Carrot + Ginger Baby Food Puree

This Carrot + Ginger Baby Food Puree recipe is a great first puree for baby! Smooth and mild tasting but with a fun zip from the ginger. Ginger is also great for calming an upset tummy. Great baby food for 4 months and up – stage 1 baby food.

REASONS TO LOVE THIS Carrot + Ginger BABY FOOD RECIPE:

• easy to make – 2-ingredients
• healthy – full of nutrients for growing baby
• delicious 
• baby food for 4 months and up – stage 1 baby food
• great with your favorite homemade baby cereal
  
• freezer-friendly
• smooth and creamy 
• ginger is great for soothing little tummies

SUPER TIP FOR THIS Carrot + Ginger BABY FOOD RECIPE:

Steamed carrots are a great first finger food for baby, simple follow directions until cooked, then chop into small pea size pieces and toss with 1 tsp of olive oil, 1/2 tsp of cumin and 1/2 tsp of freshly minced ginger and serve.

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Carrot + Ginger Baby Food Puree

This Carrot + Ginger Baby Food recipe is a great first puree for baby! Smooth and mild tasting but with a fun zip from the ginger. Ginger is also great for calming an upset tummy.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Baby Food

Servings: 16 ounces

Author: Michele Olivier

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger freshly minced
• 1 cup water reserved from steaming breast milk or formula

Instructions

• Peel and chop the carrots into small coins.
• Fill a medium saucepan with 2” of water and bring to boil over medium heat.
• Place the carrots into a steamer basket over the boiling water, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until tender when pricked with a fork.
• Let cool slightly. Reserve steamer water.
• Transfer carrots and ginger to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth, adding liquid in 1/4 cup increments until you reach your desired consistency.

Notes

Age: from about 4 months and up

Yield: 16 ounces 

Storage: Fridge – store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Freezer – can be frozen for up to 4 months (this and this are my favorite freezer storage containers).

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Super Tip: Steamed carrots are a great first finger food for baby, simple follow directions until cooked, then chop into small pea size pieces and toss with 1 tsp of olive oil, 1/2 tsp of cumin and 1/2 tsp of freshly minced ginger and serve.

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