"meatnub" > wrote in message
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>I have a 1 year old who loves his waffles. I have been putting small
> chunks of banana on plain belgian waffles. He likes them.
>
> But they are dry. Adding butter helps a little. I don't want to give
> him syrup everyday.. to sweet and not the greatest for his teeth.
>
> Is there anything ... healthy.. to put on the waffles to make them
> less dry when eating?
>

Does he like them a little dry/crunchy? My kids did. Sometimes we (as
parents) know how we like our food so we think our kids will only eat it the
same way. Really, there is no reason that he can't eat waffles w/o anything
on them.

> Whip cream, but there's sugar in that. Peanut butter.. more sugar, and
> of the corn kind too, unless I find a natural peanut butter.
>

No sugar in real PB, however he is too young for PB anyway. (google peanut
allergy and babies if you need more info)

> I don't think I have a lot of options. Fruit syrup I guess, but surely
> there's sugar in that.
>

Cooked rice is good in waffles as is oatmeal and barley. You can also use
other fruits, blueberries (but they will make a mess) strawberries (another
food you should make sure that it is safe for a 1 yr old), pears and apples,
pear and apple sauce can be used in place of syrup (make sure that it has no
sugar, which it sounds like your doing already). Yogurt is good too.
Do you make enough to freeze? My kids started eating frozen waffles when
they were teething and they still love them (ages 5 and 9)
btw, you may know this already, don't use honey ... he is too young.

> I just hate to constantly give my boy sugar (in whatever form) on his
> waffles and start giving him teeth problems.
>
> Appreciate your suggestions/advice as always,
> Paul