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Kiwi, Mint & Lime

Puree (v)

Method

Place the pear cubes in a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water and simmer (covered) on low heat for 4–5 minutes until tender (alternatively, steam them). Pop them into a food processor.

Next, scoop out the flesh from the half kiwi and pop it into the food processor along with the mint leaves and lime. Blend until smooth, then pass the puree through a sieve to remove the little kiwi pips before serving to baby.

STRAWBERRY, BASIL &

BANANA PUREE (v)

Ingredients

2 pears – washed, peeled, cored, cubed

½ ripe kiwi

3 mint leaves – washed, chopped

5 drops of fresh lime juice

7-8 mins | Makes 8 ice-cubes

4-5 mins | Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

2 strawberries – washed, hulled, quartered

½ basil leaf – fresh, washed, patted dry

½ ripe banana – peeled, chopped

Method

Pop the strawberries, basil leaf and banana into a food processor (or use a handheld blender) and blend until smooth. Pass through a sieve and serve. Add cooled boiled water or your baby’s usual milk as necessary.

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