Little Spoon Baby Food

Apple Pear Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

4 apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)

4 pears (peeled, cored, and chopped)

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine chopped apples, pears, water, and sugar.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruits are soft and easily mashed with a fork (usually about 15-20 minutes).

If desired, add cinnamon for flavor and stir well.

Use a potato masher or immersion blender to puree the mixture to your preferred consistency.

Taste and adjust sugar or cinnamon if needed.

Allow the sauce to cool before serving.

Enjoy your homemade apple and pear sauce

Baby Oats with Prunes

Ingredients:

1/4 cup baby oats

1/2 cup water or milk (formula or breast milk for babies)

2-3 prunes, chopped

Optional: a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for flavor

Instructions:

In a small saucepan, combine the baby oats and water or milk.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the oats are fully cooked and the mixture has thickened.

Add the chopped prunes to the oats and continue to stir until the prunes are soft and well incorporated.

If desired, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor. Stir again.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

Green pea puree recipe

To make green pea puree,boil fresh or frozen peas until tender,then blend with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

Mango Banana Puree Recipe

Ingredients:

1 ripe mango, peeled and diced

2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

1-2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional, depending on your sweetness preference)

Instructions:

Place the diced mango and sliced bananas in a blender.

Blend until smooth. You can add a bit of water if needed to reach your desired consistency.

Taste the puree and add honey or agave syrup if you want it sweeter. Blend again to mix.

Pour the puree into a bowl or jar and refrigerate until chilled.

Serve the mango and banana puree on its own, as a topping for yogurt, or as a base for smoothies.

Enjoy your homemade mango and banana puree

Peach Puree Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups of peeled and diced peaches or nectarines

2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)

1 tablespoon of lemon juice (optional)

Instructions:

Peel and dice the peaches or nectarines, removing the pits.

Place the diced fruit in a blender or food processor.

Add honey or maple syrup to sweeten the puree. Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preference.

Optionally, add lemon juice for a hint of citrus flavor and to help preserve the color of the puree.

Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Taste the puree and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed.

If the puree is too thick, you can add a little water to reach your desired consistency.

Once the puree reaches the desired consistency and taste, transfer it to a container and refrigerate until chilled.

Sweet Potato Puree Recipe

Ingredients:

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup milk (adjust for desired consistency)

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Place the sweet potato cubes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender (usually around 15-20 minutes).

Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.

Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the sweet potatoes.

Use a hand masher or an immersion blender to puree the sweet potatoes until smooth. Adjust the milk quantity for your desired consistency.

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Yogurt Berry Swirl Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups of Greek yogurt

1 cup of mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

2-3 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions:

In a blender, combine the mixed berries, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.

In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt until smooth.

Spoon alternating layers of the berry mixture and yogurt into a serving dish.

Use a spoon or a knife to gently swirl the layers together, creating a marbled effect.

Repeat layers until the dish is filled.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Before serving, you can garnish with additional berries or a drizzle of honey if desired.

Zucchini Puree for 8-Month-Old

Ingredients:

1 medium-sized zucchini, washed and chopped

Water for steaming

Instructions:

Wash and chop the zucchini into small, even-sized pieces.

Steam the zucchini until it’s tender. You can use a steamer basket or cook it in a small amount of water until soft.

Reserve some of the water used for steaming.

Place the steamed zucchini in a blender or food processor.

Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency. Add the reserved water in small amounts if needed to reach the desired consistency.

Let it cool before serving.