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Parsnips
6 to 8
months
2 medium parsnips, about 10 ounces
(290g), peeled and cut into ½ inch
(1.25cm) slices
225 ml
Pulse about 6 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 vitamin C and
fiber
Turnips/
Rutabaga
8 to 10
months
1 medium/large turnip, 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 about 6 times and then
process until completely smooth,
about 20 to 30 seconds.
25 minutes
1½ cups (375ml)
or twelve 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
Vitamin C, calcium,
fiber and folate
Sweet Potato,
Yams
6 months
1 medium potato, about 10 ounces,
peeled and cut into ½ to 1-inch
(1.25 cm to 2.5 cm) pieces
225 ml
Pulse about 6 times and then
process until completely smooth,
about 20 to 30 seconds.
25 minutes
1½ cups (375ml)
or twelve 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
High in vitamin A,
calcium, potassium
and fiber
Zucchini/
Summer
Squash
6 to 8
months
2 medium squash, about 10 ounces
(290g), cut into ½ to 1-inch (1.25 cm
to 2.5 cm) pieces
175 ml
Pulse about 5 to 6 times and then
process until completely smooth
about 15 to 20 seconds.
20 minutes
1²∕³ cups (400ml)
or thirteen 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
B vitamins and C
PROTEIN
Chicken/
Turkey- breast
6 to 8
months
1 boneless, skinless breast about 6
to 8 ounces (170g to 230g) cut into ½
to 1-inch (1.25 cm to 2.5 cm) pieces
225 ml
Pulse about 10 times and then
process until completely smooth
about 30 seconds, scraping bowl if
necessary.
25 minutes
1 cup (250ml)
or eight 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
Protein, B vitamins,
iron, essential amino
acids and selenium
Chicken - dark
meat
6 to 8
months
½ pound (250g) thighs or legs, skin
removed and cut into ½ to 1 inch
(1.25 cm to 2.5 cm) pieces
225 ml
Pulse about 10 times and then
process until completely smooth,
about 30 seconds, scraping the
bowl if necessary.
25 minutes
1 cup (250ml)
or eight 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
Protein, B vitamins,
iron, folate and
essential amino acids
Beef/Lamb
(boneless)
8 to 10
months
½ pound (250g) beef or lamb cut
into ½ to 1-inch (1.25 cm to 2.5 cm)
pieces
225 ml
Pulse about 10 times and then
process until completely smooth,
about 30 seconds, scraping bowl
if necessary.
25 minutes
1 cup (250ml)
or eight 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
High in protein, folate,
vitamin B12, iron,
selenium and essential
amino acids
Fish
8 to 12
months
4 to 5 ounce (115g to 145g) fillet-
salmon or white fish
100 ml
Pulse about 6 times and then
process until completely smooth,
about 25 to 30 seconds.
15 minutes
¾ cup (175ml) or
six 1-ounce (30g)
portions
Protein, omega 3 and
6 fatty acids, vitamin
B12 and D, calcium
and selenium
Tofu
6 to 8
months
14 ounces (405g) soft tofu cut into ½
to 1-inch (1.25 cm to 2.5 cm) pieces
100 ml
Pulse about 5 times and then
process until completely smooth,
about 20 to 30 seconds, scraping
bowl if necessary.
15 minutes
2 cups (500ml) or
sixteen 1-ounce
(30ml) portions
Protein and calcium
Tropical Fruits and
Cinnamon Oats
Mango and papaya contain good-for-you
enzymes that help with digestion.
Makes about 2¼ cups (550ml) or eighteen
1-ounce (30ml) servings
1
cup (250ml) mango, cut into ½- to 1-inch
(1.25 to 2.5 cm) pieces
1
cup (250ml) papaya, cut into ½- to 1-inch
(1.25 to 2.5 cm) pieces
100 ml water
1
ripe banana, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm)
pieces
½
cup (125 ml) cooked oatmeal
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8
teaspoon (0.5ml) ground cinnamon
Put the mango and papaya into the work bowl
fitted with the steam blade and cover bowl with
lid.
Add the water to the steam/bottle warming
chamber and set the measuring cup in its place.
Close the lid to lock and then turn the dial to
steam.
Once the light goes out indicating the steaming is
complete, add the banana, oatmeal and cinnamon
to the bowl and turn the dial to chop. Pulse about
10 times to break up, scraping if necessary, and
then process continuously until completely
smooth, about 20 to 30 seconds.
Allow to cool before serving. If not using
immediately, refrigerate for up to three days or
freeze in individual portions for convenience.
Nutritional information per 1-ounce (30ml) serving:
Calories 19 (8% from fat)
∙
carb. 5g
∙
pro. 0g
∙
fat 0g
sat. fat 0g
∙
chol. 0mg
∙
sod. 1mg
∙
calc. 4mg
∙
fiber 1g
Eat Your Veggies
The sweetness of these veggies has baby
always wanting more!
Makes about 2 cups (500ml) or sixteen 1-ounce
(30 ml) servings
1
cup (250 ml) fresh spinach
1
⁄
3
cup (75 ml) zucchini, cut into ½- to
1-inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm) pieces
1
medium carrot, peeled and cut into
½- to 1-inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm) pieces
225 ml water
1
medium VERY ripe pear, peeled, cored
and cut into ½- to 1-inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm)
pieces
Put the spinach, zucchini and carrot into the work
bowl fitted with the steam blade and cover bowl
with lid.
Add the water to the steam/bottle warming
chamber and set the measuring cup in its place.
Close the lid to lock and then turn the dial
to steam.
Once the light goes out indicating the steaming is
complete, add the pear to the bowl. Pulse about
10 times to break up, scraping if necessary, and
then process continuously until completely
smooth, about 20 to 30 seconds.
Allow to cool before serving. If not using
immediately, refrigerate for up to three days or
freeze in individual portions for convenience.
Nutritional information per 1-ounce (30 ml) serving:
Calories 9 (3% from fat)
∙
carb. 2g
∙
pro. 0g
fat 0g
∙
sat. fat 0g
∙
chol. 0mg
∙
sod. 4mg
calc. 5mg
∙
fiber 1g
Greens and Sweets
It is so important to introduce green vegetables
to your baby as early as possible. The sweetness
of this recipe is great way to start.
Makes about 1¼ cups (310ml) or ten 1-ounce
(30ml) servings
1
cup (250ml) peeled and sliced parsnips
1
cup (250ml) sweet potatoes, peeled and
cut into ½- to 1-inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm)
pieces
½
cup (125 ml) parsley, hard stems
discarded
½
cup (125 ml) shredded kale
225
ml water
Put the parsnips, sweet potatoes, parsley and kale
into the work bowl fitted with the steam blade and
cover bowl with lid.
Add the water to the steam/bottle warming
chamber and set the measuring cup in its place.
Close the lid to lock and then turn the dial to steam.
Once the light goes out indicating the steaming is
complete, turn the dial to chop. Pulse about 10
times to break up, scraping if necessary, and then
process continuously until completely smooth,
about 20 to 30 seconds.
Allow to cool before serving. If not using
immediately, refrigerate for up to three days or
freeze in individual portions for convenience.
Nutritional information per 1-ounce (30ml) serving:
Calories 24 (2% from fat)
∙
carb. 6g
∙
pro. 1g
∙
fat 0g
sat. fat 0g
∙
chol. 0mg
∙
sod. 12mg
∙
calc. 59mg
∙
fiber 1g
