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Broccoli Cheddar Trees

Steamed broccoli florets with a light dusting of melted cheese. The long stalk makes a perfect handle from 7–8 months; at 6 months, blend the broccoli and cheese smooth.

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Broccoli Cheddar Trees
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Ingredients

Makes 6 trees

Foods in this recipe

Method

  1. 1

    Steam the florets for 6–8 minutes until the stalk is soft enough to squash with your fingers.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle the cheese over the warm florets so it melts.

  3. 3

    Let cool until just warm.

Serve it by age

6 months

Blend the cheesy florets with a little breast milk or formula until smooth and offer on a spoon.

7–8 months

Hold out a whole soft floret by the stalk.

9–12 months

Cut florets into small pieces.

12 months+

Serve with pasta or rice.

health_and_safetyAllergens

Contains milk (top 9 allergen). Serving it with pasta (12 months+) adds wheat. For a first exposure, offer a small amount early in the day and watch for 2 hours.

sync_altSwaps

  • swap_horizDairy-free: drizzle with olive oil instead of cheese.

kitchenStorage

Fridge 2 days.

Safety reminders

  • No added salt, sugar or honey before 12 months.
  • Always check texture: food should squash between your thumb and finger.
  • Stay with your baby and keep them seated upright while eating.
  • This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).

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