Sweet Potato, Apple & Tahini

Name: Sweet Potato, Apple & Tahini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 small Sweet Potato; 1 small Apple; 1 tbsp Tahini

6–8 monthsPuree

5 minPrep

12 minCook

2Servings

MediumDifficulty

Creamy puree of sweet potato and apple enriched with tahini for healthy fats and calcium. Also serves as an early sesame allergen introduction.

Allergens

Sesame

Choking Hazard: Sticky & Chewy Foods

Sticky or chewy foods such as nut butters, glutinous rice cakes (mochi, tteok, zongzi), konjac and fish balls can block a small airway. Thin nut butters or spread them thinly, cut rice cakes, konjac and fish balls into very small pieces, and always serve seated and supervised.

Source: CDC Choking Prevention Guidelines

Ingredients

Sweet Potato1 small
Apple1 small
Tahini1 tbsp

Steps

1Peel and dice 1 small sweet potato and 1 small apple.
2Steam together for 12 minutes until very soft.
3Transfer to a blender with 1 tablespoon of tahini.
4Blend until smooth.
5Add breast milk or water to reach desired consistency. Tahini adds healthy fats and calcium.