Blueberry Puree For Baby
My healthy, antioxidant-rich blueberry puree for baby combines sweet blueberries, crisp Fuji apples, creamy banana, and juicy mango. I also have a simple 2-minute version made with just blueberries and water. It's great for anyone looking to make an easy blueberry baby food recipe at home, and it's so delicious, your little one will love it.
Servings: 24 (4oz) servings
Calories: 43kcal
Equipment
- Mumi and Bubi Trays for storing
Ingredients
- 24 ounces frozen organic blueberries
- 2 organic fuji apples cored, peeled and cut into big pieces (about 2-3 cups)
- 1 banana peeled
- 20 ounces frozen organic mangoes
Instructions
- Add blueberries, apples, and mangoes to a pot, simmer for 10 minutes on low-medium heat.
- Pour the blueberry mixture into a blender. Add the banana. Puree until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into ice cube trays, wrap, and freeze.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to use a high-powered blender, like a Vitamix, to achieve a super smooth puree. A regular blender will blend the blueberries and other fruit but won't achieve that smooth texture you would find in a store-bought baby food puree. If you don't have a high-powered blender, I recommend investing in one because then you won't need a special baby food maker at all! You can use the high-quality blender for both your homemade baby food, and you can continue using it for all sorts of other recipes as your baby moves past purees.
- Use Organic Blueberries: Blueberries are on the dirty dozen plus list, so I highly recommend using organic blueberries when possible.
- Cook Frozen Blueberries: If using frozen blueberries, I always cook them over the stovetop first to soften them and help get that jammy quality. For fresh blueberries, you can add them directly to the blender.
- Stuck Blender: When (or if) my blender gets stuck, I just add a bit of water to help get the blades moving.
- Stir Before Serving: Give your baby blueberry puree a good stir before serving, especially if defrosting from frozen. This ensures all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Defrost Properly: For the best results, I thaw the puree overnight in an airtight container rather than warming it in the microwave.
- Watch For Allergies: When introducing new foods to your baby, only introduce one new food at a time and wait two days before introducing any other new foods to monitor for any allergic reaction.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g