Butternut Squash Baby Food

Butternut Squash Baby Food

from babyfoode.com
65 min
25 servings

This homemade Roasted Butternut Squash Baby Food Puree not only contains calcium, folate, vitamins A and C and fiber but it is also a deliciously smooth way to introduce butternut squash to your baby!

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, (roughly chopped)
  • 1-2 tsp olive oil ((optional))
  • 1/2-1 cup liquid ((water, fresh breast milk, formula, stock or bone broth))

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat: Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheet with a silicone mat, tin foil or parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Prep: Cut butternut squash in half, deseed and place flesh side up, skin side down on the baking sheet. Optional - feel free to drizzle the squash with 2 teaspoons of olive oil for some added healthy fat.

  3. 3

    Roast: Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 45-60 minutes or until you can easily prick the squash with a fork.

  4. 4

    Peel: Let cool until you can handle the squash with your hands. Scrape the flesh off of the skin and place in a blender or food processor.

  5. 5

    Add Herbs: Add the thyme or rosemary to the blender.

  6. 6

    Puree: Turn on the blender or food processor and puree, adding liquid in 1/4 cup increments until you have the desired consistency. I had to add in 3/4 cup of water to my puree shown below.

  7. 7

    Eat: Serve or freeze for later.