BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Steamed Carrot Sticks

Steamed Carrot Sticks — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Fiber-rich

Ingredients

  • 2 medium carrots

Method

  1. 01

    Peel carrots and cut into sticks about 3 inches long and finger-width thick.

  2. 02

    Place a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water.

  3. 03

    Add carrot sticks to the steamer basket and cover with a lid.

  4. 04

    Steam for 10–12 minutes until very tender and easily squished.

  5. 05

    Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Gallery

Steamed Carrot Sticks — photo 1
Steamed Carrot Sticks — photo 2

How to offer

Place a few carrot sticks on the high chair tray so baby can pick them up and self-feed. Supervise closely and confirm they are very soft before offering.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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