Description
Introducing solids to your baby can be both exciting and overwhelming. These 6 baby food combinations offer simple, nutritious, and flavorful blends that are perfect for babies transitioning from single-ingredient purées to more complex tastes. Each combination provides a balance of essential nutrients, making mealtime enjoyable and healthful for your little one.
Ingredients
1. Apple, Carrot & Ginger
Flavor Profile: Sweet with a warm, gentle spice
Ingredients:
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1 apple (peeled, cored, chopped)
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1 medium carrot (peeled, chopped)
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A small pinch of freshly grated ginger
Instructions:
Steam apple and carrot until soft. Blend with ginger and a little water until smooth.
2. Banana, Avocado & Spinach
Flavor Profile: Creamy and earthy
Ingredients:
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1/2 ripe banana
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1/4 ripe avocado
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1/4 cup fresh spinach (steamed if preferred)
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Add breast milk or water to thin if needed.
3. Pear, Blueberry & Oatmeal
Flavor Profile: Sweet and slightly tart
Ingredients:
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1 ripe pear (peeled, chopped)
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1/4 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
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2 tablespoons cooked oats
Instructions:
Steam pear and blueberries until soft. Blend with cooked oatmeal to desired texture.
4. Sweet Potato, Chicken & Apple
Flavor Profile: Savory with a hint of sweetness
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup cooked sweet potato
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1/4 cup cooked shredded chicken
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1/4 apple (peeled, chopped)
Instructions:
Steam apple until soft. Blend all ingredients with a bit of water or broth until smooth.
5. Mango, Coconut Milk & Quinoa
Flavor Profile: Tropical and creamy
Ingredients:
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1/2 ripe mango (peeled, chopped)
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1-2 tablespoons cooked quinoa
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1-2 tablespoons coconut milk (unsweetened)
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Add more coconut milk to thin if needed.
6. Zucchini, Peas & Mint
Flavor Profile: Fresh and green
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup zucchini (chopped)
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1/4 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
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1-2 mint leaves (optional)
Instructions:
Steam zucchini and peas until soft. Blend with mint and water to desired consistency.