Did you know that bone marrow has a slew of health benefits for your baby (and you!)? And, this whipped bone marrow recipe is the perfect way to serve it. My baby girl has had eczema since birth; however, they got worse when I started introducing solids.
After testing positive for an egg allergy, I immediately removed eggs from her diet, which helped a bit. The eczema flare ups, however, still persisted. So, I began introducing more gut healing foods into her diet with whipped bone marrow being at the top spot! And, wow, have we seen such a difference in her skin!
Bone Marrow Benefits for Babies and Toddlers
When my baby girl was around nine months old, I started introducing roasted bone marrow into her diet. To make it more appetizing, I whipped it into a cream-like texture, and to my surprise – she loved it!
Bone marrow contains so many health benefits. It’s full of essential nutrients, such as iron, zinc, B vitamins, and selenium. It’s also rich is fatty essentials, such as CLA, which is great for brain health. But, the main reason I wanted to include it in my baby’s diet was for the collagen!
Bone marrow is very rich in collagen, which is wonderful for gut health. It contains glycine and proline, two amino acids that help to improve gut health. She’s now 13 months old and her skin has improved greatly! She still has random flare ups with certain foods, but overall her skin is much healthier and less itchy.
And, bone marrow isn’t just for baby. I consume it as well for the collagen, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits.
How To Pick the Right Bones and Prepare Them
There are two factors to consider when picking out the best bones for roasting (and for health benefits). They are…
- High Quality. For the highest quality bones, source them locally from cows that are fed a grass-fed diet and pasture-raised. You can also order them from an online co-op, such as US Wellness Meats (this is where I get mine).
- Canoe Cut. Whether you go to a local butcher or order online, opt for canoe cut bones. This type of cut makes it super easy to scoop out the marrow.
For preparing your bones, some chef’s recommend soaking them in salted ice water to remove the blood. However, blood is high in iron, which is an essential mineral for baby, especially at this age when they’re consuming lots of calcium-rich foods. Too much calcium in the diet can block iron absorption leading to anemia. So, including lots of iron-rich foods into baby’s diet is essential, which is why I do not soak the bones when making this whipped bone marrow recipe for baby.
How To Make Whipped Bone Marrow for Baby
You only need one ingredient – Canoe Cut Marrow Bones. And, it only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish to make this whipped bone marrow recipe.
- Roast the Bones. Set the oven to 425 F. and roast the bones for about 15 minutes or until they just start to bubble on the surface.
- Scoop Out the Marrow. Let the bones cool a bit then scoop out the marrow with a spoon into a mixing bowl (add any extra liquid fat to the bowl too!).
- Whip. Using an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, whisk the marrow until it’s extra creamy.
Storage Tips
I like to batch prep this whipped bone marrow and store some in the fridge for the week and the rest in the freezer. I feed baby one small spoonful 3-4 times per week.
- Refrigerator. This will last in the fridge for up to one week.
- Freezer. Will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. I like to pre-portion out individual servings in glass containers so I can defrost them one at a time.
More Gut Health Recipes
If you’re on the search for more healthy recipes for gut health, here’s a few of my favorites.
Whipped Bone Marrow Recipe (for baby and toddlers)
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Equipment
- 1 Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the bones onto the baking sheet marrow side up.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until they start to slightly bubble on top. Don't leave them in too long after they start to bubble on the surface because within a few minutes, they'll have turned to liquid. You want the texture to be jello-like.
- Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Using a spoon, scoop the marrow from the bones into a mixing bowl. Pour any extra fatty liquid from the parchment paper into the bowl as well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, add the whisk attachment, and blend until it forms a whipped texture. It should be extra creamy.
- Transfer into individual glass storage containers and freeze until ready to serve. When ready to serve, place in the fridge to defrost overnight. Then, let it come to room temperature before serving for best taste and texture. Feed 1 tsp to baby 3-4 times per week.
