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So, in this recipe, you need to provide an easily digested source of protein and calcium and a touch of sweet. This can be given to adults too. No age limit.
I changed my source of protein to a gluten free version, the sweetener to a much healthier version, and the calcium to a much easier digestible source as well.
Original:
Protein and Carb: husk on (regular) or de-husked ('pearled') Barley - it doesn't matter. This does have Gluten. Protein & carbs are needed for strong, growing bodies.
Calcium: Cow's Milk (2% back then). Milk is meant for calves not humans; the molecules are 10x the size of what a human can easily digest. This causes allergies, lack of calcium, skin issues, etc. and full fat is needed for fat cells in brain & nerves & muscles.
Sweetener: high fructose corn syrup (was said to encourage bowel movements). Do not consume this, ever. Never for a babe. And honestly, I doubt Romans had this back then. They did have goats & sheep.....see below
Recommendation
Protein & carb: Barley is generally ok, but for gluten-free, I recommend Lentils
Calcium: Goat or Sheep's Milk. I'd recommend full fat for proper body's need for healthy fats (brain cells, nerves, guts, everywhere! ). I heard sheep's milk taste better than goat but ...up to you or little one :)
Sweetener: To taste. I'd use monk fruit. Low/zero glycemic. Maybe organic cane sugar...but just enough for taste. (Not Stevia!! No 'alternative fake sweeteners like aspartame, etc.)
Recipe -
- Cook your chosen protein in slow cooker all night on LOW: Add 8 cups clean water and 1/4 cup protein of choice. In a.m., when the water turns Pink'ish, the protein is now in the water.
- Separate away the barley/lentils from the water with a super fine filter and again with a cheese cloth or coffee filter. Mom can enjoy the barley for breakfast. The cheesecloth (or coffee filter) removes the fine bits that can plug up the tiny baby bottle hole.
- Pour the pink filtered protein water into a large jug with a cap/lid.
- While it's still hot, add your sweetener of choice.
- Re calcium milk: Maybe 6oz or 8oz of your choice. If you're at home for 3,4 days, add all & refrigerate rest. Or if traveling, keep protein water and your milk separated, and combine just enough milk to make the water look 'milky enough' and warm if needed. The water can travel at reg temp, just keep the milk chilled or buy as you go. Doesn't all spoil during travel times.
Cost: maybe $10'ish.
