This Mango + Mint Baby Food Puree recipe is a delicious first puree for baby! A smooth puree with a bright and fresh taste. Great baby food for 4 months and up – stage 1 baby food.
REASONS TO LOVE THIS MANGO + MINT 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
SUPER TIP FOR THIS MANGO + MINT BABY FOOD RECIPE:
This mango recipe is also a great first finger food for baby. Simply heat a mango for 5 minutes as directed above, add mint and chop into small pea size chunks. This will store for 5 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer. I store my small finger foods in ice cube trays just like purees, popping out 1 cube and defrosting when I need some fast finger foods.
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Ingredients
- 4 fresh mangos or 1-12 ounce bag frozen mangos
- 3 mint leaves finely chopped
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- If using fresh mangos, peel and pit the mangos.
- In a medium saucepan, add the fresh or frozen mangos and water. Heat over medium-low heat for 5 minutes (10 minutes if using frozen).
- Transfer all ingredients to a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes or until smooth.
Notes
Age: from about 4 months and up
Yield: 12 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: This mango recipe is also a great first finger food for baby. Simply heat a mango for 5 minutes as directed above, add mint and chop into small pea size chunks. This will store for 5 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer. I store my small finger foods in ice cube trays just like purees, popping out 1 cube and defrosting when I need some fast finger foods.
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Why do you need to “cook” mango first? Is it not soft enough already?
That’s a great question! If you have a super fresh and ripe mango, you can just puree it as is. I find that by simmering the mango for just a few minutes helps break down the fibers in the mango and helps bring out the sweetness and relaxes the sometimes citrus taste mangos can have. Plus, finding good ripe mangos can sometimes be hit or miss in Denver, so cooking them is great if you are using frozen mangos. Hope that helps!