2-3tbsphoney (over 1 year), maple syrup or agave nectar(optiona)
3/4cupmilk, regular, almond, soy, cashew, oat, etc.
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Instructions
Basic Cantaloupe Puree
Place the cantaloupe into a blender.
Puree on medium speed for 10-20 seconds or until smooth.
Serve and enjoy!
Cantaloupe Banana Yogurt Puree
Place the banana, cantaloupe and yogurt into a blender.
Puree for 30-60 seconds or until smooth.
Serve and enjoy!
Cantaloupe Cauliflower Mint Puree
In a medium saucepan, bring 2″ of water to a boil over medium heat. Place the cauliflower into a steamer basket, cover and cook for 9-11 minutes or until tender. Reserve steamer water. Let cool slightly.
Place the cauliflower, cantaloupe and mint into a blender and puree for 1-2 minutes on medium-high or until smooth.
Serve and enjoy!
Chunky Cantaloupe Tofu and Mint
Place cantaloupe and tofu on a cutting board and finely chop into very small pieces.
Transfer the cantaloupe and tofu to a small bowl and add in mint, mix until incorporated.
Serve and enjoy!
Cantaloupe for Self Feeding
Serve to your baby in thick sticks, chopped, as a wedge, on the rind, or in small sticks depending on your baby's age (see graph).
Cantaloupe Lemon Popsicle
Place the cantaloupe, yogurt, lemon juice, sweetener (if using), and the strawberries (if using) into a blender and blend on medium-high speed puree the cantaloupe mixture for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is completely smooth.
Using your favorite popsicle mold, pour the cantaloupe mixture into the molds until the fill line. Place in the popsicle sticks.
Place the popsicle mold into the freezer and let freeze for at least 5 hours but preferably overnight. Once frozen, take a popsicle out of the freezer and take out of the mold. Eat and enjoy.
Creamy Cantaloupe Smoothie
In a blender add in the cantaloupe, mango, banana, cauliflower, chia seeds, honey (over 1 year) and milk. Turn the blender on and blend for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth.
Once blended, pour into a small cup with a lid and serve.
Notes
Age: 4-6+ months for puree, 6+ months for baby-led weaning. Storage: you can store the purees in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 4 months. You can store the finger foods in the fridge for up to 3 days. Yield: the purees will yield you roughly 6-8 ounces of puree, while the finger foods will give you 1-2 servings.