Sweet potato (also called boniato, batata or camote) is a very healthy vegetable that is usually in season in the fall (depending on where you live). It has a sweet taste, a smooth texture and a bright orange color that babies love. Sweet potato is also rich in carbs, vitamins A, C and E, and minerals. Another plus is that it is very easy to digest, so it is suitable for the youngest babies (from 6 months).
Follow this step-by-step guide to make this tasty and nutritious sweet potato purée for your baby.
How to Make Sweet Potato Purée
- Wash, peel and cut the sweet potato into small cubes.
- Put the sweet potato in a small saucepan and cover it with water. Place the pan over the heat until it starts to boil, then cook for about 15 minutes or until tender.
- Once cooked, drain it well and put it in the blender jar. Start blending and gradually add the milk until you have a purée with a smooth texture.
- The purée is ready. Put it in a bowl and, when it is lukewarm, add a drizzle of olive oil and stir well. Now you can serve it to your baby. They will love it!
Tips and Tricks
- Instead of boiling the sweet potato, you can roast it in the oven for a delicious caramelized flavor that makes the purée extra tasty. Preheat the oven to 350 °F, prick the sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes or until tender and the skin is wrinkled. Let them cool before peeling.
- For slightly older babies, skip the blender and mash the cooked sweet potato with a fork. You’ll get a chunkier purée so they can practice chewing.
- Use one large sweet potato to make plenty of purée and store the leftovers in jars in the fridge for another day.
