15 Easy Homemade Baby Food Recipes
Preparing to Make Homemade Baby Food
To get started, all you'll need is a food processor or blender and a saucepan. If your baby is just starting solids, you'll want these purees to be thin enough for her to swallow easily; you might need to add a teaspoon or two of water to get the right consistency. After he adapts to eating real food, he'll be able to handle a thicker puree.
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Baby's Chicken and Apples
To get a smoother consistency for this protein- and-vitamin-rich combo, cut cooked chicken into small pieces before grinding. And make extra—you can freeze this recipe for up to one month.
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Chicken and Sweet Potato Puree
Perfect for babies who are at least 8 months old, this nutritious dinner is high in protein, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. Plus it's ready in just 30 minutes!
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Asparagus and Broccoli Baby Food
Promote healthy growth and boost immunity with vitamins and minerals—such as vitamin C, calcium, and folate—in every yummy spoonful of this homemade baby food.
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Beef and Carrot Puree
Pureed meat can be added to the menu for babies ages 8-11 months. Combine with a vegetable for a healthful and delicious combo meal Mom and Baby will love.
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Sweet Potato Surprise Baby Food
For baby food that's fast and healthy, combine sweet potatoes with water for a tasty meal you can easily freeze and reuse. Ice cube trays work great for freezing mini portions of leftovers that defrost in no time.
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Peach and Pear Baby Food
Your baby will love this sweet, antioxidant-rich homemade baby food that's a cinch to make.
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Green Pea Delight Baby Food
A first-food favorite, green peas promote healthy bones and digestion.
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How to Make Baby Food: Sweet Pea Puree
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Apple and Cabbage Baby Food
For a colorful twist on applesauce, try this variation with red cabbage and raisins for added fiber and vitamin C.
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Curry Pea Baby Food
Introducing new flavors and textures, such as yogurt and curry, early can help your baby develop good eating habits.
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Beans, Collards, and Rice Baby Food
Brown rice adds fiber and flavor to this homemade baby food recipe, which you can make with fresh or frozen vegetables.
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Curried Carrot and Red Lentil Puree
Lentils and curry are a winning combo in this homemade baby food!
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Pear and Blueberry Puree
Blueberries are often referred to as a "superfood," and for good reason: They're high in antioxidants, fiber, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C. Coupled with pears (also high in fiber and Vitamin C) and a dash of cinnamon, this puree is a nutritional hit!
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Avocado Banana Puree
Avocados are rich in antioxidants, beta-carotene, and Vitamins C and E. Bananas are a powerhouse of magnesium and potassium. Together they make one potent puree!
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Mama's Chicken and Apple Soup
This chicken soup has an unexpected ingredient: apple! It adds great flavor as well as additional fiber.
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Creamy Roasted Mango Puree
Roasting any fruit or vegetable brings out its natural sweetness and retains more nutrients than other ways of cooking.