More wonderful ideas for using your Babycook to make baby food and save money!
Yellow Peaches
Peel and de-pit 4 peaches. Steam in Babycook on level 2. Remove from steam basket and puree. (I didnt need any liquid to get a good consistency with the peaches.) Reserve liquid for Baby Juice if desired.
Output: 14 ounces
Homemade Cost: $0.09 per ounce
Gala Apples
Peel and core 2 apples. Steam in Babycook on level 2. Puree with liquid as needed. (I chose to reserve the liquid for Baby Juice and puree with distilled water).
Output: 18 to 20 ounces
Homemade Cost: $0.07 per ounce
Kiwi
Peel 4 kiwi and steam on level 2. Remove from steam basket and puree. Add liquid if needed for consistency. Reserve liquid for Baby Juice if desired.
Output: 8 ounces
Homemade Cost: $0.13 per ounce
Mango
Peal and de-pit 2 mango. Steam on level 2. Remove from steam basket and puree. Add liquid if needed for consistency. Reserve steam liquid for Baby Juice if desired.
Output: 11 ounces
Homemade Cost: $0.18 per ounce
Cucumber
Peel, de-seed, and chop 1 large cucumber. Steam on level 2. Remove from basket and puree. This can be served cold for a summer treat, however cucumber does not really have many nutrients.
Output: 10 ounces
Homemade Cost: $0.13 per ounce
Zucchini
Peel and chop 2 small to medium zucchini. Steam on level 2. Remove from basket and puree. Add liquid if needed for consistency.
Output: 10 ounces
Homemade Cost: $0.10 per ounce
Cauliflower
Chop 1/4 of a cauliflower head into small florets. Steam on level 3. Remove from basket and puree. Add liquid if needed for consistency.
Output: 8 ounces
Homemade Cost: $0.12 per ounce
Red Bell Pepper
Chop 2 bell peppers and steam on level 2. Remove from basket and puree. You will probably need liquid to get a good consistency. This can be eaten alone (although not as a first food) or mixed with other foods to create complex flavors.
Output: 12 ounces
Homemade Costs: $0.25 per ounce
Ideas for Food Blends:
Beet and Blueberry: Mix beet and blueberry purees at a 1:1 ratio. My baby prefers beets when blended.
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