How to Use a Food Processor to Make Baby Food
While the allure of the "easy open" ready to feed baby food gets us all from time to time, what is in your store bought containers may surprise you. For the best tasting and most nutritious and cost effective way to prepare portions of baby food for your little one, just follow these few simple steps and save money, have peace of mind and make sure that your child gets the best nutrition possible.
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Things You'll Need
- Food you want to prepare,such as sweet Potatoes, squash, potatoes, fruits, vegetables or oatmeal
- Food processor
- Several large ice trays
- Zip top freezer bags
- Distilled water
- Knife
- Marker to label freezer bags
- Double broiler or steamer
Instructions
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Purchase the best quality produce for your baby. Try to pick items that look fresh, are free of blemishes and pesticides, and if possible, come from a farmer's market.
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Slice or cut the produce into small pieces and slices and add them to to the food processor. Add a few tablespoons of water to the food processor and make sure that the lid is placed on tight. Don't worry about making too much, we'll touch on that in the next step.
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Replace the lid tightly and turn the food processor onto the highest setting which is more than likely puree or whatever texture your child prefers. Blend or puree until desired consistency.
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Scoop the pureed baby food into the large ice trays. When they are thoroughly frozen, pop out the cubes into a zip top bag and label with a magic marker.
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Place a cube of each of your frozen cubes onto a child's tray and cover with plastic wrap. Warm it up enough until it is sufficiently warm and then finish mushing it with a fork. This is a great way to keep baby food as each cube equals when expanded about the same as one portion and you can mix and match.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't over-steam your vegetables. Make sure that they are thoroughly cooked and a bright color before food processing and have not passed into the grayish area. Overcooking your child's food can deprive your child of important nutrients and taste!
Keep your freezer bags together in the refrigerator and after three months dispose of them and start over. Try to keep them in the door of the freezer to avoid freezer burn, or you can move them into the refrigerator earlier in the day if you know you will be serving that meal later in the day.
If the cubes are not completely warm and appetizing, place them back into the microwave and allow to cool. Avoid using salt or other seasonings as baby's stomachs are sensitive and it may upset their digestive system and give them colic.
