🍲 Püre · 6+ ay
Velvety Pumpkin Purée — A Naturally Sweet Autumn Meal for 6+ Months
Made with pumpkin steamed or baked until tender, this velvety purée is a naturally sweet, easy-to-digest autumn meal with no additives, perfect for your baby starting solids from six months. It is prepared with just pumpkin and a little liquid to thin it, with nothing added.
Ingredients
- 200 g Pumpkin (peeled and deseeded)
- 3-4 tablespoons Boiled and cooled drinking water
- 2-3 tablespoons Breast milk or formula (to thin, optional)
Directions
- 1
Peel and deseed the pumpkin, then cut the flesh into small, even pieces.
- 2
Steam in a basket or cook in a little water for 12-15 minutes, until soft enough to mash easily with a fork.
- 3
Transfer the cooked pumpkin to a bowl and mash with a fork or blend until smooth and velvety.
- 4
Add the boiled, cooled water or, optionally, breast milk/formula a little at a time to reach the consistency you want.
- 5
Let the purée cool until lukewarm; check the temperature on your wrist before serving it to your baby.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Pumpkin is a naturally sweet autumn vegetable rich in fiber and beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A. Its soft, velvety texture can be a gentle option for a baby just moving to spoon-feeding. Its plain, additive-free preparation may help your baby get to know new flavors at their own pace.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko, we care about your baby's first vegetables being simple, additive-free, and natural; just like our organic cotton clothes, the first spoonfuls are loveliest when they are soft and pure. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; please make decisions about your baby's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
45
kcal
1 g
protein
10 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.