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Butternut squash puree

This simple and nutritious butternut squash puree is the perfect first food for babies. Made with just a few wholesome ingredients, it's easy to prepare and packed with essential vitamins and minerals.

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Butternut squash puree
Suitable from
Stage 1 (4-6m)

Easy to prepare

Total time
25min

undefined min prep

Makes
3servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.0mg

per serving

Common allergens

MilkIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

3 servings
  • Winter squash (butternut, acorn, buttercup, etc.)~3 cubes
  • Breastmilk1/4 cup

Steps

  1. 01

    Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash. You can cut the whole butternut squash and freeze leftover for later.

  2. 02

    Place the squash cubes in a steamer basket and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until very soft.

  3. 03

    Transfer the cooked squash to a blender. Add the breastmilk or formula. You can choose to mash with forks or blend until smooth and creamy.

  4. 04

    Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 3 days.

  5. 05

    If desired, add more breast milk/formula to adjust the consistency.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
5kcal
Protein
0.1g
Fat
0.3g
Carbs
0.6g
Calories from
  • Carbs46%
  • Protein7%
  • Fat47%

Ingredient health benefits

👀 Eyesight
🩸 Blood health
🤲 Skin health
🧠 Brain development
🦠 Immune system

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 3 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

5

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.9mg0%
Sodium 1.2mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.6g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 0.1g0%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 0.0mg0%
Zinc 0.0mg0%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.

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Ages & textures

Stage 1 (4-6m)
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Allergen introduction

Allergen Intro (Milk)

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General information, not medical advice. Always consult your child’s healthcare provider. Read the full disclaimer.