By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers

Toddler Treat:

Maple Carrots and Cashews

 

Baby carrots are very toddler-friendly and most children love cashews. We've teamed up these two great tastes in a simple side dish that will appeal to both the young and old.

 

Maple Carrots and Cashews Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound baby carrots
• 1 cup chicken/vegetable broth
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp chopped cashews

Directions:

In a saucepan bring the chicken (or vegetable) broth to a boil. Add the baby carrots and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and pour carrots and broth into a colander to drain. With the saucepan still hot, add butter and honey and stir until melted. Add the carrots and toss gently. Transfer carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle the carrots with chopped cashews.

Makes 5-6 servings.

 

About the authors: Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers are sisters, the mothers of five children and founders of Fresh Baby, creators of products such as homemade baby food kits, baby food cookbooks, baby food and breast milk storage trays, breastfeeding reminders, and child development diaries. Visit them online at www.FreshBaby.com and subscribe to their Fresh Ideas newsletter to get monthly ideas, tips and activities for developing your family's healthy eating habits!

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