Babies Feeding Solid Foods 15 Easy Homemade Baby Food Recipes Think you don't have time to whip up a nutritious, homemade baby food for your hungry infant? Even take-out queens will find these recipes—made with stuff you usually toss into your shopping cart—quick and easy to make. Added bonus: You'll be happy to know that every bite is packed with many of the vitamins and minerals Baby needs. And you'll likely save money (hello, college fund!) by using fresh or frozen veggies instead of purchasing pricey pre-made purees. By Fraya Berg Updated on March 20, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Aimee Herring 01 of 17 Preparing to Make Homemade Baby Food Gayvoronskaya_Yana/Shutterstock 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. RELATED: Baby’s First Foods: How to Introduce Solids 02 of 17 Baby's Chicken and Apples View Recipe 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. 03 of 17 Chicken and Sweet Potato Puree View Recipe 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! RELATED: Introducing Baby Food? Here are 20 Things to Feed Your Infant 04 of 17 Asparagus and Broccoli Baby Food View Recipe Alexandra Grablewski 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. 05 of 17 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. RELATED: When Do Babies Start Eating Baby Food? 06 of 17 Sweet Potato Surprise Baby Food Ivee Stephens 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. RELATED: What is Baby-Led Weaning? How to Help Your Infant Feed Himself 07 of 17 Peach and Pear Baby Food View Recipe Ivee Stephens Your baby will love this sweet, antioxidant-rich homemade baby food that's a cinch to make. RELATED: How to Choose the Best Baby Food 08 of 17 Green Pea Delight Baby Food View Recipe A first-food favorite, green peas promote healthy bones and digestion. 09 of 17 How to Make Baby Food: Sweet Pea Puree 10 of 17 Apple and Cabbage Baby Food View Recipe Alexandra Grablewski For a colorful twist on applesauce, try this variation with red cabbage and raisins for added fiber and vitamin C. RELATED: How to Wean Your Baby Off Breastfeeding 11 of 17 Curry Pea Baby Food View Recipe Alexandra Grablewski Introducing new flavors and textures, such as yogurt and curry, early can help your baby develop good eating habits. 12 of 17 Beans, Collards, and Rice Baby Food View Recipe Alexandra Grablewski Brown rice adds fiber and flavor to this homemade baby food recipe, which you can make with fresh or frozen vegetables. RELATED: Baby Feeding Chart for the First Year 13 of 17 Curried Carrot and Red Lentil Puree View Recipe Lentils and curry are a winning combo in this homemade baby food! 14 of 17 Pear and Blueberry Puree View Recipe Scott Little 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! RELATED: 3 Baby-Led Weaning Recipes for Finger Food 15 of 17 Avocado Banana Puree View Recipe 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! 16 of 17 Mama's Chicken and Apple Soup View Recipe This chicken soup has an unexpected ingredient: apple! It adds great flavor as well as additional fiber. RELATED: How One Mom Embraced Both Baby-Led Weaning and Purees 17 of 17 Creamy Roasted Mango Puree View Recipe Scott Little Roasting any fruit or vegetable brings out its natural sweetness and retains more nutrients than other ways of cooking. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit