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6 months+ · Meal

Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Blend

Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Blend — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
8 min
Cook
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Fiber-rich

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed

Method

  1. 01

    Peel and cube 1 cup of pumpkin and 1 medium sweet potato into 1-inch pieces.

  2. 02

    Place sweet potato cubes in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 5 minutes.

  3. 03

    Add pumpkin cubes and continue steaming for another 9-10 minutes until both are completely soft.

  4. 04

    Transfer to a blender with 3 tablespoons of steaming liquid.

  5. 05

    Blend until luxuriously smooth and golden-orange; this combination creates a naturally sweet, satisfying puree.

Gallery

Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Blend — photo 1
Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Blend — photo 2

How to offer

This golden puree is a crowd-pleaser. Serve slightly warm for the best aroma and flavor.

Storage

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

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