8–10 monthsVegetarian
Banana Oat Porridge
15 minBreakfastMashed
8–10 months
Broccoli Potato Mash
Broccoli tastes strong on its own, so it is cooked briefly and mashed into floury potato, which mellows it and gives the bowl a soft, green-flecked texture.
Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Servings2 baby portions
TextureMashed
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1Peel ½ potato, cut it into small cubes and boil for about 12 minutes, until a fork goes through with no resistance.
- 2Drop ½ cup broccoli florets in for the last 5 minutes only — long cooking turns them grey and sulphurous.
- 3Drain, keeping a few spoonfuls of the cooking water, then mash with a fork, chopping through the florets and any stalk so no stringy pieces remain.
- 4Beat in the reserved water until soft and scoopable, and cool to lukewarm before serving.
Texture by age
6–8 months
Blend or mash very smooth when appropriate for your baby's feeding abilities.
8–10 months
Many babies may be ready for slightly more texture as their skills develop.
10–12 months
Serve thicker or try a preloaded spoon when developmentally appropriate.
A quick safety note
Always supervise your baby while eating and serve food in a texture and shape appropriate for their developmental abilities.