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Spelt & Sweet Potato

Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written

  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
Spelt & Sweet Potato — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup spelt flakes
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sweet potato peeled and cubed

Method

  1. 01

    Rinse spelt flakes under cold water.

  2. 02

    Cook spelt flakes in 1.5 cups of water over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and porridge-like.

  3. 03

    Peel and cube sweet potato. Steam for 12–15 minutes until completely tender.

  4. 04

    Blend steamed sweet potato to a smooth puree. Stir into the cooked spelt, mix well, and serve warm.

Gallery

Spelt & Sweet Potato — photo 1
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How to offer

Serve warm. Sweet potato adds richness and beta-carotene to this hearty 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

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