Homemade butternut squash baby food
This homemade butternut squash baby food is a nutritious Stage 2 and Stage 3 puree and made with butternut squash and fresh fruit, ready in less than 30 minutes. All my daughters loved this food when they were little so I hope your little one does too! Tip: Want to add veggies? Add in 2 stalks of celery – it’s a sneaky way to add some extra nutrients into this baby food! Need more baby food recipes? Try my Apple, Pear, and Banana Baby Food, Cinnamon Carrot Fries for Baby and Sweet Potato Fries for Baby Led Weaning too!
Storebought vs. homemade baby food
Making your own baby food from scratch rather than always picking some up at the store will give your baby plenty of nutrient-dense and filling meals without wreaking havoc on your wallet. These are a few of my favorite benefits:
How to make butternut squash baby food
Once you make homemade baby food once, you’ll never go back to storebought. It’s so easy and ready after a few simple steps: Cook the butternut squash and apple together in a pot of boiling water. Once the squash is fork tender, drain the water. Transfer the cooked fruits to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Add in banana, raspberries, and blueberries. Pulse until it’s a smooth consistency. Serve the baby food once cooled down or place it in the fridge or freezer for later.
Tips and variations
Save time and deepen the flavor of the mash by roasting the squash ahead of time instead of boiling it. Just keep the roasted squash in an airtight container in the fridge until it’s time to puree. Serve the butternut squash puree with mashed lentils or beans for an extra dose of vitamin C. Add even more to the puree, like strawberries, beets, leafy greens, sweet potatoes, lentils, beans, carrots, pears, and more.
Storing baby food
To store: Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To freeze: Baby food can be stored in airtight glass containers, silicone freezer storage cubes, or reusable pouches for up to 3 months.
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