Tuesday, June 19, 2012

DIY Baby Food



My youngest has reached that point (ok - it was a while ago, but I'm just now getting around to showing you) where he's ready to eat solid foods. I like knowing exactly what is in my baby's food so I've always made it. Plus it is sooooo CHEAP!

Let me show you...

I usually start with orange vegetables. I read somewhere that they are easier to digest and aren't gassy.

So with carrots you just wash and peel them



Chop

Throw them into a steamer basket and steam. You can also simply boil them, but they retain more nutrients when steamed.

Once they're tender, about 15 minutes or so, throw them into a food processor or blender. I have this mini food processor that I've found is perfect.

With carrots you'll need to add some water and blend until smooth. 

Place in containers for storage. I got this set for my first son and have been great. You can also use baby food jars that have been cleaned out. 


I made about a half pound of carrots and got 12 1/2 containers. The bag of carrots (organic) was  .88 cents for a pound so that's about $0.04/jar! 

I'll be sharing more recipes through the week and as my little guy grows and we venture into new tastes so stay tuned for that!

5 comments:

  1. Thanks! Looking forward to the rest! You could also add breastmilk instead of water.

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  2. I made chicken and carrots for my 8 month old the other day. Love your price breakdown.

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  3. This is great! Two of us are pregnant, and one of us just had a baby. We'll definitely be needing this in the VERY near future! Thanks for linking up to "Strut Your Stuff Saturday!" We hope to see you again! -The Sisters

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  4. How do you store these? And for how long?

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    1. I store them in the freezer until the day before I need them when I put it in the fridge to defrost. They'll last about 6 months in the freezer, but I always go through them so quick they're never there for long. And I don't typically let them sit in the fridge for more than about 5 days.

      Hope that helps!

      I've got a ton more recipes on the recipe tab. I love making fresh and homemade babyfood. Let me know if you have any more questions!

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