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Fennel & Carrot Blend

Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written

  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Fiber-rich
Fennel & Carrot Blend — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
7 min
Cook
14 min
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

Method

  1. 01

    Trim and chop 1 small fennel bulb into 1-inch pieces. Peel and slice 2 medium carrots into rounds.

  2. 02

    Place carrot rounds in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 4 minutes.

  3. 03

    Add fennel pieces and continue steaming for another 9-10 minutes until both are completely tender.

  4. 04

    Transfer to a blender with 3 tablespoons of steaming liquid.

  5. 05

    Blend until smooth; the carrot's sweetness perfectly balances fennel's gentle anise flavor.

Gallery

Fennel & Carrot Blend — photo 1
Fennel & Carrot Blend — photo 2

How to offer

Fennel can help soothe gassy tummies. A great blend to offer after a fussy feeding.

Storage

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

Nutrition note

Fennel is an excellent source of Vitamin C to support a developing immune system and potassium for heart health. It also contains fiber which promotes healthy digestion and keeps your little one regular. The unique phytonutrients found in fennel may also help soothe a baby's digestive tract.

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

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