Super simple and sweet. Kenya was addicted to butternut squash as a baby and still loves it to this day! It’s also a great thing to keep on hand to mix into other purees. Butternut Squash was one of Kenya’s first foods. Smooth, creamy and easy for baby to get down. This is a must […]
Here is a fun, adventurous recipe for your baby that you can introduce around the 8-9 month mark. I know a lot of babies love potato. It’s so easy to fix and, as adults, you can’t say it’s hard to enjoy a baked potato. Ever since moving back to Texas, I can’t help ordering chopped brisket in my […]
Like a lot of moms, I started feeding my kids brown rice cereal when they were 6 months old. I never even thought about making it homemade. The baby food companies perform some of their most impressive marketing when it comes to this tried and true first food, because while I bought it by the […]
Welcome to the whole grains party! This is one delicious porridge of a puree! Speaking of porridge, when starting out your little ones with food, you may think you want to start the rice cereal route. I mean, we’ve all strolled through the baby food aisle and that’s what they offer you. So, you think that must be only the […]
Broccoli is one of the best and healthiest vegetables you can feed yourself and your baby. Add some formula or breast milk to this recipe to create a creamy consistency. Broccoli Puree Ingredients 1/2 head broccoli 2 tbsp breast milk or formula Instructions Steam broccoli in the Baby Bullet Steamer on setting 5. Let cool. Place […]
Babies love purees – mine did! We created so many different varieties and I loved experimenting with veggies, fruits and grains. The day we discovered apricots together was interesting, to say the least. The purees never stayed in her mouth and we had to change clothes each time; I kept trying, but she was not having it. One […]
I feel like I’m always making a big pot of quinoa to add to my kale or cucumber greek salads. I often have a little left over, so I decided to add it to my daughter’s puree and see what she thought of this little ancient super grain. This superfood is actually great for everyone […]
Most of you reading this know about BPA by now, or have at least heard about it and are aware of the bad buzz surrounding this unfriendly chemical. Numerous products nowadays list “BPA-Free” on the labels. This can offer a sigh of relief and one less thing to worry about for mothers or health-conscious individuals. […]
Have you noticed that some baby purees sold in stores use yogurt or milk? What if your kiddos are lactose intolerant? Be safe and give your little one a dairy-free option until you know for sure! The combination of blueberries and chickpeas in this puree is a great substitution for dairy if your baby is intolerant, […]
Black Bean and Oatmeal Puree I broke down the other day and just grabbed a handful of pre-made baby foods (organic, of course). Don’t judge me. Which I know you would never. Those things come in handy while driving on the road or at the park. Because we all know when a kid is hungry […]