🍲 Püre · 6+ ay
Carrot and Apple Purée — A Light, Naturally Sweet First Meal for 6+ Months
A smooth, additive-free purée that brings together the natural sweetness of carrot and apple; a light, well-loved first meal for babies who have turned six months.
Ingredients
- 80 g Carrot (peeled, finely chopped)
- 40 g Apple (peeled, cored, chopped)
- 3-4 tablespoons Drinking water, boiled and cooled to lukewarm
- 2-3 tablespoons Breast milk or infant formula (optional, for consistency)
Directions
- 1
Wash the carrot and apple well, peel them and chop into small pieces.
- 2
Steam the carrot pieces, or cook them in a little water, until soft (about 12-15 minutes); add the apple in the last few minutes.
- 3
Drain the cooked carrot and apple and let them cool to a gently warm, touchable temperature.
- 4
Using a blender or a fork, mash until you have a smooth, velvety texture.
- 5
Add the boiled, lukewarm drinking water (or breast milk/formula) a little at a time to reach a flowing consistency suited to your baby.
- 6
Serve warm, in small portions, with a clean spoon.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Carrot is a gentle first vegetable for babies, with its natural sweetness and beta-carotene. The soft fibre of apple gives the purée a velvety, well-loved texture. As a simple, additive-free meal, it can support your baby in getting to know new flavours.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we care that your baby's first spoonfuls are simple, additive-free and natural; just like our organic cotton clothes, first meals are loveliest when they are soft and pure. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; make decisions about your baby's nutrition and health together with your pediatrician. Introduce each new food one at a time, three days apart.
Nutrition per serving
55
kcal
1 g
protein
12 g
carbs
1 g
fat
3 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.