Homemade Baby Food: Apricots, Prunes, Egg Yolks, Chickpeas and Blackberries
Homemade baby food apricots, prunes, egg yolks, chickpeas and blackberries are 5 easy, healthy baby foods that can all be made in just 30 minutes! Great for a way to stock up on baby food purees.
Yield: 5 baby foods
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried apricots (or 4-6 fresh apricots, peeled and sliced)
- 1 cup prunes
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 (12 oz.) bag frozen blackberries, thawed (or use fresh blackberries)
Instructions
- For the apricots: For fresh, just grab 4-6 apricots and peel and pit them before pureeing them. They can be a bit watery, so you may need to add a grain (such as oatmeal, brown rice, barley) or a thicker food (such as chicken or prunes) to make it more spoon-able for serving to baby.
- For dried apricots, place them in a cup or bowl, cover with water and soak them for 20-30 minutes so they’re softened up. Then drain, reserving the water, and puree the apricots with an immersion blender or regular blender, adding in some of the reserved water as needed to get the puree to a smooth consistency. I usually need to add most of the water.
- For the prunes: Place the prunes in a cup or bowl, cover with water and soak them for 20-30 minutes so they’re softened up. Then drain, reserving the water, and use a blender to puree, adding in some of the reserved water as needed to get the puree to a smooth consistency. I usually need to add most of the water.
- For the egg yolks: Place eggs in a small pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let sit for 10-12 minutes to cook through. Then drain, rinse with cold water and peel the eggs. Separate the egg yolk from the egg white. Mash the yolks and serve.
- For the chickpeas: Add the drained chickpeas to a food processor or blender. Add ¼ cup water and blend until pureed. Add additional water as needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
- For the blackberries: Place the blackberries in a blender. Process until smooth.
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Notes
Blender: I have always used and highly recommend a hand-held immersion blender for making homemade baby food. It's lightweight and easy to use.
Storage: Homemade baby food can be stored in covered containers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or packed up in freezer-safe containers to store in the freezer for 3-5 months. I use ice cube trays and small containers like these and these.
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcal
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