Get the recipe: Spoon-Worthy Blueberry Baby Food (puree & blw)
Blueberries? For Baby? Absolutely! While blueberries may not be the first food you introduce to your little one, they are certainly one you should introduce within the first year. And let me tell you, this Roasted Blueberry Puree is *chef's kiss*! Great for 6+ months.
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries
- pinch cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the blueberries on the baking sheet and sprinkle on cinnamon. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until soft and bursting with juices.
- Let cool slightly, and then transfer the blueberries to a small blender, food processor, or use a handheld immersion blender. Puree for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
Notes
Age: 6+ months
Storage: you can store the purees in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 4 months. You can store the finger foods in the fridge for up to 3 days.
2-Minute Blueberry Puree (best for ripe fresh blueberries): Place 2 cups of blueberries into a blender and puree for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. The puree will thicken as it cools in the fridge or freezer.
Simmered Blueberry Puree (best for frozen blueberries): Place 2 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries, 2 tbsp water, and 1 tsp lemon juice (optional) into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until soft and broken down. Let cool slightly and then transfer the blueberries to a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
Baby-Led Weaning/Finger Food Stage: Serve 1-2 tbsp of blueberries to baby flattened, halved, or quartered depending on your baby's age (see graph).
Blueberry Oatmeal: In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add in 1/2 cup of old-fashioned oats, 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, and a pinch of cinnamon. Cook for 10 minutes or until the oats are cooked and most of the water has evaporated. Using a hand mixer or blender, puree the oats to your desired consistency – smooth, slightly chunky, or chunky. If serving for baby-led weaning, dollop a few 2-inch circles of oatmeal onto a plate and refrigerate. Once cooled, the oatmeal will be easier for your baby to pick up and self-feed.
Mashed Blueberry Avocado & Chicken Puree: Place 2 tbsp chopped blueberries, 2 tbsp avocado chunks, and 2 tbsp shredded cooked chicken onto a cutting board. Using the back of a fork, mash the ingredients together into a chunky puree. Spread the chunky puree onto a 1-3 inch piece of toast, load it onto a gootensil, place it on a plate for your baby to eat with their hands, or spoon-feed it to your baby.
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