Read 201 Organic Baby Purees Online
Authors: Tamika L. Gardner
2 tablespoons Sparkling Pear Purée
(
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Green Beans and Rice Combo
FREEZER/SUPERFOOD
Use your frozen Green Bean Bliss cubes to combine with the rice cereal for this recipe. Out of frozen purée? Steam more beans, purée, and freeze!
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons prepared iron-fortified rice cereal (with either breast milk or formula)
2 tablespoons Green Bean Bliss
(
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Mango, Green Bean, and Rice Mélange
FREEZER/SUPERFOOD
Although to adults this combination might seem unappealing, stretch your baby's horizons by combining different food tastes and textures. Remember the nutritional benefits when combining foods.
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons prepared iron-fortified rice cereal (with either breast milk or formula)
2 tablespoons Green Bean Bliss
(
Chapter 4
)
2 tablespoons Mango Tango (
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Peachy Mango Rice Cereal
FREEZER/SUPERFOOD
These two fruits complement each other with organic sweetness.
1 SERVING
4 tablespoons prepared iron-fortified rice cereal (with either breast milk or formula)
2 tablespoons Mango Tango (
Chapter 4
)
2 tablespoons Just Peachy Purée
(
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
Freezing the Basics
Make large portions of the single-ingredient purées in the beginning of this chapter and save preparation time. Mix and match cubes to make a complete meal.
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Sweet Peas (Made Sweeter with) Banana Rice Cereal
SUPERFOOD
If your little sweetie doesn't love sweet peas, this combination might do the trick.
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons prepared iron-fortified rice cereal (with either breast milk or formula)
2 tablespoons mashed banana
2 tablespoons Pretty Peas (
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Banana Oatmeal Mash
SUPERFOOD/INSTANT
Bananas pair very well with oatmeal cereal. This is sure to be a popular hit with your baby. Remember that bananas tend to constipate, so make sure you offer meals with apples, pears, or prunes to help prevent it.
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons prepared iron-fortified oatmeal cereal (with either breast milk or formula)
2 tablespoons mashed banana
Combine all ingredients.
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Papaya-Pear Oatmeal
SUPERFOOD
Yumâ¦the goodness of oatmeal. This fruity, delicious oatmeal is healthy for baby with a unique combination you won't find on the shelfâonly in your kitchen.
2 SERVINGS
4 tablespoons prepared iron-fortified oatmeal cereal (with either breast milk or formula)
2 tablespoons Hiya Papaya (
Chapter 4
)
2 tablespoons Sparkling Pear Purée
(
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Banana-Apricot Oatmeal
SUPERFOOD/INSTANT
This combination includes lots of nutrients that a growing baby needs, including potassium, iron, and vitamin A. Make sure the apricots are nice and sweet, just like your baby.
2 SERVINGS
4 tablespoons prepared iron-fortified oatmeal cereal (with either breast milk or formula)
2 tablespoons mashed banana
2 tablespoons Amazing Apricot Purée (
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Apple-tastic Oatmeal
SUPERFOOD
Serving apple oatmeal is a great way for your baby to start her day. The rich flavors of the apple are sure to wake up your baby's senses so that she can smile all day!
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons prepared iron-fortified oatmeal cereal (with either breast milk or formula)
2 tablespoons Enchanting Apple
(
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
Get Your Apples Local!
Apples are grown all throughout the United States, and many neighborhoods have apples growing on trees in their backyards. Befriend your neighbors for some fresh organic apples or support your local farms and go and pick your own!
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Apple-Papaya Porridge
SUPERFOOD
This combination is a sweet and yummy way to start the day (and you know the old saying about an apple a dayâ¦!).
2 SERVINGS
4 tablespoons prepared iron-fortified oatmeal cereal (with either breast milk or formula)
2 tablespoons Hiya Papaya (
Chapter 4
)
2 tablespoons Enchanting Apple
(
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Peachy Pumpkin Oatmeal
SUPERFOOD
The combination of pumpkin and peach will result in a vibrant orange color and subtly sweet flavor no child can resist. But what's better is that you're serving your baby a meal packed with lots of iron and fiber. It's a win-win!
2 SERVINGS
4 tablespoons prepared iron-fortified oatmeal cereal (with either breast milk or formula)
2 tablespoons Pumpkin Patch Purée (
Chapter 4
) or 100 percent canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons Just Peachy Purée
(
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Creamy Avocado Barley Cereal
SUPERFOOD/INSTANT
Avocados will turn brown after sitting out for a while, so serve this purée immediately after preparation.
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons prepared iron-fortified barley cereal (with either breast milk or formula)
2 tablespoons freshly mashed avocado
Combine all ingredients.
Avocado Facts
Avocados were introduced to the United States from Mexico in the nineteenth century. Ninety-five percent of avocado production is cultivated in California.
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Prune-Barley Bowel Helper
SUPERFOOD/INSTANT
This is a great recipe to use if your baby feels constipated. The high fiber content in barley and prunes can help move things along.
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons prepared iron-fortified barley cereal (with either breast milk or formula)
2 tablespoons Dried Prune-a-Plenty (
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Apple-Plum-Barley Cereal
FREEZER/SUPERFOOD
This is a great way to use apples or plums that are ever so slightly past their prime and no longer ideal for eating whole. You can also freeze this superfood purée, so why not make a big batch?
2 SERVINGS
4 tablespoons prepared iron-fortified barley cereal (with either breast milk or formula)
2 tablespoons Enchanting Apple
(
Chapter 4
)
2 tablespoons Plumtastic Purée
(
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Avocado-Banana Mash
SUPERFOOD/INSTANT
Keep fresh banana and avocado in your baby's lunch bag to make an instant purée while on the run. They both come in their own convenient packaging!
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons freshly mashed avocado
2 tablespoons mashed banana
Combine all ingredients and mash with a fork until desired consistency.
Ripen Those Bananas
If your bananas are a little green when you purchase them, place them in a brown bag and allow them to ripen undisturbed. Check the next day to discover your bananas have ripened!
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Avocado-Pumpkin Mash
SUPERFOOD/INSTANT
When making this recipe, swirl the pumpkin purée into the mashed avocado with a knife. Serve it in a glass bowl for a dazzling presentation.
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons mashed avocado
2 tablespoons canned pumpkin or Pumpkin Patch Purée (
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Apricot-Pear Purée
If your baby is having trouble with bowel movements, this is a great purée to turn toâpears are filled with fiber and can be used to help alleviate constipation.
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons Amazing Apricot Purée (
Chapter 4
)
2 tablespoons Sparkling Pear Purée
(
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Mango-Pear Purée
FREEZER
Give your baby a tiny taste of the tropics with this purée, which features mango paired with pear (for extra fiber)! Make a bunch in advance and freeze for a ray of sunshine on a rainy day.
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons Mango Tango (
Chapter 4
)
2 tablespoons Sparkling Pear Purée
(
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Mango-Banana Mashup
FREEZER/SUPERFOOD/INSTANT/PARENTS
While you're making this purée for baby, reserve the remaining fruit for a Fruity Flakes breakfast for yourself.
1 SERVING
½ mashed banana
¼ ripe mango, peeled and seeded
Combine all ingredients.
Variation for Parents: Fruity Flakes
Cut bananas and mangoes into small chunks. Add on top of your favorite cereal, such as Corn Flakes, or flakes with oats. The freshness of the fruit combined with the cereal will perk you up in the morning!
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Papaya and Banana Blend
SUPERFOOD/INSTANT
If papayas are not in season, add a splash of 100 percent (no sugar added) papaya juice to the banana and your baby will still reap the nutritional benefits. You can store the remaining banana portion in the refrigerator for a couple of days. The peel will turn brown, but the banana flesh will stay yellow and fresh.
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons Hiya Papaya (
Chapter 4
)
2 tablespoons mashed banana
Combine all ingredients.
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Mouthwatering Peach-Avocado Mash
SUPERFOOD
Here's a wonderful purée to make when summer peaches are in season! For an unforgettable experience, visit a pick-your-own farm and pluck your very own fresh, organic peaches off the tree.
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons Just Peachy Purée
(
Chapter 4
)
2 tablespoons mashed avocado
Combine all ingredients and mash with a fork until smooth.
Are Unusual Combinations Tasty for Baby?
Because babies are developing taste buds, it's okay to try unconventional combinations of fruits and vegetables, even if they don't seem like they would taste good together. Your child may love an offbeat mixture of plums and sweet peas. Experimenting will be fun, and you may learn a thing or two about new food combos your baby actually enjoys.
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Plum-Pear Yogurt Yum-Yum
SUPERFOOD
Dried plums can also be used in place of fresh plums.
3 SERVINGS
2 tablespoons Plumtastic Purée
(
Chapter 4
)
2 tablespoons Sparkling Pear Purée
(
Chapter 4
)
2 tablespoons full-fat organic vanilla yogurt
1.   Combine all ingredients.
2.   Remaining portions will keep in the refrigerator for up to four days.
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Just Peachy Sparkler
FREEZER/PARENTS
Ignite your baby's senses with this refreshing combination. The peaches and pears can be puréed raw once your baby is an established purée connoisseur.
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons Just Peachy Purée
(
Chapter 4
)
2 tablespoons Sparkling Pear Purée
(
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Peachy Rice Purée
FREEZER/SUPERFOOD
When peaches are in season, there's nothing more decadent. This sweet, smooth cereal gives your baby a taste of the delicious foods she'll enjoy as she grows up eating your wholesome meals.
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons prepared iron-fortified rice cereal (with either breast milk or formula)
2 tablespoons Just Peachy Purée
(
Chapter 4
)
Combine prepared rice cereal and peach purée.
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Baby's Gone Bananas for Pumpkin
SUPERFOOD
Use this flavorful purée as a spread on toast or teething biscuits when teething starts at around eight or nine months.
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons mashed banana
2 tablespoons Pumpkin Patch Purée (
Chapter 4
)
Combine all ingredients.
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Blissful Greens
SUPERFOOD
This delicious combo is especially healthy for baby, providing a nice dose of healthy fat, vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, and iron.
1 SERVING
2 tablespoons Green Bean Bliss
(
Chapter 4
)