Sweet Potato & Apple Mash

🍠🍎 Sweet Potato & Apple Mash

🎯 Difficulty: Easy

⏱️ Time: 20–25 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2–3

🔥 Estimated Calories: ~100–120 kcal per serving

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🧂 Ingredients

• Sweet potato: 1 medium (~150g) (~130 kcal total)
• Apple (peeled and chopped): 1 small (~100g) (~50 kcal)
• Water or breastmilk/formula (for babies): 1/4 cup (as needed)
• Butter or olive oil (optional for older children): 1/2 tsp (~20 kcal)
• Cinnamon (optional): a pinch

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

• Peel and chop the sweet potato and apple into small chunks.

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Step 2: Steam or Boil

• Place in a steamer or pot with a bit of water.
• Steam/boil for 15–20 minutes or until both are soft.

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Step 3: Mash or Blend

• Drain excess water.
• Mash with a fork for a textured mash, or blend until smooth for babies.
• Add a little water/milk to reach desired consistency.

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Step 4: Serve

• Let cool slightly before serving.
• Optional: Add a small amount of butter and a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor (if suitable for age).

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💡 Tips

• Can be stored in the fridge for 2 days or frozen in portions.
• Suitable for baby-led weaning when mashed with a fork.
• Naturally sweet, so no added sugar is needed.