Prune & Pear Blend

Ingredients

• 4-5 dried prunes (pitted, soaked in warm water)
• 1 ripe pear (peeled, cored, chopped)

Method

1. 01

   Pit 4–5 dried prunes and soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes to rehydrate. Peel, core, and chop 1 ripe pear into small pieces.

2. 02

   Steam the pear pieces in a steamer basket over boiling water for 8–10 minutes until very tender.

3. 03

   Drain the prunes and reserve soaking water. Combine prunes and steamed pear in a blender. Blend until smooth, using a little prune soaking water to adjust consistency.

4. 04

   Cool before serving. This blend has natural laxative properties.

How to offer

Serve at room temperature by the spoonful. Offer in small amounts to gently support digestive regularity.

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

A prune is a nutritious food provides a ton of protein, fiber, and nutrients, such as vitamin B6 to aid in the processing of protein, potassium, vitamin K, and antioxidants that give the fruit its rich purple color. The healthy components in prunes provide a wide range of health advantages, including bone health, cell protection, and a strong immune system, but they are quite sweet. Prunes, are generally used to help and relieve constipatition in babies.

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