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Four glass bowls of colorful homemade babyfood.

Homemade Baby Food Recipes

It’s time to throw out your store-bought baby food and start making homemade baby food that's healthy and nutrient-dense to help our baby's growing brains and bodies!
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Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Carolyn Thomas

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • small bowls
  • ice cube tray for freezing baby food

Ingredients

Chicken & Green Beans

  • leftover chicken
  • canned green beans
  • chicken fat skimmed from the top of homemade broth
  • chicken broth to thin
  • salt to taste

Superfood Pumpkin

  • pumpkin puree
  • coconut oil
  • pumpkin pie spice to taste
  • salt to taste
  • maple syrup optional, to taste

Liver & Beets

  • cooked beets
  • goose fat or other high-quality fat
  • liver or Pluck seasoning
  • fermenting liquid like sauerkraut brine, to thin
  • salt to taste

Carrots & Salmon

  • cooked salmon
  • cooked carrots
  • butter
  • bone broth to thin
  • salt to taste

Berries & Cream (No-Cook Recipe)

  • fresh berries
  • coconut cream
  • salt to taste

Avocado & Coconut (No-Cook Recipe)

  • avocado
  • coconut oil
  • salt to taste

Fatty Bananas (No-Cook Recipe)

  • bananas
  • melted butter
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients into a food processor, blend until smooth.
  • Check consistency and add liquid to thin, if needed.
  • Taste and adjust salt as needed.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts will vary, please use a nutrition calculator to figure out exact nutrition facts based on the recipe you choose. 
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. 
  • Freeze unused leftovers in ice cube trays, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container and keep them frozen for up to three months. 
  • To defrost, place frozen cubes into a covered bowl and defrost in the refrigerator overnight. 
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