Carrot Puree For Baby (Carrot Baby Food)
Build good eating habits early with this carrot puree for baby. I make this baby food with fresh carrots and water, for a naturally sweet, smooth, and bright food that comes together in just 25 minutes and stores really well, giving you more quality time with your little one.
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 11kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs organic carrots about 7 cups sliced
- 2-2½ cups of water
Instructions
- Wash and peel your carrots, cut off stems.
- Cut carrots lengthwise and cut each half into 8-10 pieces.
- Throw the carrots into a large pot with the water and cook for 6-8 minutes until the carrots are tender.
- Pour the carrots and water into a blender, puree until smooth.
- Pour into ice cube trays, allow to cool, wrap/cover, and freeze.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this carrot puree recipe is to cook the carrots until completely soft before blending. Fully softened carrots create a much smoother texture, which is better for those early feeding stages.
- Cut into small pieces: By cutting the carrots into small pieces, I reduce the amount of time they need to boil, make the process simpler, and also keep a fair amount of nutrients in the carrots.
- Add in formula or breast milk: Thinning out the puree with formula or breast milk is a great way to introduce your baby to new foods, with the familiar comfort of flavors and textures they know.
- Never use prepared carrots: For this puree, I only use fresh carrots. Prepared peeled carrots are often treated with bleach to keep them fresher.
Nutrition
Serving: 4tablespoons | Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.5g | Protein: 0.3g | Sodium: 18.4mg | Potassium: 85.3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g