🍲 Püre · 8+ ay
Velvety Beetroot and Apple Purée — a Naturally Sweet Autumn Meal for 8+ Months
A plain, naturally sweet and velvety first purée for babies of 8 months and up, where boiled beetroot and gently cooked apple meet a few drops of olive oil.
Ingredients
- 1/2 piece Small beetroot (boiled, peeled, finely chopped)
- 1/2 piece Sweet apple (peeled, cored, chopped)
- 2-3 tablespoons Boiled lukewarm water (to adjust texture)
- a few drops Olive oil
Directions
- 1
Wash the beetroot well; boil (or steam) it until soft, then peel and cut it into small pieces.
- 2
Peel the apple, remove the core and cut it into small pieces.
- 3
Cook the apple pieces in a little water until soft enough to mash easily with a fork (about 8-10 minutes).
- 4
Put the boiled beetroot and cooked apple into a bowl and blend or mash, adding boiled lukewarm water a little at a time, until smooth and velvety.
- 5
Add a few drops of olive oil and stir gently.
- 6
Make sure the purée is freshly made and lukewarm before offering it to your baby.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Beetroot is a colourful autumn root vegetable, valued for its folate and fibre, and the natural sweetness of apple gently softens beetroot's earthy taste. When the two are blended together until smooth, they form a velvety texture that is easy to take from a spoon. The healthy fats in a few drops of olive oil may support the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients from the vegetable and fruit. Freshly made and served lukewarm, this purée is a gentle autumn option for babies of 8 months and up.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we believe in the value of natural colours and tastes on your baby's weaning journey; preparing the beetroot purée fresh and serving it lukewarm helps your little one discover this new taste with ease. Introducing a new ingredient on its own and a few days apart makes it easier to watch for any reactions. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; please make decisions about your baby's nutrition and health in consultation with your paediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
48
kcal
1 g
protein
9 g
carbs
1 g
fat
2 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.