Spelt & Pumpkin
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup spelt flakes or berries
- 1.5 cups water
- 1/2 cup pumpkin peeled and cubed
Method
- 01
Rinse spelt berries or use spelt flakes for a quicker cook. Spelt berries need 30–35 minutes in 1.5 cups of water; spelt flakes cook in 5–7 minutes.
- 02
Cook spelt in water over medium-low heat until tender and porridge-like, stirring occasionally.
- 03
Peel, deseed, and cube fresh pumpkin. Steam for 12–15 minutes until completely tender.
- 04
Blend cooked pumpkin to a smooth puree and stir into the cooked spelt. Adjust consistency with water as needed. Serve warm.
How to offer
Serve warm. Pumpkin adds a creamy sweetness and beautiful orange colour to the spelt porridge.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 1 month.
Nutrition note
Good source of fiber, protein, and B vitamins. Contains iron, manganese, and zinc. Higher in protein than regular wheat.
Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer
