11
Plums
6 to 8
months
3 whole plums [about 10 to 12 oz.
(290g to 340 g)], peeled,
pitted and cut into 1-inch pieces
100 to
125ml
Pulse 3 to 4 times and then process
until completely smooth, about 15 to
20 seconds.
15 minutes
1¹∕³ cups (325ml)
or eleven 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
Vitamin A, C and
potassium
VEGGIES
Beets
8 to 10
months
2 to 3 small/medium beets [about 10
to 11 ounces (290g to 315g)], peeled
and cut into ½ to 1-inch (1.25 cm to
2.5 cm) pieces.
225 ml
Pulse 8 to 10 times and then
process until completely smooth,
about 30 seconds, scraping bowl
if necessary.
25 minutes
1¹∕³ cups (325ml)
or eleven 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
High in beta carotene,
folate, calcium, mag-
nesium and potassium
Broccoli
8 to 10
months
3 cups (750ml) of florets and peeled
stems cut into ½ to 1-inch (1.25 cm to
2.5 cm) pieces
225 ml
Pulse 8 times and then process
until completely smooth, about 20
to 30 seconds.
25 minutes
1 cup (250ml)
or eight 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
High in vitamin C, K
and calcium
Cauliflower
8 to 10
months
3 cups (750ml) of florets cut into ½ to
1-inch (1.25 cm to 2.5 cm) pieces
225 ml
Pulse 8 times and then process
until completely smooth, about 30
seconds.
25 minutes
1½ cups (375ml)
or twelve 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
High in B vitamins, C,
folate and fiber
Winter
Squash/
Pumpkin
6 to 8
months
About 10 ounces (290g) of squash,
peeled and seeded and cut into ½ to
1-inch (1.25 cm to 2.5 cm) pieces
225 ml
Pulse 8 times and then process
until completely smooth, about 20
to 30 seconds.
25 minutes
1¼ cups (300ml)
or ten 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
High in vitamins A
and C, beta carotene,
calcium
Carrots
6 to 8
months
About 5 to 6 carrots cut into ½ to
1-inch (1.25 cm to 2.5 cm) pieces
225 ml
Pulse 8 times and then process
until completely smooth, about 20
to 30 seconds.
25 minutes
1¹∕³ cups (325ml)
or eleven 1-ounce
(30g) portions
High in vitamin A, beta
carotene and fiber
Green Beans
6 months
8 ounces (230g) of beans washed,
ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5
cm)pieces, about 2 cups (500ml)
175 ml
Pulse 8 times and then process
until completely smooth, about 20
to 30 seconds.
20 minutes
1¼ cups (300ml)
or twelve 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
Vitamin A, C, beta
carotene, calcium and
fiber
Green Peas
6 to 8
months
2¼ cups (550ml) frozen green peas
175 ml
Pulse 10 times and then process
until completely smooth about
30 seconds, scraping bowl if
necessary.
20 minutes
1¾ cups (425ml)
or fourteen
1-ounce (30ml)
portions
Vitamin A, B vitamins,
C, fiber and folate
Fennel
8 to 10
months
1 medium bulb, about 10 ounces
(290g) cut into ½ to 1-inch (1.25 cm to
2.5 cm) pieces
225 ml
Pulse about 6 to 8 times and then
process until completely smooth,
about 20 to 30 seconds.
25 minutes
1²∕³ cups (400ml)
or thirteen 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
Vitamin C, potassium
and calcium
Food
Starting
Age
Preparation
Water for
Steaming
Process
Approximate
Steaming
Time
Approximate
Yields
Nutritional Highlights
FRUITS
Apples
6 months
2 medium apples [about 10 to
12 oz (290g to 340 g)] peeled,
cored and cut into ½ to 1-inch
(1.25 cm to 2.5 cm) pieces
125 ml
Pulse 3 to 4 times to break up
ingredients and then process until
completely smooth, about 15 to 20
seconds.
20 minutes
1¼ cups (300ml)
or ten 1-ounce
(30g)
portions
High in fiber. Contains
vitamins A & C, as well as
trace minerals
Apricots/
Prunes (dried)
and pitted
6 to 8
months
10 ounces (290 g)
225 ml
Pulse about 8 times to break up
ingredients and then process until
completely smooth, about 30 sec-
onds, scraping bowl if necessary.
25 minutes
1¼ cups (300ml)
or ten 1-ounce
(30g)portions
High in vitamin A and B
vitamins and fiber. Also
contains potassium and fiber
Avocado
6 months
1 ripe avocado [about 7 to
8 oz. (200g to 230 g)]
N/A
Scoop flesh into work bowl fitted
with the steam blade. Pulse 4 to
5 times and then process until
completely smooth, about 20 to 30
seconds.
N/A
¾ cup (175ml) or
six 1-ounce (30g)
portions
High in B vitamins, folate,
magnesium and fiber
Bananas
6 months
1 medium ripe banana [5 to
6 oz. (145g to 170g)] peeled
and broken into 3 pieces
N/A
Pulse 2 to 3 times and then blend
until completely smooth, about 15 to
20 seconds.
N/A
¹∕³ cup (75ml) or
three 1-ounce
(30g)portions
High in potassium, fiber,
B vitamins and folate
Papaya
8 to 10
months
2 cups (500 ml) RIPE papaya,
cut into ½ to 1-inch (1.25cm to
2.5 cm) pieces
N/A
Pulse about 4 times and then pro-
cess on for 25 to 30 seconds until
completely smooth.
N/A
1¼ cups (300ml)
or ten 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
High in vitamin A and C and
beta carotene. Also contains
calcium, folate and fiber
Peaches
6 to 8
months
3 medium peaches [about 12
to 13 ounces (340g to 375g)],
peeled and pitted and cut into
½ to 1-inch (1.25cm to 2.5 cm)
pieces
100 to
125ml
Pulse about 6 times and then pro-
cess until completely smooth, about
20 to 30 seconds.
15 minutes
1¹∕³ cups (325ml)
or eleven
1-ounce (30ml)
portions
Vitamin A, C and potassium
Pears
6 months
2 medium to large pears [10
ounces (290g)], peeled and
cored and cut into ½ to 1-inch
(1.25 cm to 2.5 cm) pieces
100 to
125ml
Pulse 3 to 4 times and then process
until completely smooth, about 15 to
20 seconds.
15 minutes
1½ cups (375ml)
or twelve 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
Vitamin C, fiber,
calcium and folate
USER GUIDE AND CAPACITY CHART
The following chart is a guideline for the types of food to feed your baby, how to prepare it, and how much it will serve. Other types of food not
in this chart would follow similar instructions. Always consult with your pediatrician regarding questions about solid foods. This recipe book is
meant as a general guide, not as medical advice.
