Plums are high in fiber, low in cholesterol, sodium free and rich in Vitamin A & Vitamin C. Like other fruits that are high in fiber, Plums are great aids in reducing the risks of cancer and heart attack and sustaining healthy cholesterol levels. (Wholesome Baby Food)
Plum Puree
- Drop plums into a pot of boiling water for 5-10 minutes, or until fruits are soft
- Place fruits into a bowl of cold water to cool
- Remove skins and pit
- Place into blender and puree. Add water to reach the desired consistency.
- Once done, dump into ice cube trays to freeze then transfer frozen cubes to ziploc bags.
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
baby food: peas
One cup of peas contains more protein that a tablespoon of peanut butter and also provides calcium, Vitamin A and C and Iron too.
Pea Puree
- Open the pods and scrape out the peas from the pod.
- Place fresh peas into a steamer basket in a pan with a just a little bit of water.
- Steam until tender
- Place into blender and puree. Add water to reach the desired consistency.
- Once done, dump into ice cube trays to freeze then transfer frozen cubes to ziploc bags.
Pea Puree
- Open the pods and scrape out the peas from the pod.
- Place fresh peas into a steamer basket in a pan with a just a little bit of water.
- Steam until tender
- Place into blender and puree. Add water to reach the desired consistency.
- Once done, dump into ice cube trays to freeze then transfer frozen cubes to ziploc bags.
baby food: peaches
Peaches are a great food for baby because they are high in Vitamin C and Vitamin A and also contain a lot of fiber. Peaches are known to be a good natural laxative, so they are perfect for baby's that have constipation.
Peach Puree
- Bring 3 or 4 cups of water to a rolling boil
- Add peaches water and boil for 3-5 minutes
- Remove fruit to a bowl of cold water, allow to cool for 2 minutes
- Take off the skins and then remove the pit
- Place into blender and puree.
- Peaches will be a smooth thin consistency you can either add infant cereal to the puree now or mix it in when serving.
- Once done, dump into ice cube trays to freeze then transfer frozen cubes to ziploc bags.
Peach Puree
- Bring 3 or 4 cups of water to a rolling boil
- Add peaches water and boil for 3-5 minutes
- Remove fruit to a bowl of cold water, allow to cool for 2 minutes
- Take off the skins and then remove the pit
- Place into blender and puree.
- Peaches will be a smooth thin consistency you can either add infant cereal to the puree now or mix it in when serving.
- Once done, dump into ice cube trays to freeze then transfer frozen cubes to ziploc bags.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
baby food: avocados
Avocados are super easy too! Just like bananas! And you wont find avocado on the shelf with the Gerber baby foods so definitely make your own so baby can try lots of foods.
Avocado Puree
- Cut avocados and remove the pit
- scoop out the "meat" and add it to the blender.
- Mix in a little bit of water and puree
- Scoop into ice cube trays and freeze.
- Once frozen, remove from trays and distribute into freezer bags.
Avocado Puree
- Cut avocados and remove the pit
- scoop out the "meat" and add it to the blender.
- Mix in a little bit of water and puree
- Scoop into ice cube trays and freeze.
- Once frozen, remove from trays and distribute into freezer bags.
baby food: banana
Bananas are by far the easiest baby food to make! They are actually easier to make then it sounds and it sounds pretty easy!
Banana Puree
- Peel bananas
- Cut into small slices
- Mash with a fork
- Add bananas to a blender and add in some water until you reach the desired consistency.
Most likely the mixture will turn brown before you get to freeze it, that's fine and ok to use (I double checked!).
- Pour banana mixture into ice cube trays and freeze over night.
- Remove from tray and divide into freezer bags for easy storage.
Banana Puree
- Peel bananas
- Cut into small slices
- Mash with a fork
- Add bananas to a blender and add in some water until you reach the desired consistency.
Most likely the mixture will turn brown before you get to freeze it, that's fine and ok to use (I double checked!).
- Pour banana mixture into ice cube trays and freeze over night.
- Remove from tray and divide into freezer bags for easy storage.
baby food: butternut squash
I've decided to tackle the adventure of baby food making. It's super easy, I dont know why I was nervous about doing it!!
Butternut Squash
Squash may be offered as early as 4 - 6 months old. Consult your pediatrician before starting baby on any solid foods. The best way to cook butternut squash for baby food recipes is to bake or roast the squash. It will retain the most nutrients while bringing out the most flavor.
Butternut Squash
Squash may be offered as early as 4 - 6 months old. Consult your pediatrician before starting baby on any solid foods. The best way to cook butternut squash for baby food recipes is to bake or roast the squash. It will retain the most nutrients while bringing out the most flavor.
- With a sharp kitchen knife, cut the butternut squash in half - lengthwise.
- Scoop out the seeds from the round end of the cut butternut squash
- Lay butternut squash "face" or meat-side down in a baking dish with about 1-2 inched of water.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes or until shell/skin looks puckery and turns a darker tan.
- Scoop out the insides of the shell into a blender (a bowl would be fine if using a hand blender)
- Add water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin consistency.
After that I then poured the puree into ice cube trays and froze them over night. You could also buy baby food making sets from One Step Ahead but ice cube trays are a lot easier. Each ice cube is about an ounce of food.
Once it is frozen you can then take them out and place them in a freezer bag for easy storage. Make sure you label your bag with the product & date.
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