Key Takeaways
Carrot puree is the ideal first baby food and can be prepared in the Thermomix in just 25 minutes. Carrots are mild, well-tolerated and perfect for babies from 6 months.
Why Carrot Puree as First Baby Food?
Carrots are the perfect first vegetable for your baby. They taste slightly sweet, are well-tolerated and provide important nutrients like beta-carotene. The Thermomix makes preparation especially simple and quick.
Benefits of Carrot Puree:
- • Mild and sweet: Babies love the naturally sweet taste
- • Well-tolerated: Carrots are easily digestible
- • Rich in Vitamin A: Important for eyes and immune system
- • Binding: Helpful for diarrhea
Basic Recipe: Carrot Puree Thermomix
Ingredients for 1 Serving:
- ▸ 3 carrots (approx. 200 g), peeled and cut into 1-2 cm pieces
- ▸ 500 ml water
- ▸ 10-20 g butter or rapeseed oil
- ▸ 2-3 tbsp water or breast milk/formula
Preparation in Thermomix:
- Place carrot pieces in the steaming basket
- Fill water into mixing bowl and insert steaming basket
- Cook 20-25 min / Varoma / Speed 2 (until carrots are soft)
- Remove steaming basket with spatula
- Discard water from mixing bowl
- Transfer carrots from basket into mixing bowl
- Add butter/oil and liquid
- Puree 20 sec / Speed 8
- Scrape down with spatula and puree again briefly
When Can Babies Have Carrot Puree?
You can introduce carrot puree from 6 months as the first vegetable puree. Most experts recommend starting solids between 5 and 7 months. Watch for your baby's readiness signs.
Tip:
Start with 2-3 spoons and increase the amount slowly. The milk feeding will only be completely replaced after several weeks.
Variations: Carrot-Potato Puree in Thermomix
After about a week, you can expand the pure carrot puree:
Carrot-Potato Puree:
- ▸ 2 carrots (approx. 130 g)
- ▸ 1-2 potatoes (approx. 70 g), peeled
- ▸ 500 ml water
- ▸ 1 tsp rapeseed oil
- ▸ 2-3 tbsp water or milk
Preparation: Same as basic recipe - steam carrots and potatoes together in the basket, then puree.
Tips for Perfect Carrot Puree
Don't Forget Fat
The oil or butter is important! Fat helps the body absorb beta-carotene (Vitamin A).
Adjust Consistency
Too thick? Add more liquid. Too thin? Use less liquid when pureeing.
Make Ahead
Carrot puree freezes well. Fill portions into ice cube trays or small jars.
Orange Skin?
Don't worry! A slightly orange color on hands or face is normal and harmless.
Conclusion: Carrot Puree in Thermomix
Carrot puree is the perfect first baby food and is incredibly easy to prepare in the Thermomix. In just 25 minutes you have a healthy, homemade puree without additives. Whether pure or with potatoes - carrot puree is very popular with babies.
It's important to always add some fat and adjust the consistency to your baby's age. With the Thermomix, carrot puree always turns out perfectly creamy!