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Avocado & Sweet Potato Blend

Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written

  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Fiber-rich
Avocado & Sweet Potato Blend — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
7 min
Cook
15 min
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 ripe avocado

Method

  1. 01

    Peel and cube 1 medium sweet potato. Halve a ripe avocado, remove the pit, and set aside.

  2. 02

    Place sweet potato cubes in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 13-15 minutes until fork-tender.

  3. 03

    While still warm, scoop avocado flesh into the blender.

  4. 04

    Add cooked sweet potato and 2 tablespoons of steaming liquid.

  5. 05

    Blend until perfectly smooth and creamy, adding extra liquid as needed for a silky, flowing consistency.

Gallery

Avocado & Sweet Potato Blend — photo 1
Avocado & Sweet Potato Blend — photo 2

How to offer

One of the creamiest baby purees possible. Packed with healthy fats and natural sweetness — a real baby favorite.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.

Nutrition note

It's an energy-dense fruit, containing protein and monounsaturated fatty acids, known as healthy fats. Also a source of B vitamins, vitamin A and even some vitamin D and E. Along with minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer

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