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Pumpkin Ricotta Morning Bowl for Babies

Peel and deseed pumpkin, remove fibres, cube evenly and steam until fork-tender. Mash thoroughly and cool slightly before mixing in pasteurised ricotta and optional olive oil.

6 months+Breakfast25 minEasy
Pumpkin Ricotta Morning Bowl
  • Age Range6 months+
  • Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Dairy

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp ricotta cheese
  • 2-3 tbsp water or breast milk/formula
  • 1 tsp olive oil (optional)

Preparation

  1. Steam or boil the pumpkin until very soft and easily mashed.

  2. Drain and transfer the pumpkin to a bowl.

  3. Mash thoroughly or blend until smooth, adding water or milk to reach a creamy consistency.

  4. Stir in the ricotta cheese until fully combined.

  5. Add olive oil if using and mix well.

  6. Cool to lukewarm before serving.

  7. Soft pumpkin mixed with pasteurised ricotta makes a smooth spoonable vegetable-and-dairy bowl.

Serving by Age

Offer a moist spoonable texture with no pumpkin rind or firm pieces; this is not automatically a high-protein meal.

6 months+

Blend or mash to a smooth, lump-free consistency with a little water or milk if needed, and offer on a spoon.

9 months+

Serve as a thicker mash with soft, small lumps or preload onto a spoon for self-feeding.

Allergen Information

Contains milk from ricotta. Check pasteurisation, salt and the label for additional ingredients.

Storage

Refrigerate clean untouched cooked portions promptly and use within 24 hours. Reheat cooked portions thoroughly only if suitable, stir and cool before feeding; discard bowl leftovers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Pumpkin Ricotta Morning Bowl?

Refrigerate clean untouched cooked portions promptly and use within 24 hours. Reheat cooked portions thoroughly only if suitable, stir and cool before feeding; discard bowl leftovers.

Which allergens does Pumpkin Ricotta Morning Bowl contain?

It contains Dairy. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

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