Butternut Squash Baby Food (Easy Puree Recipe)

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This butternut squash baby food puree is rich in flavor, vitamins, and minerals for your little one! It’s a simple puree recipe that has a naturally sweet taste your baby will love!

👩‍🍳 Why This Recipe Works

- Quick and Easy - Only one ingredient, plus water - Many Cooking Method Options - Smooth and creamy

Ingredients

How to Make Butternut Squash Baby Food Puree

01

Preheat oven and prep butternut squash: Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut squash in half lengthwise, remove butternut squash seeds. Place squash flesh side down on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

02

Roast Butternut Squash: Pour 8oz water onto the parchment paper. Roast for about an hour until tender. The squash should be bubbling and caramelized.

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Puree Butternut Squash: Allow to cool 10-15 minutes until you can hold it without a problem. Peel off the outside thick skin and put flesh of the squash into a blender with 8oz water.

04

Prep for Freezer: Pour into ice cube trays, allow to cool, then wrap/cover and freeze.

05

Thawing to Serve: Thaw in the fridge the night before use, or thaw by putting the small cubes in a bowl over a bowl of hot water on the counter to defrost.

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