Homemade Baby Food Recipes

Delightful purées can be made in minimal time and, in turn, can help nurture healthy eating habits in your little one. 

By / Photography By | April 09, 2020

Instructions

Keep fresh portions in an airtight container in the fridge for 1–2 days. Purées can be portioned and frozen in freezer-safe containers for up to two months. (Don’t forget to add a label with the date and ingredients). Defrost portions in the fridge overnight in an airtight container, and gently heat and cool to a safe temperature before serving. Never refreeze thawed portions. 

Prep & Cook Time | 25 minutes each

Yield | 1 cup each


Banana, Avocado & Spinach Purée

1 ripe banana, washed, peeled
½ ripe avocado, washed, peeled and pit removed
1 cup washed baby spinach, steamed, cooled
3–4 Tbsp filtered water, fresh breast milk or prepared formula 

Add all ingredients to a small food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add more liquid to thin if necessary.


Blueberry, Beetroot & Oat Purée

1 medium purple beetroot, washed, peeled, quartered 
1 cup blueberries, washed, steamed and cooled 
1/4 cup cooked rolled oats, cooled
3–4 Tbsp filtered water, fresh breast milk or prepared formula

Steam the beetroot until easily pierced with a fork. Let cool. Add cooked beet and remaining ingredients to a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add more liquid to thin if necessary.


Sweet Potato, Apple & Red Lentil Purée

1 small sweet potato, washed, peeled and cubed 
½ medium apple, washed, peeled and cored 
¼ cup cooked red lentils, cooled 
Dash of ground cinnamon 
3–4 Tbsp filtered water, fresh breast milk or prepared formula

Steam the sweet potato and apple until easily pierced with a fork. Let cool. Add to a small food processor or blender along with the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Add more liquid to thin if necessary.

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