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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Mango + Mint Baby Food Puree
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Servings: 12 ounces
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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