Baby Food Recipes: Sweet Potato Puree

Serves 32

15 mins prep

60 mins cook

75 mins total

This simple to make, sweet potato baby food recipe is an easy puree that is quick, easy and great for babies 6 months of age or older! It's popular first food for babies, and is packed with vitamins and nutrients!

2 servings

⅕ pounds organic sweet potato about 2-3 medium sized ones

½ oz water more if you want a thinner puree

For Roasting in the Oven

Preheat oven to 400F
Cut potatoes lengthwise
Place potatoes flesh side down on a sheet tray covered with parchment paper
Pour 8oz water onto the sheet tray
Roast 60 minutes until tender. The potatoes should be bubbling and caramelized.
Allow to cool 10-15 minutes so you can hold the potatoes without a problem.
Spoon out the flesh/peel off the skin and put into a blender with 8-10oz water. Puree until smooth.
Pour into ice cube trays, allow to cool, wrap/cover, and freeze.

For Microwaving

Wrap potatoes in saran wrap and poke a few holes in the potato with a fork
Microwave on baked potato setting
Allow to cool
Spoon out the flesh/peel off the skin and put into a blender with 8-10oz water. Puree until smooth.
Pour into ice cube trays, allow to cool, wrap/cover, and freeze.