Easy homemade baby food: nutribullet® Baby Steam + Blend recipes

From simple, one-ingredient purees to textured mini-meals, these Steam + Blend recipes help you guide your little eater on their path to solid food mastery.

Brown rice cereal in a bowl next to milk and blocks
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Brown Rice Cereal

Cereal is a classic introductory food for babies. We like whole grains like brown rice for the nutrients and fiber they provide. As with all our purees, you can always thin this out with water or breast milk if the texture is too much for your little one.

A bowl of blended spinach and potato with spinach leaves and number blocks outside
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Creamy Spinach Potato

This is a nutritious and comforting purée, pumping up the fluffy texture of mashed potatoes with the green goodness of spinach. Spinach also contains iron, which is essential for babies older than 6 months to get from food sources.

Plate of toddler food with pureed blend and fruits with glass of milk
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Beef, Potato, and Spinach

It’s a Sunday roast in purée form – a grownup meal for growing babies! Beef is a great source of iron, which babies start needing from external sources at 6 months of age. Blending it with other ingredients is a great way to introduce its texture to your little one.

Black bean quesadilla with black bean puree, sliced nectarine and a glass of milk
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Black Bean Spread

A baby-friendly take on hummus, this bean purée is great on toast or baby crackers or mixed in with other blends. Black beans are also loaded with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, so you can feel good about letting your little one take a dip!

Bowl of blended green veggies with spoon and carrot, broccoli and spinach surrounding
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Broccoli, Spinach, and Carrot

With three all-star veggies in the mix, this purée is a nutritional triple threat. Once you make a salt-free baby version, feel free to mix in some veggie broth, salt, and spices to make a tasty, healthy grown-up soup! We love a double-duty recipe!

Pureed apples and carrots on a purple plate with cut carrots and apples
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Carrot, Apple, and Cinnamon

Sweet and earthy with a little spice — there's nothing not to love about this nourishing mixture. Since it’s made with fruits and veggies, it’s great any time of day. It can also make a tasty topping for oats and pancakes when baby moves to more solid textures.

Blender with blended sweet potato and toys
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Sweet Potato Puree

With its sweet and mild flavor and rich nutritional profile, sweet potato is a great food to start your little eater on.

Kidney bean, sweet potato, and cinnamon puree on a green cutting board surrounded by baby toys
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Kidney Bean, Sweet Potato, and Cinnamon

Whip up this sweet and nutty blend to feed your little one a hearty mix of complex carbohydrates, fiber, and plant protein. It’s also a good choice for self-feeding – just serve pre-loaded on a baby spoon or spread on top of baby crackers and let your cutie take it from there.

Blender with berries surrounding blender and tablespoon of chia seeds
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Yogurt and Berries

This is a sweet and tangy way to introduce dairy into your baby's diet. Opting for real fruit as a sweetener is a great choice over pre-sweetened yogurt, as it adds fiber and tons of nutrients to the mix. Swirl in some chia seeds for a boost of iron and omega-3’s.

Blender full of chicken, rice and veggies next to a bowl of pureed ingredients
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Chicken, Brown Rice, and Carrot

A protein, a grain, and a veggie — it’s a complete meal in baby-friendly form! This is one of those double-duty purees that’s made from ingredients that grown-ups love to eat, too. Two birds, one stone — winner, winner chicken dinner!

Pureed carrots in a blue bowl with pea pods and chopped carrots outside
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Rice, Peas, and Carrots

A well-rounded meal in pureed form! Your baby will enjoy loads of benefits from the complex carbohydrates, plant-based protein, and beneficial vitamins included in this mix. It’s also a good way to repurpose grown-up dinner leftovers, which is always helpful.

bowl of peach oatmeal with sliced peaches on top
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Peach and Oatmeal

This purée mixes soft, luscious peaches with hearty oats to make a filling blend your baby will eat right up. We recommend white peaches for their sweetness, but you can use any variety. Unsweetened canned peaches are also a great option.

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