So I am a little sad that my boy has recently started refusing to be spoon fed and wants to be a big boy now, and pick up his food himself. Sad day. But also more convenient for me, not gonna lie!
Regardless, I am back today with part 2 of my baby purée post to share with you some of the purées I tried before this little man decided to grow up. (Sad face).
My first post – see here – was more of the introductory purées. I have tried so many fun flavors and combos that really help those little ones develop an amazing palate from the beginning. I am sharing some of Ezra’s favorite here today! Enjoy! Oh…also…I am also including links to the equipment I used. You can always store your purees in an ice cube tray or tupperware you already have, but I love to take the pouches out with me when we are out and about, so for that reason, I could NOT live without my Ifantino Squeeze Station. I also really love the silicone ice trays. It just make it super easy to get out when it is frozen. ALL the following purees can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for at least 4 months.
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EQUIPMENT I USED:
Infantino Squeeze Station – You can get it at Amazon or Buy Buy Baby or Target. You can buy the refill pouches anytime, too
Silicone Ice Trays – I got mine from Food52. I love these for purees, but they also make the coolest square ice cubes.
Food Storage Tray – I love this storage made specifically for baby food. It makes the perfect portions.
OXO tot Storage Boxes – I love using these after the puree stage to carry snacks around, too
Food Processor or Blender – I use THIS Cuisinart Food Processor and THIS Cuisinart Blender
Steamer – I used a good ol’ old fashioned bamboo steamer like THIS one.
RECIPE 1: BUTTERNUT SQUASH, SWEET CORN & APPLE
STEP 1: Chop up the butternut squash into small pieces.
STEP 2: Steam butternut squash in a steamer over boiling water for 4 minutes.
STEP 3: While steaming butternut squash, chop apples into small pieces and add to the top of the butternut squash. Steam for another 2 minutes.
STEP 4: Add frozen corn on top of the apple and steam for another 2 minutes. Cool the mixture a bit before pureeing.
STEP 5: Pour all the ingredients into a blender or food processor and puree to desired consistency. Use some of the steamer water to thin out if necessary.
STEP 6: Store in pouches or food storage.
RECIPE 2: CARROTS & NUTMEG
STEP 1:Peel and chop the carrots.
STEP 2: Steam the chopped carrots for 7-9 minutes, until tender.
STEP 3: Cool slightly before transferring to a blender or food processor.
STEP 4: Place carrot and nutmeg into a blender and puree. until you reach desired consistency. Add a little bit of the steamer water if you need to thin it out at all.
STEP 5: Store in pouches or food storage.
RECIPE 3: APPLE, SPINACH & PEAR
STEP 1: Chop up your apples into small pieces.
STEP 2: Add apples, spinach and frozen peas to a steamer basket and steam for about 10 minutes.
STEP 3: Cool slightly before transferring to a blender or food processor. Add water as needed to get desired consistency.
STEP 4: Store in pouches or food storage.
RECIPE 4: PEACH & CAULIFLOWER
STEP 1: Roughly chop the cauliflower and place in a steamer basket.
STEP 2: Steam the cauliflower for about 7 minutes.
STEP 3: Chop up the frozen peaches and add to the cauliflower. Steam for an additional 3 minutes.
STEP 4: Transfer the cauliflower and peaches, after cooling slightly, to a blender or food processor and add fresh ginger.
STEP 5: Puree the mixture until you reach desired consistency. Add a little steamer water if you need to thin it out.
STEP 6: Store in pouches or food storage.
