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Easy Carrot Baby Food (Puree and BLW-Syle)

Turn fresh carrots into a simple, nourishing baby food for baby with this easy method to make Carrot Puree. Read the Notes for additional flavor options and storage information.
Course Baby Food
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 17kcal
Author Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peeled and diced carrots (from about 2 medium carrots)
  • 1/4-1/2 cup liquid such as water, breastmilk, formula, or sodium-free chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, cumin, or Chinese Five Spice (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, coconut oil, or unsalted butter (optional)
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Instructions

  • Set a medium pot fitted with a steamer insert or basket over medium high heat. Add about 2 inches of water and bring to a simmer.
  • Turn down to medium heat, add the carrots to the steamer basket or insert and cover.
  • Cook for about 20 minutes, or until very soft when poked with a knife. Remove lid and cool slightly.
  • Add carrots to a blender. Add 1/4 cup of your chosen liquid and blend, adding more liquid as needed to make a thin or thicker puree. (Stage 1 baby food is typically very thin and would use a little more liquid. Stage 2 or three would be thicker and use less liquid.)
  • Add optional spice and oil, then serve and/or store.

Notes

  • To store, place into airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or portion into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight. Transfer to a freezer bag and seal, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and stir if any separation occurs.
  • Use more or less liquid to make the puree thinner as a Stage 1 baby food or thicker as Stage 2.
  • To serve this baby-led weaning style, put a little puree on a spoon, then hand it to baby to feel themselves.
  • The carrot puree will taste as good as the carrots you start with, so taste them to make sure they taste sweet before you start cooking.
  • Mix with Applesauce, Sweet Potato Puree, Banana Puree, Bean Puree, or Butternut Squash Puree or any other baby food that you like.
  • You can stir this puree into baby oatmeal or add to a smoothie.

Nutrition

Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7128IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg