8 iron boosting vegetarian recipes for children

Something to look out for, especially for vegetarian children but also for those who eat meat, is their iron intake. These recipes will help you boost your baby's iron levels without having to serve meat.

Iron is important for the creation of red blood cells, which will help transport oxygen to the body's organs and muscles. Iron is therefore essential for the development of your baby's brain. When your baby is around 6 months old, iron levels are getting depleted and are in need of restocking.

We want to help out vegetarian or flexitarian parents with some super tasty meat free recipes that will really boost your kid’s iron levels. The trick is to combine iron rich foods with fruit and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C. Our bodies take in iron better when it is accompanied by vitamin C, so those two are great friends. For your convenience we also listed some vitamin C rich foods as well as iron rich foods at the bottom of this article, so you can create some yummy dishes on your own.