15 Fast Baby Food Recipes (made in under 15 minutes!) - Baby Foode (2024)

FAQs

What food to cook for a 15 month old baby? ›

vegetables. Potato (broiled, baked, or mashed), whole grain breads, crackers, pastas, spaghetti with tomato sauce, macaroni and cheese, pancakes, French toast, rice cakes. Meat substitutes – cheese dishes served with milk, yogurt, beans, cottage cheese, lentils and hummus.

The rule of thumb is pureed homemade baby food can be stored up to 48 hours in the refrigerator. Many food safety authorities say that 72 hours is fine too. This time limit decreases the likelihood of bacteria growth in the puree. Plus, it keeps that icky “taste of the fridge” out of your tasty meals.

Pop the steamed food into a blender then add enough water from the pot to blend until smooth, or breast milk if you've got extra on hand. These juicy pears didn't need anything at all! Blend the food until smooth – I use the “smoothie” setting on my Blendtec – then pour into ice cube trays.

Solid foods may be introduced in any order. However, puréed meats, poultry, beans and iron-fortified cereals are recommended as first foods, especially if your baby has been primarily breastfed, since they provide key nutrients. Only one new single-ingredient food should be introduced at a time.

Is store-bought or homemade baby food healthier? Rest assured, both jarred and homemade baby food can be perfectly healthy options to give your little one. That's because when it comes to baby food, what you're serving is often more important than what type of packaging it comes in.

Bananas are rich in potassium and contain varying amounts of vitamins A, C, D, and K, B vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, and fiber. It is also loaded with calories, making it one of the best food for babies to gain weight.

Cheese can form part of a healthy, balanced diet for babies and young children, and provides calcium, protein and vitamins. Babies can eat pasteurised full-fat cheese from 6 months old. This includes hard cheeses, such as mild cheddar cheese, cottage cheese and cream cheese.

It may sound counterintuitive, BUT bigger is better and safer for babies who've just started solids. Fusili, rigatoni, ziti, penne, egg noodles, and lasagna cut into strips are all great options.

How long can you freeze homemade baby food? You can store baby food in the freezer for up to six months. I recommend storing in an airtight container with minimal air or headspace. For optimal taste, quality and nutrient retention, consume frozen baby food within 1-3 months.

You can store this delicious healthy chicken puree recipe for baby and toddlers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

Do baby purees expire? ›

No. Do not buy or use infant formula after its use-by date. Dating is required on infant formula under the Food and Drug Administration inspection, but dates on baby food are not required. If the manufacturer has put a date on the baby food, however, use it before the date expires.

First, a blender: I like this Cuisinart immersion blender (and more recommendations right here), but whichever blender you already have can do the trick. You're also going to need a steamer basket. I love this Oxo basket because of its extendable handle—no burns here!

Puree (say "pyuh-RAY") is a way to change the texture of solid food so that it is smooth with no lumps and has a texture like pudding. You can puree food in a blender or food processor. Pureed foods are important if you have trouble chewing or swallowing.

Stage 1 weaning foods

During stage 1, you want to start with weaning foods like soft and pureed foods; think soft cooked sticks and pureed fruits and vegetables, yoghurt, and mashed avocado. Some vegetables that are great to start with are: Parsnip. Broccoli.

With a steaming basket, a blender, and a silicone ice cube tray, you can make small-batch baby food at home, and it's just as easy—if not easier—than purchasing and using a bulky single-use appliance.

Solid foods can be introduced in any order, but most pediatricians recommend starting with a single-ingredient food that is easy to digest like pureed sweet potato, carrot, banana and/or avocado. Other options include pureed meats, poultry, beans and iron-fortified baby cereals like rice cereal or oatmeal.

Start simple

Offer foods with only one ingredient and no added sugar or salt. Wait 3 to 5 days between each new food to see if your baby reacts. A reaction could be diarrhea, a rash or vomiting. If there's no reaction, you can start giving foods that have more ingredients.