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Better Than Gerber Banana, Carrot, and Mango Homemade Baby Food Recipe

This homemade banana, carrot, and mango baby food recipe is better than the store bought Gerber baby food version in every way. It's so good I use this same recipe for breakfast as a smoothie bowl, lunch as a gazpacho (cold soup), or as a sweet treat smoothie or popsicle so it definitely a recipe the entire family can enjoy. This recipe is incredibly refreshing, absolutely delicious, easy to prepare and store. Make it in bulk or prepare it same day.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 32 minutes
Servings: 10 ounces
Course: baby food, Breakfast, Dessert, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, baby food, Caribbean
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium banana
  • 4 ounces baby carrots (or carrots of choice)
  • 4 ounces frozen mango chunks (fresh works also)
  • ½ cup water (if for infant use breast milk or formula for liquid also)

Equipment

  • pot
  • knife
  • Food processor or blender

Method
 

  1. Cover raw carrots with water and boil for 30 minutes.
  2. Strain water.
  3. In a blender or food processor, add softened carrots, banana, frozen mango chunks and ½ cup of cold water.
  4. Blend until smooth.
  5. Serve immediately, or store in refrigerator 2-3 days, or in freezer up to two months.
  6. For storage in freezer, it is best to place in small ice cube portions. Defrost in microwave at time of use, or place desired amount in refrigerator to thaw day before use.
  7. For smoothie bowl-place in a bowl and add desired toppings.
    For smoothie, serve in a glass.
    For gazpacho, place in bowl and add desired toppings.
    For popsicle, place in popsicle maker and freeze.