BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Snack

Cantaloupe Puree

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

Ingredients

  • ¼ ripe cantaloupe, seeds removed

Method

  1. 01

    Cut a ripe cantaloupe in half and scoop out all the seeds and stringy fibers from the center.

  2. 02

    Use a melon baller or large spoon to scoop the orange flesh away from the rind.

  3. 03

    Place the cantaloupe flesh in a blender.

  4. 04

    Blend until smooth and velvety — the natural juice makes this very easy to blend.

  5. 05

    Serve immediately or refrigerate and use within 2 days.

Gallery

Cantaloupe Puree — photo 1
Cantaloupe Puree — photo 2

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.

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