BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Fennel & Carrot Blend

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
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Fiber-rich

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.