Avocados From Mexico – Babies Love Them!

I have to start this article by saying that my husband and I are huge avocado fans!  We have made our own guacamole in the past, and there are several times I have spooned out the deliciousness and ate it without any kind of recipe.  The thought never occurred to me to have TJ try avocados.  It makes sense, avocados are soft and buttery and mild tasting, but I hadn’t thought to dice some up and give it to him until Avocados From Mexico sent me a basket of avocados, some kid friendly recipes and an avocado slicer.  Isn’t is a great looking basket?

Did you know avocados are considered one of the best first solid foods for infants?

According to Avocados From Mexico’s website…

…avocado’s monounsaturated fats support healthy brain function by promoting blood flow and its antioxidant nutrients protect your child’s brain cells against destructive free radicals. B-complex vitamins in avocados support memory and brain function—helping your curious child to grow, learn and play!

One of the suggestions included with the basket was to spread the avocados on toast instead of using butter.  TJ loved this!  He ate up a lot of the toast and then I fed him little bits of avocado and he seemed to enjoy those as well.  I would have never of thought to use avocados this way, but I tried it too and I fixed myself some!  Avocados From Mexico has several kid-friendly recipes on their website.

Here are some more kid-friendly ways of incorporating avocados into your child’s diet:

	Mash a ripe avocado and serve it as a dip to accompany veggies or fruits.  Add a squeeze of lemon, if desired, for kids older than one.
	Combine canned tuna with avocado and use as a filling for finger sandwiches Spread avocado onto a lightly toasted bagel or toasted bread strips.
	Avocado spread is a healthy alternative to butter and mayonnaise, so introduce the concept as early as you can.
	Serve chunks of avocado as an anytime snack, with ranch dressing for dipping.

In addition to these wonderful tips, Avocados From Mexico also has ingenious kid-friendly recipes on their site that you have to try.  I love this one, which is bound to be popular with the new Shrek movie.  It is called Ogre Jello, and by looking at it you can see why.

	1 package (3 ounces) lime-flavored gelatin
	1 tablespoon sugar
	1 tablespoon limejuice
	2 fully ripened Avocados from Mexico halved, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped
In bowl, prepare gelatin following package directions; stir in sugar and limejuice. Chill until mixture is the consistency of egg whites, stirring occasionally. In bowl of food processor, place avocado; add gelatin mixture; process until smooth and creamy.  Spoon mixture into six 2/3-cup molds or 1-quart serving dish; cover and chill until firm. Quickly dip molds into hot water; turn out onto serving plates. Serve with diced avocado, if desired. YIELD: 6 portions

If you are a family without children, Avocados From Mexico hasn’t forgotten about you.  On the website they are featuring recipes from Rick Bayless, Top Chef Masters’ winner and host of the PBS show Mexico One Plate at a Time. Here is one that I will be trying very soon:

Layered Guacamole Dip with a New Twist

We just used the last two avocados tonight by making a wonderful guacamole to go with our tacos.  I can’t believe the avocados lasted a little over a week, but they stayed fresh in our refrigerator.  Yummy, yummy, yummy!

Buy It:

You can purchase Avocados From Mexico at your local grocery store, just look for the avocados with “Mexico” on the sticker.  To make sure you are picking the right ripeness of your avocado here are the characteristics to look for:

This product review was made possible by Avocados From Mexico. I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample. All opinions are 100% mine.