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Homemade Stage 1 Baby Food (Strawberry, Blueberry and Banana)
Three silky smooth first fruit purees made with just ripe fruit and a tablespoon of water. Berries are sieved for a seed-free texture; banana blends smooth on its own.
Ingredients
Strawberry Baby Food (makes about 8 oz)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries washed and hulled
- 1 tablespoon water
Blueberry Baby Food (makes about 8 oz)
- 2 cups fresh blueberries washed
- 1 tablespoon water
Banana Baby Food (makes about 12 oz)
- 2 medium bananas peeled
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Strawberry Baby Food
- Place the strawberries in the food processor and blend.
- While blending, add the water.
- Pause to scrape down the sides of the processor if needed. Blend until smooth.
- Place the sieve over a medium bowl and pour the strawberry blend into the sieve.
- Using a rubber spatula, press the strawberry mixture through the sieve until just the seeds and pulp remain.
- Stir the strawberry puree in the bowl before serving or storing.
Blueberry Baby Food
- Place the blueberries in the food processor and blend.
- While blending, add the water.
- Pause to scrape down the sides of the processor if needed. Blend until smooth.
- Place the sieve over a medium bowl and pour the blueberry blend into the sieve.
- Using a rubber spatula, press the blueberry mixture through the sieve until just the skins and pulp remain.
- Stir the blueberry puree before serving or storing.
Banana Baby Food
- Place the bananas in the food processor and blend.
- While blending, add the water.
- Pause to scrape down the sides of the processor if needed. Blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately or store properly until ready to use.
Notes
Nutrition values are an estimate per 1 ounce portion. Instead of water you can use breast milk or formula; do not use juice for babies under 12 months. Berry purees thicken as they chill, so stir before serving. Serve a portion in a separate bowl and discard any leftovers from it. Refrigerate in covered containers for 1 to 2 days or freeze in small portions for 1 to 2 months. Most soft fruits work with this method; some need the sieve and some, like banana, do not. Always follow your paediatrician's advice on starting solids.
Nutrition
Nutrition is an estimate, calculated automatically.
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