BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Carrot & Sweet Potato Blend

Carrot & Sweet Potato Blend — 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
  • Fiber-rich

Ingredients

  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced

Method

  1. 01

    Peel and dice 1 medium carrot and 1 small sweet potato into 1-inch cubes.

  2. 02

    Place the carrot and sweet potato pieces into a steamer basket over boiling water.

  3. 03

    Steam for 12-15 minutes until both vegetables are fork-tender.

  4. 04

    Transfer to a blender and add 2-3 tablespoons of the steaming liquid.

  5. 05

    Blend on high until completely smooth, adding more liquid as needed to reach desired consistency.

Gallery

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

How to offer

Serve warm or at room temperature. A great first combo puree for babies just starting solids.

Storage

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

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