Well, I will be the first to tell you, it AIN'T easy! If I can find time to make homemade baby food you can too.
You may think that making homemade baby food isn't for you because you are just too busy. I am here to confess to you that it is more simple than you think, especially when you make big batches at one time. It requires a little bit of planning, but the reward for your baby and your pocketbook makes it worth it.
Here is what to do:
- Write out 5 fruits, and 5 veggies, and 1-2 meats (optional) to buy.
- Buy them!
- Plan to puree the foods on your least busiest day. For me, it's Sunday.
- On the day you plan to make food for your baby, take out everything you bought and cook it (certain fruits do not require cooking). Baking is the best option because it is the best method for retaining nutrients and you can bake different foods at one time (i.e. apples, sweet potatoes, squash, pears, etc.) You can also steam other foods like broccoli simultaneously.
- When the food is done, allow to cool.
- Whip out your blender or food procecessor and puree each food separately, being sure to rinse out the blender in between batches.
- Pour purees in ice cube trays, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
- Once frozen, pop out food cubes and transfer to freezer bags (you can also vacuum seal). Label each food type and date. Cubes should be used within 8-10 weeks.
That's it! You're all done for at LEAST 2 months. You can even mix and match the food cubes to make tasty combinations such as:
- Green beans and mashed potatoes
- Apples and Squash
- Cranberries and Apple
- Apple and Pear
- Chicken and Apples
- Potatoes, Broccoli, and Chicken
- Chicken & Broccoli
You get the idea. A lot of moms who work outside the home are discouraged to make homemade baby food because they don't believe they have the time, or are just too tired. Trust me, I know how it is. But babies deserve to eat fresh foods too and it's a win-win for everyone.
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