Homemade Baby Food Part 1 - Apples & Avocadoes

So, I'm a new mama and loving it but by no means do I have things figured out. I'm sort of in a "learn as I go" place... I decided while I was pregnant that when the baby was ready to start eating solid foods, I'd attempt to make them myself.  I love being in my kitchen and preparing food for the people in my life... so I'm starting early with little Titus. 

 I try to eat somewhat healthy (meaning I try to eat fruits and vegetables for breakfast and lunch and drink water all day to balance out the pasta and ice cream I eat for dinner and dessert) and am determined to instill/enforce some healthy eating habits with Titus and any future kids. That being said, I am not against pizza, cookies, bacon, or soda here and there, it's all about moderation to me!  My first homemade baby food session was to make apples and avocados for little Titus.  

Here's what I did (it's so easy, I promise!)

Apples for Baby:

Ingredients:

Organic Apples- (I used 4 Red Delicious)

What to do:

Step 1: Peel apples using a peeler or paring knife.

Step 2: Cut apples into chunks. 

Chris did this step for me... he wanted to make sure I'd give him credit for it... Men! 

Step 3: Steam your apples until soft.. 

This can be done in a variety of ways. I used a simple double boiler pan (seen below) but you can use a steamer of any kind!! (I know that they make special "baby food steamers" also... I don't have one, but they look super cute!).

It took about 7-9 minutes for my apples to be done...test that they are soft using a fork or toothpick. 

Step 4: Puree apples with food processor until smooth. (you can also use a blender or special baby food processor, whatever works for you!)

Step 5: Store your baby food. I used these tiny containers that I found at Target. They are the perfect size, freezer friendly, really cute, and they stack nicely. 

That's it! You can freeze the apples you don't plan to use right away, and then pull them out to thaw as needed. 

Titus observing his new meals being prepared :)

Avocados for Baby:

Ingredients:

 Organic Avocados

Step 1: Cut avocados in half.

  Step 2: Using a spoon, scoop out inside of avocado and place in food processor. 

Step 3: Puree avocados until smooth. 

At this point, Titus was down for a nap. Hehe!

Step 4: Distribute pureed avocados into your baby food containers.

Again, you can freeze what you don't need right away and thaw when you are ready. 

Check back soon for additional recipes... next I plan to tackle baby carrots and sweet potatoes! I'll also have some more recipes for the non-babies in your family soon. :) 

-Alison