3 Ideas To Plan A Scrumptious-But-Safer First Birthday Cake For Your Baby
Is your baby reaching his or her first birthday? It's a bittersweet moment for parents who love watching their baby cross milestones but want time to stand still as well. If you're planning a birthday party to celebrate your little one's first birthday and want to look at alternative options for scrumptious-but-safer cakes, let these ideas help you. Choose a bakery that makes custom cakes so you can have exactly what you want.
Use Natural Sugars And Avoid The Refined Varieties
If you're worried about the dangers of refined sugars for your baby (and the other babies too), then your best option is to choose a cake that uses natural sugars from fruits and dates. For example, a banana cake uses the natural sweetness of the fruit and a little maple syrup to give it that delicious flavour without needing refined sugar. You can top it off with some colourful frosting to make the cake look fantastic without taking away from its wholesome nutrients – a win for kids who get to eat delicious cake without the sugary fluff.
Avoid Nuts And Other Allergy Triggering Foods
Nuts are certainly a good and healthy option for babies who are not allergic to them. But they are a massive health hazard to allergic babies, so your best bet is to avoid them all together as you never know what can happen. Some parents may not even know that their babies are allergic until something goes drastically wrong – you don't want that to happen at your baby's first birthday. It's best to instruct the baker to avoid nuts and other allergy-triggering foods like eggs to keep everyone safe.
Lather The Cake With Healthy Nutrients
You don't have to use plain icing to make a cake look appetising. You can lather it with a range of healthy and nutritious fruits like berries, apples, bananas, watermelons and kiwi to give it visual interest without compromising on flavour. The sheer myriad of colours will make the cake appealing to small kids while offering a healthier alternative to sugar-laden icings. If you're looking to add some texture, add a little yoghurt to the toppings as another healthy cake addition. The crunch from the fruits in addition to the cake mix will make for a delicious snack – without shoving too much sugar into young children.
You don't have to order a traditional birthday cake for your child if you don't want to. Plenty of custom options are available to help you choose safer and healthier alternatives.