How to Make Healthy Baby Food

Make Healthy Baby Food

Save some money on baby food--make your own! Healthy, tasty baby food can be had for far less than you would have paid in the grocery store. It's not that difficult! Plus, you can enjoy knowing exactly what food goes into your baby.



Pumpkin Puree Baby Food

    1 sugar pumpkin
    Water
    A pinch of cinnamon and/or nutmeg.

Banana-Cado Baby Food

    Ripe avocado
    1 Banana

Steps :

1.  Find small containers to store the food. Sterilize your containers in the dishwasher or sterilizer. 

2. Buy fresh fruit or vegetables that are at the peak of ripeness. You can also use frozen food if you'd like, which can be fresher if the fruit/vegetable is out of season. Look at the ingredients of frozen portions carefully to avoid any additives like sugar or salt.

3. Clean the fruit/veggie carefully and remove any rotting spots. Peel the fruit. Steam the veggies or cook them in the microwave in a bit of water. Follow the directions and make sure the food is soft. It is not necessary to cook the fruit. 

 

 

 

4. Chop the food in a food processor until it is very smooth. Add warm water if necessary until you get a smooth consistency.

5. Pour a single serving size into each container and freeze immediately.

Pumpkin Puree Baby Food

 1. Cut the pumpkin in half. Remove all the seeds, taking care not to miss any. 

 

2. Place each half face down in a baking pan. Cover with 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of water.

3. Bake at 400˚F for 40 minutes to 1 hour. Take the pumpkin out of the oven when the skin is wrinkled and the pumpkin is soft when pressed.

 

4. Scrape out the insides. Mash or puree until smooth and free of chunks. Remove any seeds you may have missed. 

Banana Cado Baby Food

1. Peel the avocado. Take the pit out. Then, use a fork to mash into a paste.

2. Peel the banana. Use a fork to mash into a paste.

3. Combine the pastes in a food processor. Puree until mixture is smooth and free of chunks.