Sweet Potato & Carrot Baby Puree
Looking for a nutritious, homemade baby food recipe that's easy to prepare and store? This Sweet Potato & Carrot Baby Puree is naturally sweet, rich in vitamins A and C, and perfect for babies aged 6 months and older (after introducing these ingredients individually). Make a larger batch and freeze individual portions in a food-grade silicone freezer tray, so healthy homemade meals are always ready when you need them.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Wash, peel, and chop the sweet potatoes and carrots into small pieces.
- Steam the vegetables for about 15–20 minutes until they are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
- Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender or food processor.
- Add the filtered water gradually and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more water, breast milk, or formula if needed to reach your baby's preferred consistency.
- Allow the puree to cool completely.
- Spoon the puree into each compartment of your silicone freezer tray, leaving a little space at the top for expansion.
- Secure the lid and place the tray in the freezer for 4–6 hours or until frozen.
- Once frozen, keep the portions in the tray or transfer them to a silicone food storage container for longer storage.
- Reheat only the portion you need until warm (not hot), stir well, and check the temperature before serving.
Notes
- Introduce each ingredient separately before combining them to check for allergies.
- Do not add salt, sugar, or honey.
- Always supervise babies while feeding.
- Discard any leftover food that has already been served to your baby.
Apple & Oat Baby Puree
Apple & Oat Baby Puree is a wholesome first food packed with natural sweetness and fiber. Apples provide Vitamin C while oats offer slow-releasing energy and support healthy digestion. Prepare a larger batch and freeze individual portions in your 4-compartment food-grade silicone freezer tray for quick, nutritious meals throughout the week.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Peel, core and chop the apples into small cubes.
- Add the apples and water to a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until soft.
- In another saucepan, cook the rolled oats according to package instructions until creamy.
- Combine the cooked apples and oats in a blender.
- Blend until smooth, adding small amounts of water, breast milk or formula if needed.
- Allow the puree to cool completely.
- Pour the puree evenly into each compartment of your 4-compartment silicone freezer tray.
- Cover with the lid and freeze for 4–6 hours.
- Pop out individual portions whenever needed and serve after reheating.
Notes
- Do not add sugar or salt.
- Introduce apples and oats separately before combining.
- Always check the puree temperature before serving.
- Adjust consistency according to your baby’s age.