Sweet Potato Puree for Baby

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Sweet Potato Puree for Baby

Sweet potato puree is creamy and delicious, and not to mention packed with nutrients essential to your baby’s growth and development. A great baby food puree to start your little one’s solid food journey.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Baby Food

Cuisine: American

Servings: Baby Food Servings

Calories: 172kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

Equipment

Sheet Tray
food processor or blender

Ingredients

2 medium yams, washed
1/4 - 1/2 cup breast milk, formula or water, optional
1 teaspoon cinnamon, optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Poke several holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork.
Place on a sheet tray and bake for an hour.
When sweet potatoes are cool to the touch, peel off the skin and scoop insides into a food processor with remaining ingredients.
Puree until smooth.
Cool and serve.

Notes

For some extra flavor depth, use coconut milk (full fat or light) as the liquid in this recipe. My kids loved that!
To Store: Store leftover puree in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze the puree.
To Freeze: Spoon puree into silicone baby cube trays or airtight glass containers and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat when ready to serve.

Other Cooking Methods:

- Boiling: Place the sweet potato chunks in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook until they're fork-tender, which usually takes around 15-20 minutes depending on the size of your chunks.
- Steaming: If you prefer steaming, place the sweet potato chunks in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam until they're soft and easily pierced with a fork, about 20-25 minutes.

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