Pumpkin Puree
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Fiber-rich
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 200g pumpkin flesh, peeled and cubed
- Breast milk, formula, or water (for consistency)
Method
- 01
Peel the pumpkin, remove seeds and fibrous strands, and cut into small chunks.
- 02
Steam over boiling water for 20-25 minutes until very soft, or roast at 200°C (400°F) for 30-35 minutes.
- 03
Transfer to a blender or food processor.
- 04
Blend until silky smooth, adding breast milk, formula, or water as needed to adjust consistency.
- 05
Let cool to a safe temperature before serving.
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How to offer
Serve in a bowl with a soft spoon. Pumpkin has a naturally sweet, mild flavour that most babies enjoy from the first taste.
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
Contains iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sodium, and vitamins A, B, and C. The excellent antioxidant carotenes, which are found in yellow, orange, and red fruits and vegetables, are also abundant in pumpkins.
Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer
