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Cottage Cheese & Apple

Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written

  • Nut-free
  • Fiber-rich
Cottage Cheese & Apple — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 80g full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 small apple, peeled, cored, and diced

Method

  1. 01

    Peel, core, and dice one small apple; cook in a small saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water for 4–5 minutes until very soft.

  2. 02

    Mash or blend the cooked apple to a smooth puree and allow to cool.

  3. 03

    Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl and stir in the cooled apple puree until combined.

  4. 04

    Serve immediately; blend further if a completely smooth texture is needed.

Gallery

Cottage Cheese & Apple — photo 1
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How to offer

A mild, protein-rich combination; blend smooth for younger babies or leave slightly lumpy for older babies.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Do not freeze fish purees with dairy.

Nutrition note

Excellent source of protein and calcium. Contains B vitamins and phosphorus. Some varieties have probiotics.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer

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