🌰🎃 Groundnut & Pumpkin Blend (7 Months +)
🌰🎃 Groundnut & Pumpkin Blend (7 Months +)
Ingredients (1–2 baby portions)
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½ cup pumpkin, peeled and diced
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1 teaspoon smooth, unsalted groundnut paste (100% peanuts, no sugar/salt)
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¾ cup water or breastmilk/formula (for cooking use water, then add milk after cooking)
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Optional: 1–2 tablespoons Dr. Annie Brown Rice Cereal for extra thickness
Preparation Steps
1. Cook the Pumpkin
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Add diced pumpkin and water to a small pot.
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Simmer for 8–10 minutes until very soft.
2. Add Groundnut Paste
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Stir in the groundnut paste while the pumpkin is still warm so it blends smoothly.
3. Adjust Texture
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For a smooth Stage 1 purée: blend until creamy.
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For a slightly thicker Stage 2 texture: mash well with a fork.
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If using Dr. Annie Brown Rice Cereal, stir it in after blending for a more filling meal.
4. Cool & Serve
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Let cool to a safe temperature before feeding.
Storage
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Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
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Freeze in baby food cubes for up to 1 month.
Nutritional Benefits
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Pumpkin → Vitamin A for healthy eyes & immunity
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Groundnut paste → Healthy fats & plant-based protein
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Brown rice cereal (optional) → Gentle carbs for steady energy