Gluten freeBaked sweet potato
Sweet, smooth mash with a hint of coriander, for 4–8 months. Serves 1
Sweet potato baked whole until soft and caramelised, then mashed with milk and a pinch of ground coriander. Naturally sweet and smooth, it's a favourite first food for babies of 4–8 months. One sweet potato makes more than a baby can eat, so freeze the rest in small portions.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 50 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Serves
- 1
- Per serving
- 130 kcal
Baby & toddler safety
- Age: first foods are for babies from around 6 months who are already eating solids.
- Allergens: contains milk. Offer one new allergen at a time, in the morning, so you can watch for a reaction.
- Texture and choking: purée or mash smoothly for 6–9 months, then soft, finger-sized pieces that squash between your fingers. Cut round foods such as grapes and cherry tomatoes into quarters lengthways, never give whole nuts, and always stay with your child while they eat.
- Under 1: no honey, no added salt or stock cubes, and no added sugar.
Every child is different. If you are unsure, especially about allergies, check with your health visitor or paediatrician.
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potatomedium, washed
- 3 tbsp baby milk formula or milkapproximately
- ¼ tsp ground coriander
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Heat the oven to 400°F. Prick 1 sweet potato a few times with a fork.
Step 2: Bake it on a tray for 45–50 minutes, until soft all the way through when pierced with a knife.
50 minStep 3: Halve the potato and scoop out the flesh.
Step 4: Mash with 3 tbsp baby milk formula or milk until smooth.
Step 5: Press through a sieve if needed, then stir in ¼ tsp ground coriander. Serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 130 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbs
- 28 g
- Fat
- 1 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does baked sweet potato take?
- About 55 minutes in total: 5 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 1 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of sweet potato?
- Sweet potato, same weight (sweeter, cooks a little faster).
- What can I use instead of baby milk formula or milk?
- Oat, soy or almond milk, same amount (use unsweetened for savoury dishes).
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