Second Baby Food: Carrots and Broccoli

This make-ahead baby food broccoli recipe with carrots is made with breast milk for an easy-to-digest mash that's perfect for growing babies.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 22 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 cup breast milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots and broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer steamed carrots and broccoli to a blender or food processor. Add breast milk and water and blend until creamy. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.

Step 3

Spread blended mixture into an ice cube tray, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until solid, 2 to 3 hours.

Step 4

Transfer frozen cubes to a zip-top freezer bag and store in the freezer.