BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Breakfast

Millet & Mango

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

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup millet
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup fresh ripe mango diced

Method

  1. 01

    Rinse millet under cold water and toast lightly in a dry pan for 1–2 minutes for extra flavour.

  2. 02

    Cook millet in 1 cup of water over medium-low heat for 15–18 minutes until water is absorbed and millet is soft.

  3. 03

    Peel and dice ripe mango, removing the stone.

  4. 04

    Blend or mash the mango to a smooth puree. Stir mango puree into the cooked millet and mix well. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Gallery

Millet & Mango — photo 1
Millet & Mango — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm or at room temperature. The mango's natural sweetness makes this very appealing to babies.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Not recommended for freezing once mixed with mango.

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