Sweet Potato + Paprika Baby Food Puree
This stage 1 sweet potato + paprika puree is sure to please your 4 month+ baby! It is naturally sweet, slightly savory, and is loaded with vitamins and nutrients.
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Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup water, breast milk or baby formula plus more, if needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450ºF.
- Scrub the sweet potato, then poke it a few times with a fork. Wrap the sweet potato in foil and place it on a baking sheet. Put it in the oven and bake it for 40-45 minutes, or until it is soft.
- Let the sweet potato cool down enough to be handled. Then, peel the skin off.
- Place the sweet potato in a blender along with the paprika and liquid, and blend until smooth. Add additional liquid as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
Notes
- You can also steam the sweet potato, instead of baking it.
- Try using other spices like cinnamon, allspice or nutmeg!
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