritional information and tips for adding different ingredients and flavors. Whether you’re looking for an easy meal to make for your young one, or you want to start introducing them to new flavors, Grits for toddlers is a great option.
General Information
- Servings: 4-5
- Keywords: grits, easy, healthy, vegetarian
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 12g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fat: 8g
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup grits**
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon butter (or vegan butter)
- 2 tablespoons chives, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
**Grits are a type of coarsely ground cornmeal. Corn flour is a gluten-free, dairy-free alternative.
Directions
- In a medium-sized pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the grits.
- Stir the mixture until the grits are completely combined with the broth.
- Reduce the heat to low and allow the grits to simmer for 10 minutes. (Tell your kiddos it’s a good time for a snack break!)
- Once the grits are cooked, stir in the butter, chives, parsley, and garlic powder.
- Serve the grits hot. Be sure to remove the excess grits from the pot with a slotted spoon - no soggy grits here!
Recommended Sides
- Crispy bacon (for the adults!)
- Roasted vegetables (Just chop them up small enough so they’re toddler-friendly!)
- A dollop of butter or margarine for a more creamy texture (Tip: sprinkle a little nutritional yeast on top for extra flavor and protein!)
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