1. Peel, core and cut apple into slices/chunks
2. Place slices or chunks into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover apples
3. Boil until tender; be sure to check on the water level.
4. Apples may be mashed with a potato masher to achieve a smooth applesauce consistency or you can puree in an appliance as shown above
5. Peel a ripe banana and mash in a bowl with a fork (heating in the microwave for approximately 20 seconds will soften the banana up if needed)
6. Add applesauce to the banana and sprinkle with wheat germ* or crushed cheerios*
7. Puree if necessary but mashing with a potato masher will typically get this mix smooth
*8months+
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Avocado
1. Peel and take out the pit of a ripe avocado - do not cook
2. Cut “meat” out and mash with a fork
3. There should be no need to use a machine as just like bananas, avocados have a very soft consistency and texture.
Avocados do not need to be cooked.How to Select an Avocado - When selecting an Avocado, you want a dark green colour with bumpy texture. The fruit should be firm yet yielding when gently pushed. When an avocado is sliced in half, the flesh colour should be a green that gently transforms into a buttery yellow around the pit.
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2. Cut “meat” out and mash with a fork
3. There should be no need to use a machine as just like bananas, avocados have a very soft consistency and texture.
Avocados do not need to be cooked.How to Select an Avocado - When selecting an Avocado, you want a dark green colour with bumpy texture. The fruit should be firm yet yielding when gently pushed. When an avocado is sliced in half, the flesh colour should be a green that gently transforms into a buttery yellow around the pit.
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Apricot Puree
1 pound dried apricots
2 c. white grape juice or apple juice.
Plain water is ok but the puree may be a bit bitter. Some babies actually like a bitter taste however. Consider using ½ water or ½ juice if you disagree with the juices or if baby cannot have juice. You can always mix in another fruit such as peaches or bananas and leave out the juice entirely!
1. Bring liquid and fruit to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Reserve any left over liquid to use for the puree
3. Place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.
4. Add the reserved liquid as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin puree or
5. Add cereal (if desired) to thicken up
6. Note: puree will not freeze solid, but into slightly soft/slightly frozen cubes.
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2 c. white grape juice or apple juice.
Plain water is ok but the puree may be a bit bitter. Some babies actually like a bitter taste however. Consider using ½ water or ½ juice if you disagree with the juices or if baby cannot have juice. You can always mix in another fruit such as peaches or bananas and leave out the juice entirely!
1. Bring liquid and fruit to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Reserve any left over liquid to use for the puree
3. Place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.
4. Add the reserved liquid as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin puree or
5. Add cereal (if desired) to thicken up
6. Note: puree will not freeze solid, but into slightly soft/slightly frozen cubes.
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Prunes
(this is one I use a lot since my baby is usually a little backed up)
1. Soak dried prunes in warm water until they plump up or steam gently.
2. Once plump and tender, toss into food processor or blender and begin to puree.
3. Add liquid without sparing any. Prunes tend to become a pasty gluey consistency when pureed and the more water you add, the easier it is to puree to a texture your baby will tolerate.
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1. Soak dried prunes in warm water until they plump up or steam gently.
2. Once plump and tender, toss into food processor or blender and begin to puree.
3. Add liquid without sparing any. Prunes tend to become a pasty gluey consistency when pureed and the more water you add, the easier it is to puree to a texture your baby will tolerate.
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Apples/Applesauce
This recipe is written so that you may use any amount of apples you wish!
1. Peel, core and cut apple into slices/chunks.
2. Place slices or chunks into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover apples.
3. Boil/steam until tender; be sure to check on the water level and stir. That's It! Easy Peasy!
4. Apples may be mashed with a potato masher to achieve a smooth applesauce consistency. If your masher will not achieve a puree type of consistency, then follow steps 5 - 7.
5. Reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the apples.
6. Place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.
7. Add the reserved water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin puree.
8. Add cereal (if desired) to thicken up the apples.
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1. Peel, core and cut apple into slices/chunks.
2. Place slices or chunks into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover apples.
3. Boil/steam until tender; be sure to check on the water level and stir. That's It! Easy Peasy!
4. Apples may be mashed with a potato masher to achieve a smooth applesauce consistency. If your masher will not achieve a puree type of consistency, then follow steps 5 - 7.
5. Reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the apples.
6. Place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.
7. Add the reserved water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin puree.
8. Add cereal (if desired) to thicken up the apples.
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Barley Cereal
1/4 cup ground barley (ground in blender or food processor)
1 cup water
1. Bring liquid to boil in sauce pan. Add barley powder while stirring constantly.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly, mix in formula or breastmilk and fruits if desired.
3. Serve warm.
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1 cup water
1. Bring liquid to boil in sauce pan. Add barley powder while stirring constantly.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly, mix in formula or breastmilk and fruits if desired.
3. Serve warm.
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Oatmeal Cereal
1/4 cup ground oats (do not use instant or quick cook), ground in blender or food processor
3/4 cup water
1. Bring liquid to boil in sauce pan. Add oat powder while stirring constantly.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly, mix in formula or breastmilk and fruits if desired.
3. Serve warm.
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3/4 cup water
1. Bring liquid to boil in sauce pan. Add oat powder while stirring constantly.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly, mix in formula or breastmilk and fruits if desired.
3. Serve warm.
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