Carrot purée for baby: a nutritious and delicious recipe

From the age of 4 months, young children begin to discover the pleasure of varied meals with the introduction of solid foods. Carrot purée is an absolute staple for babies from this age onwards. Discover how to make this simple and quick recipe with or without a Thermomix, and vary things by adapting the texture to your child’s age.

The benefits of carrot purée for baby

Carrots are a vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin A, which contributes to the healthy functioning of the immune system and eyesight. They are also high in fibre and low in sugar. Thanks to these nutritional qualities, carrot purée is ideal for supporting your baby’s growth.

Carrot purée recipe for babies from 4 months

To make this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• 250 g of carrots
• 100 ml of water
• A little fat (olive oil, butter...)

Preparation without a Thermomix

1. Wash, peel, and chop the carrots into pieces.
2. Place the carrot pieces in a saucepan with the water and cook over a medium heat for approximately 15 minutes until tender.
3. Drain the carrots, reserving the cooking water.
4. Add a little fat to the carrots, then blend everything with a hand blender or food processor.
5. If necessary, add a little cooking water to achieve the desired consistency.

Preparation with a Thermomix

1. Wash, peel, and chop the carrots into pieces.
2. Place the carrot pieces in the Thermomix bowl with the water.
3. Cook the carrots at 100°C for 15 minutes at speed 1.
4. Add a little fat, then blend for 20 seconds at speed 6. If needed, adjust the texture with a little cooking water.

It is possible to adapt this recipe to suit your baby’s preferences. For example, you can add other vegetables (courgettes, parsnips...) or aromatic herbs to vary the flavours.

Adapting carrot purée to your baby’s age

The texture of the carrot purée should be adapted to your child’s age and their ability to manage lumps:

Carrot purée for babies at 4 months

At this age, the purée should be very smooth and lump-free. To achieve this, simply blend the cooked carrots with a little cooking water until you obtain a smooth, even consistency.

Carrot purée for babies at 6 months

As your baby grows, you can begin offering them thicker textures. It is then possible to incorporate a few small pieces of carrot into the purée. Make sure they are soft and easy to mash with the tongue to avoid any risk of choking.

Carrot purée for babies at 12 months

From the age of one, your child can eat larger pieces. You can therefore offer them a less blended carrot purée, or even small pieces of well-cooked tender carrot. This will help your baby develop their chewing skills and independence at the table.

Tip: use silicone moulds to freeze your recipe

To save time and always have carrot purée on hand for your baby, you can prepare individual portions in advance and freeze them in silicone moulds. These are very practical as they allow you to easily pop out the frozen portions and quickly reheat them in the microwave or by steaming.

In summary

Carrot purée is a simple, quick, and nutritious recipe for babies from the age of 4 months. It can be made with or without a Thermomix and adapted to suit your child’s preferences in terms of texture and flavour. Feel free to vary the vegetables and aromatic herbs to awaken your baby’s palate and introduce them to new flavours!