Sweet Potato Puffs
1 ) Cook one large sweet potato in the microwave on high for 8 to
10 minutes or until very soft. Split the skin, and scoop out the
flesh. Mash it up well in a large bowl.
2) Add 1/3 of a very soft, ripe banana, being sure not to use any
part of the banana that has brown spots.
3) Add one jar of any baby fruit and one jar of any baby vegetable.
I like to use the ones that are a mixture, like sweet potato and
applesauce, etc. Just seems like more flavor than a straight
vegetable.
4) Add one cup of frozen peas or corn.
5) Add 1/3 or 1/4 cup of a natural peanut butter.
6) Add a little cinnamon. Since I never measure spices in my own
cooking, I can't suggest how much to use.
Mix it up well. It will be a sticky mess at this point, but it will
roll up into balls, or you can also use an ice cream scoop.
Pour out some Grape Nuts cereal onto waxed paper, then roll each
ball in the cereal until it is well covered. Put them into a
container and then into the freezer.
I put three at a time in my microwave, set it on defrost for about
45 seconds to one minute. The time will depend upon how many you
defrost at a time, and how "hot" your microwave is. Be sure that
they are warm clear through, as sweet potatoes are heavy a
The beauty of this recipe is that you can change it around, add
anything that your birds really like. I have at times put in the
crumbs of NutriBerries or the small remains of pellets. You can add
fresh, finely chopped veggie, or any kind of baby food, or
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