Carrot and Avocado
This carrot and avocado baby food recipe is a delicious meal for your stage one eater. Packed with Vitamin A, K and C, potassium and good fat. Avocados are one of nature's superfoods. They have nearly 3 times the amount of potassium as bananas and are high in the antioxidant Lutein, which promotes healthy eyes and skin. Carrots are incredibly rich in Vitamin A (also great for your baby's eyes) and disease-fighting antioxidants. If you're looking for a puree that's good for your baby's developing eyes - this is the one!
Suitable for babies 4 months and up. Always make sure your baby's food is a consistency he can handle and temperature check before serving.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Ripe Avocado
- 4 Medium Carrots Washed, Peeled, and Chopped
Instructions
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Pour water into a pot until it is about 2 inches deep and bring to a boil over high heat. Place the carrots into a steamer basket and place the basket into the pot. The water should not touch the bottom of the basket. Cover and steam for about 7 minutes, until the carrots are easily pierced with a fork.
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While the carrots are cooking, cut the avocado in half lengthwise around the pit. Using a spoon, scoop the avocado out and place into your Sage Baby Puree & Blend food processor. Store the avocado half with the pit in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later use. It will stay fresh for about 2 days
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Place the carrots into your Sage Baby Puree & Blend food processor with the avocado and pulse until smooth. Add a little breast milk, formula or water while blending the carrots to help achieve a smooth consistency.
Recipe Notes
- When stored in Sage Spoonfuls jars or Sage Squeezies, this puree will stay fresh for 1-2 days in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer. Some discoloration can be expected.