For the most part, no recipes are really needed for homemade baby food. The procedure is pretty simple. Cut food. Steam food. Blend. Feed baby.
But here I am posting a recipe for homemade baby food. Even though it’s a simple process, when I first jumped into making Meghan’s food, I was lost. I looked online and bought books dedicated to making baby food at home.
Now that I’m doing this for the second time, I’m much more confident. I figured I’d share a recipe here and there for anyone who might be looking to learn about making homemade baby food.
It really couldn’t be easier. It doesn’t take long at all and I usually can squeeze in a batch of pureed fruit or vegetables right along with whatever I’m making for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
I won’t be posting any recipes for single-food purees, but as Luke starts to eat different combinations, I’ll share a few of his favorites. This one is delicious. I made it at the same time I was making my oatmeal in the morning, and when I was done I’d wished I made one big pot for the both of us. I love how creamy the oatmeal gets when you blend it after it cooks. Luke loved it as much as I did. 🙂
PrintHomemade baby food recipe: creamy oatmeal with pears
Healthy and nutritious homemade baby food
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 baby servings 1x
- Category: Baby food
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water
- 1 pear, peeled and cut into small chunks
- milk, optional
Instructions
- Put the rolled oats, water, and pear chunks into a saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and allow to gently boil for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a blender. Blend until the oatmeal is at your baby’s desired consistency. Older babies can eat it as is without blending.
- Will keep stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Simply reheat and add some of your baby’s usual milk (or more water) to thin it again. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 2.75g
- Sodium: 0.5mg
- Fat: 0.75g
- Carbohydrates: 9.25g
- Protein: 1.25g
Keywords: homemade baby food
Question: Did you or do you make your baby’s food at home? What was/is his favorite combination?
Becky says
July 25, 2012 at 8:34 pmI made my daughters baby food and one of her favorite combos was avocado and mango. I have just started making single purées for my 5 month old son so look forward to your posts on combo recipes. I must say, this time around is much easier as I’m more confident and have since purchased a Vitamix. What a difference!
Maryea says
July 27, 2012 at 9:16 amYes, I love how smooth the Vitamix gets the purees! I’ve found I have to make a big batch to use it, though.
Becky says
July 27, 2012 at 5:22 pmI tend to make big batches anyway and freeze them in ice cube trays and then transfer to ziplock bags. So easy to pull out different combos from the freezer and thaw at mealtime. Haven’t figured out a way to get all the goodness out of the bottom of the Vitamix yet though…
Michelle {the lively kitchen} says
July 26, 2012 at 4:23 pmIt feels like forever ago that we were in the babyfood stage, but it’s only been about 3 years. Time flies? Drags? with little ones underfoot, no?
I remember I used to make a pan of oatmeal with apples cooked in. I would take out some of the cooked apples and give them to the baby, give the apple-less oatmeal to my toddler (who for some reason didn’t like apples in her oatmeal) and finally eat the remaining apple oatmeal for my breakfast.
Ah – memories….
Both of my kids ate a lot of bananas and avocadoes. I loved that I could just keep ripe ones on hand and then throw them in my bag whenever we were heading out to mash up on site.
Maryea says
July 27, 2012 at 9:14 amThat’s exactly right–time flies and drags at the same time! Not sure how that’s possible, but that’s totally how it goes.
Avocados have been an early favorite for Luke, too. Nothing beats how easy they are! They are an expensive one, though, as he eats at least 1/2 an avocado at a sitting.
Michaela says
July 26, 2012 at 4:51 pmI LOVE making baby food. And eating it myself. Nothing beats the consistency of it!
My aupair-children loved
– pear+peaches
– zucchini+potato
– minestrone soup as a puree
– oatmea+banana
– butternut squash+sweet potato
and they also really liked cinnamon, basil, nutmeg and some healthy oils 😉
Maryea says
July 27, 2012 at 9:12 amAwesome! I was just thinking I should add some cinnamon into his oatmeal soon. I love sneaking bites of his purees, too. 🙂
Felicia (Natural+Balanced) says
July 26, 2012 at 7:08 pmhope baby boy is feeling better 🙂
Maryea says
July 27, 2012 at 9:13 amHe is, thank you! 🙂
Sarah Burchnall-Bowen says
April 5, 2014 at 8:41 amI was just wondering if this recipe is freezable at all? Thankyou
Maryea says
April 6, 2014 at 3:22 pmI haven’t tried it so I can’t say for sure. Sorry! I do know it will keep in the fridge for a few days.
Iris says
February 25, 2016 at 5:18 amYou must try it with rice milk or almond rice milk, which is healthier than regular milk and is a bit sweet and sooo good with the oatmeal!(: I recommend it! I make the same recipe and its really good. I would love to hear about the names of the homemade baby food recipe’s, too! Thank you.
Maryea says
February 26, 2016 at 4:24 pmI actually used breast milk for this for my babies. 🙂 Now my kiddos get unsweetened almond milk. We mostly only use cow’s milk for mac and cheese. 🙂
JB says
March 31, 2016 at 1:23 pmThat looks so delicious I want to eat it myself!
Receita de Papinhas says
April 4, 2016 at 1:30 pmAmazing recipe, my baby loves it. Thanks for sharing.
FARAH says
January 9, 2018 at 6:49 amcan we use them for 4 months baby?
Mahmoud
UJ
Maryea says
January 9, 2018 at 4:50 pmMost doctors say that baby cereal can start at 4 months. You just need to blend it very well.