Avocado and Buckwheat Baby Puree with Dried Fruit
Creamy avocado puree combined with cooked buckwheat, stewed dried apricots and dates. A nutrient-dense first food for babies blending fruit sweetness with mild grains. Buckwheat hydrated overnight, then simmered with water. Dried fruits softened separately to preserve texture and flavor before blending together.
Ingredients
- ½ avocado, halved
- 1 tablespoon buckwheat, hydrated overnightrice1:1graingluten-free
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- 2 dates, pitted
- 2 apricots, dried
- 14 tbsp water, for buckwheat
- 10 tbsp water, for dried fruits
Instructions
- 1
Bring water to a boil, add hydrated buckwheat and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- 2
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil, add pitted dates and apricots without seeds and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
Drain both preparations of water, peel the dried fruits if needed, and pass through a food mill or blender with avocado.
- 4
Add cooked buckwheat and blend further or serve immediately.
- 5
Optionally stir in yogurt if the puree is too thick or too sweet.
Tips
Hydrate buckwheat overnight to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility for infants.
Peel dried fruits after cooking for smoother puree texture suitable for younger babies.
Yogurt addition depends on desired consistency; start with small amount and adjust.
Good to Know
Refrigerate in airtight container up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays up to 3 months.
Prepare buckwheat and dried fruits separately up to 2 days prior. Combine and puree just before serving to prevent oxidation of avocado.
Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed. Adjust consistency with additional water or yogurt as needed for infant's age and feeding stage.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip overnight hydration of buckwheat to avoid hard grains in finished puree.
Do not overcook dried fruits to avoid mushy texture and nutrient loss.
Do not blend avocado excessively to avoid oxidation and browning before serving.
Substitutions
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