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Meal Time | 06.04.19

Peas & Avocado Baby Food Recipe

If you’re looking to add more green vegetables to your little one’s meals, this Peas & Avocado Baby Food Recipe is for you!

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Peas & Avocado Baby Food Recipe in a baby food jar.

Something that was a struggle for meal times when my little guy was around 8 months old was giving him green veggies. He hated them! Sweet potato? Yes. Apples? Absolutely. But peas or green beans? No way! He would literally spit it out. It was so frustrating!

Thankfully, this Peas & Avocado Baby Food Recipe seems to have changed the way he feels about green vegetables and he now LOVES them! Make this easy recipe in about 10-15 minutes and refrigerate or freeze. Your little one will love it!

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Peas & Avocado Baby Food pureed in a baby food maker.

How to make this Sweet Potato & Green Bean Baby Food Recipe

Steam the peas

Using a baby food maker or steaming basket, steam the peas for about 10-15 minutes (or until soft).

Mash the avocado

While the peas are steaming, peel and cut the avocado into small cubes. Mash in a small bowl.

Blend into a puree

Combine the steamed peas and fresh, mashed avocado in a blender and blend into a puree. Add water or breast milk to achieve the desired consistency.

Serve fresh or store for later

Serve fresh or store in airtight baby food containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or the freezer for up to 3 months!

Baby food made with peas and avocado in a jar.

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Peas & Avocado Baby Food Recipe

If you're looking to add more green vegetables to your little one's meals, this Peas & Avocado Baby Food Recipe is for you!
Course: Baby Food
Cuisine: American
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 116 kcal
Author: Christine McMichael

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 avocado (medium)

Instructions

  • Steam the peas for about 10-15 minutes (or until soft).
  • Peel, cut, and mash the avocado.
  • Blend the peas and avocado together to create a puree.
  • Mix in water or breast milk to create the desired consistency.
  • Serve fresh or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and the freezer for up to 3 months!

Nutrition

Calories: 116 kcal
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2 Comments

  1. Jessi says:

    May 2, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    Hello – Did this brown when freezing? Just wondering since avocado seems to brown once mashed.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      May 3, 2020 at 12:09 pm

      It browned a very small amount, but not a lot! The taste was still fresh as it thawed. Hope your little one enjoys the recipe!

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