This Sweet Potato, Carrot, and Cauliflower Baby Food Puree with Chia Seeds is as nutrient-dense and veggie filled of a baby food puree as you can get – plus it tastes so good baby will want to eat it! 

Nutritional Information

• Contain a ton of beta-carotene, the precursor to vitamin A, which is necessary for protecting eye health and immune function.
• High Source of antioxidants to help strengthen immunity.
• Good source of fiber, which helps to keep the digestive system working properly.
• High in vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting.
• Contains calcium to help strengthen bones.

Sweet Potato Carrot Cauliflower Puree with Chia Seeds

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 28 ounces
Age: 7+ months 

Ingredients

• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1/4 teaspoon chia seeds

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. In a steamer basket, add the sweet potato, carrot, and cauliflower, place the basket over boiling water, and cover. Steam for 12-15 minutes or until all ingredients are tender when pricked with a fork. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Reserve steamer water.
2. Transfer the sweet potatoes, carrots, and cauliflower to a blender or food processor and add in the chia seeds. Add in 1/2 cup liquid (steamer water, fresh breast milk, formula, stock or water).
3. Puree all of the ingredients at high speed for 1-2 minutes or until you reach your desired consistency. Add additional liquid in 1/4 cup increments if the puree is too thick. I had to add 1 cup of reserved steamer water to the puree pictured above.

Notes 

Age: 6+ months

Yield: roughly 28 ounces

Storage: Fridge – store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freezer – can be frozen for up to 4 months.