...:: H O M E M A D E ::...baby food made easy

Most parents have the intention or at least the desire to make their baby's food.  It's only natural that you want to provide them wholesome nourishment that you've prepared yourself.  But many find that time is against them and opt for the more convenient yet more costly option of packaged baby food.  Packaged food costs you more, creates more waste, and lacks the vitality of homemade food.

Don't get me wrong, I completely understand the time issue and the convenience of those organic squeeze packages!   I have gone through my son's infancy while being a full time grad school student and partially a single mother.  So I get it!  And my son has eaten his share of packaged foods while camping, on hikes, long car journeys, etc.  But when looking at the bigger picture of your baby's diet, it's important that you are providing them with the most vital nutrients possible.  For this reason fresh food is best!

When foods have been processed much of their nutritional value is lost.  All foods that come in boxes or packages have been processed.  Luckily most baby food brands limit or refrain from fillers and sweeteners.  But that doesn't take away from the fact that those foods are lacking in vitality.  If you are questioning this in the slightest buy a jar of baby food peas and then compare the color with the pureed peas you make yourself. The difference is drastic!

You are setting up your baby for success and health when providing them optimum nutrition, vitamins, and minerals.  There is no greater gift than a strong immune system and robust health.

Here's how I managed to make homemade baby food fast and convenient.

Silicon ice cube tray makes getting food cubes out mush easier plus you don't have to worry about BPA etc.

Peas are super easy and taste sweet.  Once your little one is munching along try mixing other greens such as broccoli or spinach to the puree.

Blend to puree in food processor or blender.  Add water to consistency desired.  I always add a tiny amount of  healthy fat such as ghee or coconut oil.

Pour into your ice cub trey.

Freeze and put into bags for storage.

Pull out cubes a few hours before meals to defrost. Or if you're in a hurry put in toaster oven on low temp. 

You can use this system with any type of food.  You need to make the food thinner when your baby is younger and make sure that you start with simple and easy to digest foods such as peas, butternut squash, sweet potato, cooked pears or cooked peaches.

Also, I always encourage people to keep the fruits separate from the veggies.  I know that most baby food brands do combinations but I feel that is setting up your baby to expect everything to taste sweet.  Remember that you are educating their taste buds.  It's ok for them to not like the taste of something initially.  A food should be introduced 15 times before giving up.  Once that food is accepted you can use it to bridge to other foods.

Do you have any baby food recipes you'd like to share?  If so please do so in the comments below!

With so much love,

xoxo

Nancy