Greek Yogurt & Peach

Ingredients

• 80 gplain whole-milk Greek yoghurt
• 1 smallripe peach, peeled, pitted and puréed

Instructions

1. 1

   Purée the peach

   Peel and remove the stone from a ripe peach, then mash or blend it until smooth.

2. 2

   Spoon in yoghurt

   Put the plain whole-milk Greek yoghurt into a small bowl.

3. 3

   Stir together

   Mix the peach purée into the yoghurt until evenly combined.

4. 4

   Serve or chill

   Serve straight away, or refrigerate and serve within 24 hours.

What is Greek yoghurt and peach?

This is a simple fruit-and-yoghurt combination used as a soft food for babies aged 6 months and over. Greek yoghurt is strained, giving it a thicker texture than many ordinary yoghurts.

Here, ripe peach brings soft fruit flavour and moisture to the plain yoghurt. Blending or mashing the peach smooth makes it easy to stir through.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 98 calories, 7g protein, 12g carbs, 3g fat.

The peach provides most of the carbohydrates and natural sugars, while the yoghurt contributes protein and most of the fat. To make this a more balanced meal, serve it alongside another age-appropriate food rather than relying on the bowl alone.

Choosing the ingredients

Yoghurt: Plain, whole-milk Greek yoghurt gives the bowl its creamy base. Check the label for added sugar and choose a smooth yoghurt.

Peach: A ripe peach is easier to mash and has a softer texture than an underripe one. Peel it and remove the stone before puréeing.

Getting a smooth purée

Mashing: Use a fork for a very ripe peach, pressing until there are no firm pieces. For a smoother result, blend the fruit instead.

Checking: Look over the purée before mixing and make sure it is smooth enough for your baby's stage of eating. Follow your usual safe feeding practices and supervise your baby while eating.

Mixing the bowl

Start with the yoghurt in the bowl, then stir in the peach purée until the colour and texture are even. Mixing thoroughly helps avoid pockets of fruit or plain yoghurt.

Keep the mixture soft and spoonable; the recipe relies on the peach's moisture rather than any added liquid.

Serving and timing

The total preparation time is about 5 minutes, and the bowl is best served freshly mixed. If preparing ahead, refrigerate it and serve within 24 hours.

Offer a suitable amount for your baby and let their appetite guide how much they eat. This is a snack or breakfast component, not a requirement to finish the bowl.

What to serve it with

Serve the yoghurt and peach on its own for a simple bowl. For a meal, offer it alongside other age-appropriate foods your baby already eats.

Keep any additional foods separate so your baby can explore their individual flavours and textures.

Recipe notes & tips

• Choose a peach that yields gently when pressed.
• Remove the peach stone completely before mashing or blending.
• A fork works well if the peach is very ripe.
• Stir until the purée is evenly distributed through the yoghurt.
• Use a clean spoon when serving and when taking any portion from the bowl.

Variations

• Riper fruit: Use a very soft peach for a sweeter-tasting purée.
• Smoother texture: Blend the peach before mixing it into the yoghurt.
• Chunkier texture: Mash the peach with a fork if that texture suits your baby's stage.
• Chilled bowl: Refrigerate the mixed serving briefly before offering it.
• Separate tastes: Serve the peach purée alongside the yoghurt instead of stirring them together.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Using an underripe peach: It can be firm and difficult to mash; choose one that yields gently when pressed.
• Leaving pieces of stone: Check the peach carefully after pitting and remove any fragments.
• Stopping the mash too soon: Firm lumps may remain; continue mashing or blend until smooth.
• Using flavoured yoghurt: It may contain added sugar; choose plain whole-milk Greek yoghurt.
• Keeping it too long: The recipe says to serve refrigerated leftovers within 24 hours.

How to store

Refrigerate the mixture promptly in a covered container and serve within 24 hours. Serve cold or let it lose some of its chill; discard any portion that has been in contact with your baby's spoon.

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