Making homemade baby food is fun and rewarding. Don’t get me wrong. I used a lot of good quality store bough baby food too! But I always enjoyed when I did get a chance to make try some new baby food recipes because it was nice knowing what exactly I was feeding my babies and that it was super fresh. Today, I will share a nice and easy introduction into making your own stage 2 baby food. This carrot mango apple baby food recipe is from Tyler Florence and it makes for a great flavor combination as well as a healthy choice.
Homemade Stage 2 Baby Food
This homemade stage 2 baby food does a great job at taking two flavors that most babies will be familiar with from stage 1 baby foods, apple and carrot, and introducing them to a new flavor- mango. This is a great flavor combination as well as a healthy combination of veggie and nutritious fruits. For babies 6–8 months, you can start to introduce a wider variety of fruits and vegetables and gradually increase the texture to a little thicker consistency as your baby learns to chew.
Not only are carrots one of the first solid foods introduced to babies, but it is an important ingredient containing vitamins, fiber and antioxidants. Carrot baby food recipes encourage a healthy relationship with vegetables as well as a nutritious diet for little ones. It is very important to introduce vegetable to the baby palate early and train them to enjoy flavors besides just sweet fruits.
The fruits used here are high in nutrition as well. Apples are high in antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber. Mangos are also a great source of vitamins C and fiber. Additionally, as bbcgoodfood.com points out, they contain folate, B6, iron and a little calcium, zinc and vitamin A and E.
Tyler Florence, co-founder of Sprout and advisor to Sprout’s recipe team has created this healthy and nutritious apple baby food recipe below. This recipe and many more are found in his Start Fresh cookbook (affiliate link) which is based on his Sprout recipes.
Mixed Veggie & Fruit Baby Food Recipe (Carrot Mango Apple)
This flavor combination is a great option for babies being introduced to fruits and vegetables. The combination can also be found in Sprout’s line of squeezable pouches for on-the-go snacks and meals.
Carrot Mango Apple Baby Food Puree Recipe from Tyler Florence
Yield: Makes about 1.5 cups which is about 8 servings with a serving size of about 3 tablespoons.
Baby Food Puree Ingredients:
- 3 medium carrots, peeled
- 1 mango, cut into chunks
- 2 medium Granny Smith or Rome apples, halved and cored (Pink Lady, Royal Gala, or Fuji apples also work well)
How To Make Baby Food:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the carrots, mango, and raw apples on the baking sheet and roast until the fruit has browned and the carrots are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Scrape the fruit and carrots into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
If you want to offer your baby a variety of baby foods you could keep out 3 servings- for one meal a day for 3 days- and then freeze the rest (about 5 more servings). Enjoy the apple puree recipe for a longer time. A baby food freezer storage tray comes in handy for this.
Printable Baby Food Puree Recipe:
Carrot Mango Apple Baby Food Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 medium carrots, peeled
- 1 mango, cut into chunks
- 2 medium Granny Smith or Rome apples, halved and cored
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the carrots, mango, and apples on the baking sheet and roast until the fruit has browned and the carrots are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Scrape the fruit and carrots into a blender and puree until smooth.
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Mango Apple Baby Food Recipe
Serves: 8
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 58.24 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 0.29 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.06 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 16.66 mg | 0.7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 14.77 g | 4.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4 g | 8% | |
| Sugars 11.55 g | ||
| Protein 0.68 g | ||
| Vitamin A 23.89 % | Vitamin C 20.81 % | |
| Calcium 1.49 % | Iron 1.06 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Conclusion
Making your own baby food is a rewarding way to ensure your little one gets fresh, nutritious meals without unnecessary additives. It allows you to control ingredients, introduce a variety of flavors, and tailor textures to your baby’s needs. Plus, it’s often more cost-effective than store-bought options. With just a few simple ingredients and a blender, you can create wholesome purees that support your baby’s healthy development. This naturally sweet puree is packed with vitamins and makes a delicious, nutrient-rich meal for your baby!
I hope you enjoy this Carrot Mango Apple Baby Food Recipe and it shows you just how easy it is to make homemade baby food! Tag us in your photos at @familyfocusblog!
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Leah Singer says
I was looking for recipes with non-gmo ingredients so I really appreciate your sharing this baby recipe. I like that this recipe features natural fruit and veggie for organic real food puree young babies will enjoy.