Butternut Squash BLW

This simple and nutritious recipe is perfect for introducing your little one to the world of solid foods through baby-led weaning. Featuring soft, roasted butternut squash bites, it's a great way to provide your baby with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The easy-to-grab texture makes it a perfect finger food for your growing baby. Source: Recipes - July

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Butternut Squash BLW
Suitable from
Finger foods (BLW)

Easy/Medium to prepare

Total time
30min

10 min prep

Makes
2servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.6mg

per serving

Common allergens

None

Ingredients

2 servings
  • Winter squash (butternut, acorn, buttercup, etc.)1 piece, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Olive oil1 Tbsp

Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with the olive oil until well coated.

  3. Spread the butternut squash cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the squash is tender and lightly browned.

  5. Allow the butternut squash bites to cool slightly before serving to your baby.

Nutrition

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

Calories
53kcal
Protein
0.8g
Fat
3.8g
Carbs
4.9g
Calories from
  • Carbs34%
  • Protein5%
  • Fat60%

Ingredient health benefits

👀 Eyesight
🩸 Blood health
🤲 Skin health
🧠 Brain development
🦠 Immune system
🔥 Energy
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption

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

53

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.8g5%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.8mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g1%
Total Sugars 2.1g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 0.8g2%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 16mg1%
Iron 0.6mg3%
Potassium 255mg5%
Vitamin A 320IU3%
Vitamin C 6.8mg8%
Vitamin E 1.6mg11%
Vitamin K 1.8mcg2%
Vitamin B6 0.0mg3%
Folate 12mcg3%
Magnesium 9mg2%
Zinc 0.2mg2%

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