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This is because avocado contains large amounts of fibre, which helps babies (and adults) maintain a healthy digestive system.
Soft Fruits And Veggies: If you aren’t sure of what to mix with avocado puree for baby, start with foods similar in texture like bananas, apples, or sweet potatoes puree. Avocado is rich and creamy and has quite a neutral flavour. It adapts to different flavours easily and combines well with a range of foods.
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You can, and you should. If you are baby-led weaning you shouldn't feel like you can't offer spoon textured foods, you still can. Just preload a baby spoon with the purée textured foods and let them self feed with a preloaded spoon. Green pasta sauce. Blend avocado with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a splash or two of the pasta cooking water. Toss with whole grain pasta.
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Add to smoothies for creaminess and you don't have to worry about it overpowering the flavor of the other ingredients. CUT AVOCADOS - Avocados turn brown once they are exposed to the air. You can prolong this from happening by adding something acidic (lemon or lime juice) then covering tightly with plastic wrap. Cut avocados should be refrigerated. You can make these with breastmilk or formula, and for added texture and nutrition, try mixing the smoothie into cooked grains like oatmeal or quinoa or lentils even! When your baby is ready to progress in texture you can also just offer the banana and avocado mix mashed with a fork, it still tastes delicious. Mashed avocado and banana perfect for babies increasing the texture in their food Baby-Led Weaning Avocado