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Balanced Nutrition: It provides a combination of carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein, essential for a baby’s growth and development.
Vitamins and Minerals: Avocado offers vitamins E and K, while egg yolk is a source of vitamin D and choline, which are crucial for brain development.
Brain Development: The healthy fats from avocado and egg yolk support brain growth and cognitive function.
Gentle on Tummies: The ingredients are easy to digest, making them suitable for babies just starting on solid foods.
Eases Transition to Solids: The creamy consistency of the purée helps babies transition from liquids to more solid foods without difficulty.
Introducing New Tastes: This purée introduces a mix of flavours and textures, helping to expand a baby’s palate early on.
Adaptable Recipe: The purée can easily be modified by adding other fruits or vegetables, allowing you to introduce new nutrients and flavours as your baby grows.
No Additives or Preservatives: Making the purée at home ensures that you know exactly what your baby is eating, free from artificial ingredients.
Cooked Rice: Make sure the rice is soft and fully cooked. If you’re cooking it specifically for the purée, rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking, then cook until very tender. Let it cool to room temperature.
Egg Yolk: Boil or scramble the egg, then separate the yolk. Ensure the yolk is thoroughly cooked, as undercooked yolk is not recommended for babies.
Avocado: Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out half. It should be ripe and soft to blend smoothly.
Add the 1 cup of cooked rice, half of the avocado, the cooked egg yolk, and 1/2 cup milk to a baby blender or food processor.
Blend until you reach a smooth or textured creamy consistency, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. You may need to add a bit more milk if the purée is too thick; adjust based on your baby’s preference.
Add small amounts of milk as needed to reach the desired consistency.
Pour the purée into a bowl and serve immediately. Always test the temperature to ensure it’s suitable for your baby.
Start with Soft Ingredients: Use well-cooked rice that’s tender and easy to blend, as this helps create a smoother texture. The avocado should also be ripe and soft; a slightly under-ripe avocado can result in a chunky, hard-to-blend purée.
Fully Cook the Egg Yolk: Make sure the egg yolk is completely cooked (either hard-boiled or scrambled) to reduce any risk of foodborne illness. Avoid using raw or undercooked yolk in baby food.
Test Temperature Before Serving: After blending, give the purée a quick taste test or check on your wrist to make sure it’s not too hot or too cold for your baby. Aim for room temperature or slightly warm.
Introduce Ingredients Separately First: Ensure your baby has tried each ingredient alone (rice, avocado, egg yolk, and milk) to check for any food sensitivities or allergies before combining them.
Stay Flexible with Add-Ins: As your baby gets older, you can add in other mild flavours, like a pinch of cinnamon or a little steamed vegetable like carrot for extra nutrients and variety.
Room Temperature or Slightly Warm: Babies often prefer purées that are at room temperature or slightly warm. Before serving, check the temperature by placing a small spoonful on your wrist.
Tiny Avocado or Banana Cubes: For babies who are ready for some texture, sprinkle small pieces of soft avocado or banana on top. This can encourage them to try self-feeding with their fingers.
Baby-Friendly Toast Strips or Crackers: Serve alongside small pieces of whole-grain toast or baby crackers for dipping.
Mix with Mashed Beans or Lentils: For older babies, mix in mashed beans or lentils to add texture, protein, and flavour.
Finger Foods: For older babies or toddlers, use the purée as a dip for soft-cooked veggie sticks, like steamed carrot, zucchini, or sweet potato wedges. It’s a fun way to help them explore new textures.
Reusable Baby Pouch: For on-the-go meals or self-feeding practice, pour the purée into a reusable baby food pouch. Babies often enjoy eating from pouches, which can make it more exciting and help develop hand coordination.
Add Soft-Cooked Veggies or Fruit on the Side: Offer steamed veggies like carrots or peas alongside the purée.
Refrigerate Quickly: Place any leftover purée in an airtight container right after feeding to keep it fresh.
Use Within 3 days: This purée is best eaten within 3 days. Beyond this, it may lose quality and freshness.
Stir Before Serving: Separation may occur in the refrigerator. Stir well to recombine ingredients before serving.
Use Within 2-3 Months: For best quality, use frozen purée within 2-3 months.
Thawing Tips: To thaw, move the frozen purée to the fridge a few hours before mealtime, or gently warm in a bowl of warm water. Avoid microwaving, as it may heat uneven.
Freeze in Small Portions: Use ice cube trays or baby food freezer trays to freeze individual portions. This makes it easy to defrost, just the right amount for each meal.
Transfer to a Freezer Bag: Once frozen solid, transfer the purée cubes into a labeled freezer-safe bag. Write the date so you can keep track of freshness.
Cooked Rice: Make sure the rice is soft and fully cooked. If you’re cooking it specifically for the purée, rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking, then cook until very tender. Let it cool to room temperature.
Egg Yolk: Boil or scramble the egg, then separate the yolk. Ensure the yolk is thoroughly cooked, as undercooked yolk is not recommended for babies.
Avocado: Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out half. It should be ripe and soft to blend smoothly.
Add the 1 cup of cooked rice, half of the avocado, the cooked egg yolk, and 1/2 cup milk to a baby blender or food processor.
Blend until you reach a smooth or textured creamy consistency, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. You may need to add a bit more milk if the purée is too thick; adjust based on your baby’s preference.
Add small amounts of milk as needed to reach the desired consistency.
Pour the purée into a bowl and serve immediately. Always test the temperature to ensure it’s suitable for your baby.
Suitable from 6 months
Carbohydrates: from rice for energy.
Healthy Fats: from avocado for brain development.
Protein & Fat: from egg yolk for growth.
Calcium: from milk for strong bones.
Vitamins & Minerals: vitamins A, B, D, E, and potassium for immune support and overall health.
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