General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Pear and Spinach Smoothie

Name: Pear and Spinach Smoothie
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ripe pear; Handful of spinach; 1/2 cup breast milk or formula (or whole cow's milk from 12 months); 1/4 avocado

Green smoothie that tastes like dessert

Ages: 6–9 months, 9–12 months, 12 months+
Time: About 5 min
Serves: 1

Vegetarian

For babies under 12 months, serve without added salt, sugar or honey, and cut or mash food to suit your baby’s age (see each food’s guide below).

Ingredients

1 ripe pear
Handful of spinach
1/2 cup breast milk or formula (or whole cow's milk from 12 months)
1/4 avocado

Food guides for this recipe

Method

1
Core and chop pear
2
Blend all ingredients
3
Add water if too thick
4
Serve immediately

Contains common allergens

Cow's milk (dairy)

Introduce allergens one at a time, starting with single ingredients. If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.

Sources

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