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To diversify your baby's menu, transform various formula milks into different dishes. Flan is a delicious suggestion for both mom and baby. To provide a tasty meal for your baby, Kids introduce a recipe for making formula milk flan along with essential tips for moms.
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At what age can babies start eating Flan?
Flan, also known as Caramel, consists of three main ingredients: eggs, milk, and caramel. Flan is suitable for children over 6 months old.
Some tips for moms when making Flan for the baby:
- During the preparation, use only egg yolks and avoid egg whites as they can cause bloating and digestion issues in children.
- If there is an egg allergy in the family, be cautious and let the baby consume a small amount for the first time to check for any body reactions.
- Since a baby's body is delicate, when selecting eggs, choose from places that ensure food safety. The eggs should be fresh, and ideally, they have been inspected.
How to make Formula Milk Flan for the baby
Preparing the Ingredients
- Use 25-30g of powdered brown sugar, adjusting to the taste preferences of both mom and baby. If powdered brown sugar is unavailable, mom can substitute it with cane sugar or ground sugar.
- 4 egg yolks.
- Prepare formula milk according to the manufacturer's instructions: 250ml.
- 10g of cornstarch.
To mask the egg's strong odor, mom can use vanilla flavor. It is recommended to use vanilla essence to ensure the safety of the baby's meal.
Steps to make Formula Milk Flan
Mom can use any brand of formula milk for the baby, such as Meiji, Abbott Grow, or S26. It's advisable to choose the milk flavor that the baby likes the most for a more enjoyable meal.
Flan Making Steps:
Step 1: Beat egg yolks with cornstarch and sugar until smooth;
Step 2: Heat and stir formula milk until fully dissolved. Then, pour milk into the mixture of flour and eggs slowly, simultaneously pouring and stirring to ensure even blending. Mom can add vanilla and mix.
Step 3: Mom divides the mixture into small individual containers for the baby or can also pour it into normal Flan molds for the whole family to enjoy together.
Step 4: Bake in a water bath the containers at 160°C for about 40-45 minutes.
Step 5: Wait for the cakes in the containers to cool, then store them in the refrigerator.
Before feeding the baby, mom should take them out in advance to cool completely before letting the baby consume them.
Mom can explore various methods of making flan with fresh milk and a simple flan recipe using breast milk at home for the baby.
Mom can prepare just enough for one meal for the child, or if busy, make a larger quantity, store it in the fridge, and let the baby enjoy it over the next few days. However, making formula milk flan for the baby is quite simple, so Kids recommend making it fresh for each meal. This ensures a delicious treat while retaining maximum nutrition for the baby.
