Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen vegetables (peas, green beans, carrots, sweet potato, butternut squash, zucchini) OR fruit (apples, pears, peaches, mangoes)
- Water, breast milk, or prepared infant formula as needed for thinning
Instructions
- For frozen vegetables: Steam or microwave according to package directions with no added salt, butter, or seasonings, until completely tender.
- For fresh vegetables: Peel and cut into small pieces. Steam until fork tender (10–15 minutes), or roast wrapped in foil at 325°F for 20–30 minutes.
- For fruit: Peel, core, and chop. Steam or boil until very soft (5–8 minutes). Bananas and ripe avocado can be mashed without cooking.
- Transfer cooked food to a blender, food processor, or Baby Bullet.
- Blend until completely smooth with no lumps. Add water, breast milk, or formula a tablespoon at a time to reach the desired consistency.
- Taste before serving — baby food should taste fresh and clean with no off flavors.
- Cool completely before transferring to storage containers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.
Notes
Never add salt, sugar, honey, or seasonings to baby food. Always label frozen portions with the date and ingredient. Thaw frozen baby food in the refrigerator overnight — never on the counter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baby Food
- Method: Puree
- Cuisine: American
