Making your own baby food is cheap, easy, and cuts back on a ton of packaging waste.
It's as simple taking your favorite (baby-approved) fruits and veggies, tossing into a blender, and pureeing them.
Babies can eat the purees right away — or if you make a bigger batch, you can freeze and store the leftovers in ice cube trays, then thaw as needed.
We used these silicone ice cube trays — that are bendable and lidded — but any will work. When you're ready to use the pureed cubes, simply pop them out and thaw them in the fridge or microwave. Just remember to completely cool them before serving. (For more on how long purees will last in the fridge and freezer, click here.)
So, how do you do it? Here are the steps:
Ready to DIY your baby food? Here are five ideas to get you started:
1. Strawberry Puree:
2. Peach & Banana Puree:
3. Carrot & Sweet Potato Puree:
4. Green Apple & Spinach Puree:
5. Blueberry Puree:
Those are just some of the flavors you can make. You can also try your own combinations and play around with different ice cube shapes to keep it exciting:
We used these adorable trays trays shaped like hearts, stars, and seashells.
Let's eat!
