Quinoa and Avocado Puree
This Quinoa and Avocado Baby Purée is a simple, nutrient-packed meal perfect for babies around 7 months old. The combination of protein-rich quinoa and healthy fats from avocado supports your baby's growth and development, while the smooth texture is gentle on their digestive system. This wholesome recipe introduces new flavors and textures in a soft, easy-to-eat form.
- Suitable from
- Stage 2 (6-9m)
- Total time
- 19min
- Makes
- 2servings
- Iron
- 0.3mg
Easy/Medium to prepare
undefined min prep
adjustable below
per serving
Common allergens
MilkIntroduce one at a time.
Ingredients
- Quinoa1/4 cup
- Water1 cup
- Avocado1/2, ripe
- Breastmilkoptional, 1-2 tablespoons
Steps
Rinse the Quinoa: Thoroughly rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove the saponins (natural coating that can taste bitter).
Cook the Quinoa: In a small saucepan, add the rinsed quinoa and water (or broth). Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is soft and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and allow it to cool slightly.
Mash the Avocado: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe avocado until smooth.
Blend or Mash: Add the cooked quinoa to the mashed avocado. If your baby is still transitioning to solids, you can blend the mixture using a baby food processor or a hand blender to get a smooth texture. If your baby is comfortable with more texture, you can mash the quinoa and avocado together with a fork.
Adjust Consistency: If the mixture is too thick, you can thin it with breast milk, formula, or water until it reaches the desired consistency.
Cool and Serve: Let the purée cool to a safe temperature and serve to your baby.
Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.
- Calories
- 48kcal
- Protein
- 0.9g
- Fat
- 3.4g
- Carbs
- 4.1g
- Carbs32%
- Protein7%
- Fat61%
Ingredient health benefits
General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
Estimated · 2 servings per recipe
Amount per serving
Calories
48
% Daily Value*
Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.