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6 months+ · Breakfast

Buckwheat & Blueberry

Buckwheat & Blueberry — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup buckwheat groats
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Method

  1. 01

    Rinse buckwheat groats under cold water.

  2. 02

    Cook buckwheat in 1.5 cups of water over medium heat for 12–15 minutes until soft and water is absorbed.

  3. 03

    Rinse fresh or frozen blueberries and cook in a small saucepan over low heat for 3–4 minutes until they burst and release their juice.

  4. 04

    Blend or mash cooked blueberries into a smooth puree. Stir blueberry puree into the cooked buckwheat and mix well. Serve warm.

Gallery

Buckwheat & Blueberry — photo 1
Buckwheat & Blueberry — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm. The purple-blue color from blueberries makes this visually engaging for babies.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Not recommended for freezing once mixed with blueberry.

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