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6 months+Meal

White Potato Mash

Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written

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

Ingredients

  • 2 medium white potatoes (about 300g)
  • 3–4 tablespoons warm breast milk, formula, or cooking water

Method

  1. 01

    Peel the potatoes and cut into evenly sized cubes, about 1 inch, so they cook uniformly.

  2. 02

    Place the cubes in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until completely tender.

  3. 03

    Drain well and return to the hot pot. Leave over low heat for 1–2 minutes to steam off excess moisture.

  4. 04

    Mash thoroughly with a potato masher until no lumps remain.

  5. 05

    Add 3–4 tablespoons of warm breast milk, formula, or cooking water and mix until smooth and creamy.

Gallery

White Potato Mash — photo 1
White Potato Mash — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm on a preloaded spoon. White potato mash is an excellent base for mixing in other vegetables.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.

Nutrition note

The healthiest type of potatoes are sweet potatoes, which are rich in antioxidants, fiber, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium. as well as vitamins B, C, E, and A. With critical minerals like folate, iron, vitamin B6, and zinc, potatoes are a nutritional foods for growing infants. Potatoes also contain crucial minerals for brain growth, more B vitamins, vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, and other B vitamins. Potato starch aids in the growth of good gut bacteria that sustain a baby's body.

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

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