🎃🌿 Pumpkin & Spinach Blend (7+ months)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup boiled pumpkin (peeled and diced)

• 1 small handful fresh spinach leaves (washed and chopped)

• 2–3 tablespoons breast milk, formula, or water (to blend)

• ½ teaspoon unsalted butter or vegetable oil (optional)

👩🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the Pumpkin:

   • Boil diced pumpkin until soft (about 10–12 minutes).

   • Drain and let it cool slightly.

2. Steam the Spinach:

   • Lightly steam the spinach for 1–2 minutes until wilted to preserve nutrients.

3. Blend Together:

   • Combine pumpkin and spinach in a blender or mash by hand.

   • Add liquid gradually to achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.

   • Add a drop of butter or oil for richness (optional).

4. Cool & Serve:

   • Let it cool to room temperature before serving.

✅ Nutritional Benefits:

• Pumpkin: High in beta-carotene (vitamin A), great for eyesight and immunity

• Spinach: Rich in iron, folate, and vitamin K for blood and bone health

• Healthy fat (optional): Helps with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins