Homemade baby food barley, asparagus, edamame, blueberries and mango
Homemade baby food barley, asparagus, edamame, blueberries and mango are 5 easy, healthy baby foods that can all be made in just 20 minutes!
Yield: 5 baby foods
Ingredients
- 1 (8 to 10 oz.) box or bag quick cooking barley
- 1 bunch of asparagus spears, trimmed and roughly chopped
- 1 cup frozen, shelled edamame, thawed
- 1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) blueberries
- 1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) mango, chopped
Instructions
- For the barley: Follow the package directions to cook the barley then drain and puree, adding extra cooking liquid as needed to get it to the right consistency.
- For the asparagus: Steam the chopped asparagus in a steamer basket for 5-7 minutes, until very tender.
- Use an immersion or regular blender to puree it up. The asparagus can be stringy so be sure to scrape down your bowl/container as you puree to make sure it gets nice and smooth for baby.
- For the edamame: Cook your edamame while the asparagus and barley cooks. Add the frozen, shelled edamame to a small pot of boiling water and cook for 6-7 minutes, until very tender.
- Drain and puree, adding extra cooking liquid if needed, to get it to a smooth consistency.
- For the blueberries: Puree the blueberries with a blender, being sure to scrap the sides well several times so you don’t get blueberry skins stuck throughout the puree mixture.
- For the mango: The mango also just requires a run through the blender to puree it until it’s nice and smooth.
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, as well as easy to clean and store.
Storage: Homemade baby food can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or packed up in freezer-safe containers to store in the freezer (I use ice cube trays and small containers like these and these) for up to 3-5 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Combinations:
- Blueberries and mango (alone or with yogurt)
- Blueberries or mango with barley (or another grain)
- Asparagus and barley
- Barley and edamame
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