Cooks like this recipeThis simple, no-cook puree is packed with fresh flavors and nutrients for your growing baby. Creamy avocados and blueberries blend together to create a delicious baby food in minutes. Great for spoon-feeding and beginner eaters.
How to Make It
Ingredients
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup breastmilk, formula or water
- 2 large ripe avocados
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional to prevent browning)
Preparation
Storage Guidelines
- Separate a small amount for your baby to eat and save the rest in the fridge or freezer. For food safety, do not save any leftovers from the portion you serve your baby.
- Refrigerator: Store in fridge for up to three days.
- Freezer: Cover and freeze portions in an ice cube tray. Once the cubes are frozen, pop them out and store in a freezer bag for up to three months. When ready to use, transfer the cubes to the refrigerator and thaw overnight. Use any defrosted puree within 24 hours.
Avocados provide your baby with fats, fiber and nutrients needed for brain development, digestion, growth and immune support.
Choose a ripe avocado for a smooth texture; underripe avocadoes can become grainy when pureed. An avocado is ripe when the skin is dark green or black and soft when you gently squeeze it. Avoid avocados that are too hard or too mushy.
This puree will usually change color due to browning of the avocado. Adding lemon juice and storing in an airtight container can help minimize browning.
Frozen produce can be used for this puree. Thaw 2 cups of frozen diced avocado and ½ cup of frozen blueberries in the refrigerator. Once soft, add to blender with liquid of choice and optional lemon juice.
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