Avocado Spears with a Hint of Lemon

Ingredients

• 1/2 ripe avocado

  Ensure it is ripe but firm enough to hold its shape.

• A squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Select a ripe avocado (it should give slightly when pressed but not feel mushy).

2. 2

   Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and peel off the skin.

3. 3

   Cut the avocado into long, thick spears (about the width and length of an adult finger).

4. 4

   Lightly squeeze a few drops of fresh lemon juice over the spears to prevent browning and add a boost of Vitamin C.

5. 5

   Optional Grip Tip: If the avocado is very slippery, roll the spears in a little bit of infant cereal, hemp seeds, or crushed toasted breadcrumbs to make them easier for your baby to hold.

6. 6

   Serve 1-2 spears at a time directly on the highchair tray to encourage self-feeding.