Avocado puree
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Avocado, a fruit of Mexican origin, is grabbing a good enough space on our platter because of its high content of healthy fats – the MUFA’s (monounsaturated fatty acids). Apart from this, avocado is a storehouse for a broad range of vitamins, especially the fat-soluble vitamins. Pass on the benefits of this Mexican fruit to your baby, by serving this creamy avocado puree.
| Serves | Preparation Time | Cooking Time |
| 1 People | 5 Minutes | 5 Minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
Method
Step 1
Wash, pit & slice the avocado down the middle, lengthwise, working around the pit. Twist each half of the avocado so that it pulls apart. Pry out the pit by using a spoon or a knife. Scoop the flesh out with a spoon.
Step 2
Mash the Avocado or puree in a food processor or blender until smooth. Add water or breast milk or formula as needed to reach desired consistency.
Nutritional Information
| Calories | 92 | Sodium | 4 mg |
| Total Fat | 8 g | Potassium | 279 mg |
| Saturated | 1 g | Total Carbs | 5 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1 g | Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Monounsaturated | 6 g | Sugars | 0 g |
| Trans | 0 g | Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | Vitamin A | 2% |
| Calcium | 1% | Vitamin C | 10% |
| Iron | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Tip: For babies 10 months or older, chunkier pieces can be made by mashing it with a fork instead of pureeing it.
