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6 months+ · Snack

Watermelon Mash

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

Ingredients

  • 2 cups seedless watermelon flesh, cubed and seeds removed

Method

  1. 01

    Cut a seedless watermelon into slices and remove the rind.

  2. 02

    Cut the flesh into small chunks and check carefully for any seeds.

  3. 03

    Place the watermelon chunks in a blender or mash in a bowl with a fork.

  4. 04

    Blend or mash until smooth — watermelon is extremely juicy and needs no added liquid.

  5. 05

    Serve immediately as watermelon does not store well once mashed.

Gallery

Watermelon Mash — photo 1
Watermelon Mash — photo 2

How to offer

Serve chilled on a soft spoon or in a mesh feeder for teething babies. Watermelon is hydrating and refreshing on warm days.

Storage

Best served fresh. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

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