Cantaloupe Puree
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- —
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- ¼ ripe cantaloupe, seeds removed
Method
- 01
Cut a ripe cantaloupe in half and scoop out all the seeds and stringy fibers from the center.
- 02
Use a melon baller or large spoon to scoop the orange flesh away from the rind.
- 03
Place the cantaloupe flesh in a blender.
- 04
Blend until smooth and velvety — the natural juice makes this very easy to blend.
- 05
Serve immediately or refrigerate and use within 2 days.
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How to offer
Serve chilled on a soft spoon. Cantaloupe is naturally sweet, rich in vitamin A, and very gentle on baby's digestive system.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.
Nutrition note
Excellent source of vitamins A and C. Good hydration (90% water). Contains potassium and folate.
Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer
