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Baby Food Combinations (50 Easy Stage 2 Recipes)

For a 6 month old baby, 1-2 tablespoons baby food may be plenty for a single serving. For a 9 month old baby, they might want 1/4 cup or more. Adjust the servings based on your child's hunger, using a roughly one to one ratio of the purees in each combination. Nutrition will vary according to the combinations you use.
Course Baby Food
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 5kcal

Ingredients

1-2 tablespoons Apple Puree and one of the following:

1-2 tablespoons Banana Puree combined and one of the following:

1-2 tablespoons Blueberry Puree and with one of the following:

1-2 tablespoons Butternut Squash Puree and with one of the following

1-2 tablespoons Carrot Puree and one of the following:

1-2 tablespoons Mango Puree and one of the following:

1-2 tablespoons Pear Puree and one of the following:

1-2 tablespoons Pea Puree and one of the following:

1-2 tablespoons Spinach Puree and one of the following:

1-2 tablespoons Sweet Potato Puree and one of the following:

Instructions

  • Prepare each puree. Freeze in a silicone ice cube tray, transferring the cubes to a freezer bag once solid, or store in the refrigerator as needed.
  • Place roughly equal amounts of the two (or more) purees you plan to combine into a bowl. Stir together. (If the purees are frozen, place a cube or two of each into a bowl or storage container. the night before you plan to serve and let thaw overnight in the fridge before stirring together. Or thaw at room temperature for about 2 hours.)
  • Serve or store for later.

Notes

  • Taste the purees and add more of a sweeter one if needed.
  • Add small pinches of spices like cinnamon, ground ginger, and cumin to add flavor.
  • Add small pinches of ground flaxseed to add healthy fats.
  • Serve with a baby spoon or in a reusable pouch.
  • Pack for daycare if needed in small airtight containers.
  • Serve cold or warm just slightly.
  • If. baby has a dairy intolerance, use a nondairy, unsweetened nondairy yogurt.
  • If baby has a nut allergy, use a nut-free alternative that's unsweetened such as Sunbutter.

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg