AVOCADO AND CARROT PURÉE RECIPE
10 Jul
4-6 months (Stage 1), Feeding Journey, Recipes, Weaning Zone

AVOCADO AND CARROT PURÉE RECIPE

Avocado and carrot together make a lovely, creamy and sweet purée that babies love. This also makes a yummy sandwich spread for older babies and toddlers. This recipe is an excellent source of the essential fatty acids that your baby needs for healthy brain development and Vitamin C and A.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped.
  • 1/2 ripe avocado, scooped out of skin.

Instructions

  • Steam the carrot for about 20 minutes, until carrots are easily pierced with a fork.
  • Place the carrots and avocado in a food processor or blender and purée until smooth. You can also mash purée in Moobi Baby Food Masher.
  • Add breast milk, formula or a little of the cooking water, if necessary, to achieve desired consistency.
  • Store left over Purée in an air tight container and store in the freezer… we recommend storing in Moobi Food Pot or Moobi Freezer Tray for best storing results.
  • Thaw in the refrigerator over night.
Sweet Potato Puree Recipe.
26 Jun
4-6 months (Stage 1), Feeding Journey, Recipes, Weaning Zone

Sweet Potato Puree Recipe.

The nutritional value and delicious taste of sweet potatoes make them another wonderful choice for a first food for babies. Sweet potatoes are high in Vitamin A and Beta-carotene, as well as potassium. sweet potatoes also contain a good amount of Vitamin E, calcium and folate. The fiber and antioxidants in sweet potatoes help to promote gut health. They also; have Cancer-Fighting Properties, support healthy vision, enhance brain function and support the immune system. Sweet potato is a good first food, because it’s a single ingredient puree, which is a building block for all other ingredients; which means that you can do sweet potato and a more bitter ingredient that your babies might not like on their own- like spinach.

The best way to cook Sweet potatoes.

Baking sweet potatoes is the best way to cook them, especially for baby food. It brings out their natural sweetness and good flavor while retaining the most nutrients. You may also peel, dice and then steam or boil sweet potatoes if you prefer.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 Sweet potato.
Baking Sweet Potatoes for Baby Food:
  • Wash and poke holes in sweet potato with fork.
  • Wrap sweet potatoes in tin foil (do not peel for baking/microwaving).
  • Place in a 400 degree oven and bake for 30-60 minutes or until soft
  • Remove the skin by slitting the sweet potato lengthwise.
  • When cooled, scoop out the “meat”.
  • Puree potatoes with a blender or mash, (we recommend using our Baby Food Masher).
  • Add baby’s milk, formula or water, for desired consistency.
Boiling/Steaming Sweet Potatoes for Baby Food:
  • Peel sweet potatoes and cut into small pieces.
  • Place the diced pieces into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover the potatoes.
  • “Steam” boil until tender, making sure to check on the water level.
  • Puree potatoes with a blender or mash, (we recommend using our Baby Food Masher).
  • Add baby’s milk, formula or left over water from steaming, for desired consistency.
Microwaving Sweet Potatoes: (we prefer to not use a microwave for cooking)
  • Wet Sweet Potatoes; (You can wrap sweet potatoes with microwave safe plastic wrap).
  • Poke holes in the wrap with a fork and microwave for 10 minutes or until done.
  • Remove skins by slitting the sweet potato lengthwise.
  • When cooled, scoop out the “meat”.
  • Puree potatoes with a blender or mash, (we recommend using our Baby Food Masher).
  • Add baby’s milk, formula or reserved water from steaming,as necessary, for desired consistency.

Sweet Potato Apple Mash 4-6 months +

  • Steam or bake apples and sweet potatoes together until tender.
  • Puree as needed, adding water, baby’s preferred milk or formula to thin if required.
  • You may also chop or dice for a finger food salad.
STORING
  • Put the potato puree in an air tight bowl (we suggest storing in our Moobi food pot or Moobi Freezer Tray) and into the freezer, to be frozen.
  • Sweet potato puree can be stored by freezing, for as long as two (2) months.
PLEASE NOTE:

Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin A and Beta-carotene , which the body stores; therefore, excess consumption of sweet potatoes can make your skin and nails to appear a little orange.

Avocado Puree Recipe
22 May
4-6 months (Stage 1), Recipes

Avocado Puree Recipe

Avocado Puree, known for it’s creamy texture, is a perfect first food for babies being introduced to solid; Usually from 4 to 6 months. It is highly nutritious and usually the easiest to make. 1/5th of an avocado has only 50 calories, but about 20 vitamins and minerals including; Folate, Potassium, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin E…etc, which aid in regulation of blood, oxygen, and in building a stronger immune system. Avocado is also a great source of saturated fat, which is needed for proper brain and nervous system development.

Ingredients

  • 1 Organic Avocado

Directions

  • Cut a ripe avocado into two halves. Twist the halves apart and scoop out a few spoonfuls.
  • Mash the avocado on a bowl. (We recommend using our Moobi food masher for easier and more effective mashing).
  • Mix with your baby’s usual milk, formula or water for desired consistency.
  • Feed immediately.

Storing

Avocados oxidize (turn black) quickly, so its not a very convenient food to prepare in advance. But there are simply times when you need to; and for these times, we suggest using this storing method;

  • After the avocado has been mashed, scoop into an airtight container (we recommend using our Moobi Food Pot), cover properly and store in the freezer.
  • Thaw in the fridge the night before use, or by putting the ice molds in a bowl, over hot water, on the counter to defrost.
  • Once defrosted, mix with your baby’s usual milk, formula or water for desired consistency.
  • another option would be to dice your avocado after taking out the peel, put the cubes in an airtight storage bag (I recommend our Moobi Food Storage Bag) and freeze.

Please note:

  • Do not mix your puree with water, milk or formula before freezing, but instead, after thawing, right before you serve; because the ice from freezing melts into the mixture and affects the consistency.
  • You can also mix your puree with a little bit of lemon juice or lime juice before freezing, to help with the oxidation.
  • If puree is slightly brown, it is still good enough to be eaten, but if it is a darker brown or black… therefore, it is too oxidized and should be thrown out.
  • for more effective mashing and airtight storing, use our Moobi food masher and Moobi food pot, respectively.
Did you know, You could add other fruits to your Avocado Recipe? Here are some delicious options;
Banana-cado baby food:
  • Peel and de-pit an avocado.
  • Cut out the fleshy part in a bowl.
  • Add in a ripe banana.
  • Mash the two together and serve.
Creamy fruit mash:
  • Peel and de-pit an avocado.
  • Cut out the fleshy part in a bowl.
  • Add steamed pears or steamed apples.
  • mash together
  • Mix in a little amount of yogurt to give a smooth creamy texture.
  • Your creamy fruit mash is ready to serve.