🍲 Püre · 6+ ay
Velvety Carrot Puree — A Naturally Sweet, Bright Orange First Vegetable for 6+ Months
A naturally sweet puree made from fresh carrots, gently steamed and passed through a fine sieve until velvety smooth. A light, single-ingredient and nourishing first vegetable for babies 6 months and older who are just starting solids.
Ingredients
- 1-2 medium Fresh carrot
- 2-3 tablespoons (if needed) Drinking water (boiled and cooled)
Directions
- 1
Wash the carrots well, peel them and cut them into thin rounds or small pieces.
- 2
Steam them or cook them in a little water for about 12-15 minutes, until soft enough to mash easily with a fork.
- 3
Blend the cooked carrots or pass them through a fine sieve to achieve a velvety smooth texture.
- 4
If needed, add some of the boiled and cooled drinking water to reach a consistency suitable for your baby's age; a more fluid texture makes swallowing easier in the early months.
- 5
Let the puree cool until lukewarm, take a spoonful and check the temperature on the inside of your wrist, then serve it to your baby.
- 6
Introduce carrot on its own for 3 days as a new ingredient; this makes it easier to observe any possible reactions.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Carrot is an easily digestible, naturally sweet first vegetable that provides beta-carotene (a precursor of vitamin A), fibre and natural carbohydrates. With its soft texture and gentle sweetness, it gently supports your baby in getting used to new flavours. Passed through a fine sieve it takes on a smooth consistency and makes spoon-feeding easier during the transition to solids. Its single-ingredient nature also makes it easier to observe any possible sensitivities.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we care that the first spoonfuls are simple, additive-free and natural; just like our organic cotton clothing, a baby's first meals are loveliest when they are soft and pure. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes only; make decisions about your baby's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
35
kcal
1 g
protein
8 g
carbs
0 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.