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9 months+ · Breakfast

Buckwheat & Strawberry

Buckwheat & Strawberry — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 9-month-old baby
Age
9 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 strawberries hulled

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

    Hull and quarter strawberries. Cook gently in a small pan over low heat for 3–4 minutes until soft and juicy.

  4. 04

    Blend cooked strawberries until smooth. Stir strawberry puree into the cooked buckwheat and mix well. Serve warm.

Gallery

Buckwheat & Strawberry — photo 1
Buckwheat & Strawberry — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm. Strawberry's bright sweetness complements the earthy taste of buckwheat.

Storage

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

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