Broccoli is one of the best and healthiest vegetables you can feed yourself and your baby. Add some formula or breast milk to this recipe to create a creamy consistency. Broccoli Puree Ingredients 1/2 head broccoli 2 tbsp breast milk or formula Instructions Steam broccoli in the Baby Bullet Steamer on setting 5. Let cool. Place … Read more
Babies love purees – mine did! We created so many different varieties and I loved experimenting with veggies, fruits and grains. The day we discovered apricots together was interesting, to say the least. The purees never stayed in her mouth and we had to change clothes each time; I kept trying, but she was not having it. One … Read more
I feel like I’m always making a big pot of quinoa to add to my kale or cucumber greek salads. I often have a little left over, so I decided to add it to my daughter’s puree and see what she thought of this little ancient super grain. This superfood is actually great for everyone … Read more
Most of you reading this know about BPA by now, or have at least heard about it and are aware of the bad buzz surrounding this unfriendly chemical. Numerous products nowadays list “BPA-Free” on the labels. This can offer a sigh of relief and one less thing to worry about for mothers or health-conscious individuals. … Read more
Have you noticed that some baby purees sold in stores use yogurt or milk? What if your kiddos are lactose intolerant? Be safe and give your little one a dairy-free option until you know for sure! The combination of blueberries and chickpeas in this puree is a great substitution for dairy if your baby is intolerant, … Read more
Black Bean and Oatmeal Puree I broke down the other day and just grabbed a handful of pre-made baby foods (organic, of course). Don’t judge me. Which I know you would never. Those things come in handy while driving on the road or at the park. Because we all know when a kid is hungry … Read more
A few months ago, my daughter asked me what my favorite hashtag was when I was growing up. I just stared at her. How do I explain that there were no hashtags when I was growing up? To me, it’s still the number symbol. So it got me thinking about browsing the web for some … Read more
If you follow my blog and recipes, you know that I’m a big fan of making a dish that the family can enjoy as well as using it to make a puree for your baby. This basic chicken puree can be the base for a ton of baby purees – as well as being used … Read more
Barley is a very versatile and nutritious grain and can be used for any meal of the day. You can make a simple barley cereal for breakfast. A savory stew for lunch or dinner. Or, a sweet dessert when combined with apples. Try soaking the barley in water before boiling. It will help increase its … Read more
You’ve heard of oatmeal cereal or rice cereal for babies, but have you heard of barley cereal? Yes, you heard right. Actually, some doctors say skip the rice cereal that you see on the shelves and go straight to barley – as for some babies can’t tolerate the rice as it can give them gas … Read more