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Ricotta & Orange

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

Ingredients

  • 80g full-fat ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice or pureed orange flesh (pith and seeds removed)

Method

  1. 01

    Peel the orange and remove all pith and seeds; blend or squeeze and strain juice to make a smooth citrus puree or juice.

  2. 02

    Spoon full-fat ricotta into a small bowl.

  3. 03

    Stir in the orange puree or juice until smooth and evenly combined.

  4. 04

    Serve immediately; ricotta provides calcium and the orange adds vitamin C.

Gallery

Ricotta & Orange — photo 1
Ricotta & Orange — photo 2

How to offer

A calcium and vitamin C combo; the citrus brightens the mild ricotta for a refreshing snack.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Do not freeze fish purees with dairy.

Nutrition note

Good source of protein, calcium, and vitamin A. Contains whey protein and B vitamins. Relatively low in sodium.

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

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