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Best Baby Food Combinations (50 Easy Recipe Ideas + Tips)

Learn this simple approach to making baby food combinations with this master list of ideas. With this post, you’ll always have ideas for easy baby meals that both taste great and are realistic for you to execute…even with a busy schedule!

Baby Food Combinations

Moving from single ingredient baby foods to combinations in stage 2 baby food is such a fun stage of feeding babies because things can get so much more flavorful and interesting! And it means that you can batch cook basic purees and then combine them in so many delicious ways to keep things interesting and nutrition varied.

And while I am not opposed to sometimes buying baby food, each of these ideas is super easy—even if you are very busy. I love to have a stash of these in the freezer to use for quick meals in a pinch. (And to be honest, we still use them in the toddler years as easy ways to offer up veggies!)

TIP: Scroll to the recipe at the end of the post for all of the details, and read through the post for answers to common questions and basics about making baby food combos.

Ingredients in Baby Food Combinations

To make the baby foods in this post, you’ll need basic ingredients (that will obviously vary according to which specific puree you choose). The base purees are made with:

  • Apples
  • Bananas
  • Blueberries
  • Butternut Squash
  • Carrots
  • Mango
  • Pear
  • Peas
  • Spinach
  • Sweet Potatoes

TIP: Then, to mix things into combinations, you can add in peanut butter, plain whole milk yogurt, Baby Oatmeal, Baby Rice Cereal, and other purees including those made with beans, chicken, pineapple, avocado, peach, and more.

How to Make Stage 2 Baby Food Combinations Step-by-Step

Here’s a look at the simple process involved in making this sort of stage 2 baby food. Scroll down to the bottom of the recipe for the full information.

  1. Make your base purees.
  2. Store or freeze until ready to combine.
  3. Stir together the purees, adding any optional spices or ingredients, until uniform.
  4. Serve with a spoon or in a reusable pouch.

TIP: I like to make the single ingredient purees and freeze them, then mix and match frozen cubes of purees into yummy combinations. This ensures that you have flexibility to adjust if baby doesn’t love one combination and that you can change up the flavors you’re offering regularly.

How do you combine baby food?

With the way I do it, you simply make two purees (or one puree if you plan to combine it with something like yogurt or oatmeal) and mix them together. You can really do any combinations that sound good to you. I have 10 base purees and 5 easy combination ideas for you to get started, but then you can totally run with it!

Best Baby Food Containers

For storing baby food, I like these Wean Green Storage Cubes (they are glass and are insanely durable—I’ve been using the same set for 8 years), these Beaba Clip Containers, and these Wee Sprout Containers. My go-to reusable pouches include this silicone one from Squeasy Gear and these Wee Sprouts BPA-free plastic ones. (I prefer the 3 ounce size for babies in both pouch options.)

Apple Baby Food Ideas

Once you make basic Apple Puree, you can combine it with so many yummy flavors!

  • + plain whole milk yogurt = Apple Yogurt
  • + Baby Oatmeal = Apple Oatmeal
  • + Spinach Puree = Apple Spinach Baby Food
  • + Carrot Puree = Apple Carrot Baby Food
  • + Butternut Squash Puree = Apple Squash Baby food

Banana Baby Food Ideas

Try these easy combinations that start with Banana Puree.

  • + Peanut Butter Puree = Banana Peanut Butter Baby Food
  • + plain whole milk yogurt = Banana Yogurt
  • + Baby Oatmeal + Banana Oatmeal
  • + Bean Puree = Banana Bean Puree
  • + Avocado Puree + Banana Avocado Puree

Baby Food Combinations with Blueberries

Start with Blueberry Puree, then transform it into these fun flavors.

  • + plain whole milk yogurt = Blueberry yogurt
  • + Baby Oatmeal = Blueberry Oatmeal
  • + Banana Puree = Blueberry Banana Puree
  • + Mango Puree = Blueberry Mango Puree
  • + Peach Puree = Blueberry Peach Puree

Baby Food Combinations with Butternut Squash

Smooth Butternut Squash Puree is a great base as it’s rich in nutrients and has a naturally mild flavor. (Any of these would be great with a tiny pinch of cinnamon.)

  • + Pear Puree = Squash Pear Puree
  • + Bean Puree = Squash Bean Puree
  • + Banana Puree = Squash Banana Puree
  • + Applesauce = Squash Apple Puree
  • + plain whole milk yogurt = Squash Yogurt

Baby Food Combinations with Carrots

Start with Carrot Puree, then add in new flavors!

  • + Apple Puree + Sweet Potato Puree = Carrot Apple Sweet Potato Puree
  • + Pear Puree + Sweet Potato Puree = Carrot Pear Sweet Potato Puree
  • + Banana Puree = Carrot Banana Baby Food
  • + Quinoa Baby Food = Carrot Quinoa Baby Food
  • + Bean Puree = Carrot Bean Puree

Baby Food Combinations with Mango

Mango Puree is a cinch to make and is so intensely flavorful—which makes it play really well with other purees!

  • + plain whole milk yogurt = Mango Yogurt
  • + Baby Oatmeal = Mango Oatmeal
  • + Banana Puree = Mango Banana Puree
  • + Avocado Puree = Mango Avocado Puree
  • + Peach Puree = Mango Peach Puree

Pear Baby Food Combinations

Ripe pears make delicious Pear Baby Food that freezes and combines well.

  • + Avocado Puree = Pear Avocado Puree
  • + Baby Oatmeal + Cinnamon = Pear Cinnamon Oatmeal
  • + Banana Puree = Pear Banana Puree
  • + Pea Puree = Pear Pee Puree
  • + Carrot Puree = Pear Carrot Puree

Baby Food Combinations with Peas

Keep a bag of frozen peas in the freezer and homemade Pea Puree is just minutes away. Then try:

  • + Apple Puree = Pea Apple Puree
  • + Pear Puree = Pea Pear Puree
  • + Mango Puree = Pea Mango Puree
  • + Banana Puree = Pea Banana Baby Food
  • + Pineapple Puree = Pea Pineapple Puree

Baby Food Combinations with Spinach

My Spinach Baby food already has peas in it (to ensure it’s smooth and mellow in flavor). You can also combine it with:

  • + Apple Puree = Spinach Apple Puree
  • + Pear Puree = Spinach Pear Puree
  • + plain whole milk yogurt = Savory Spinach Yogurt
  • + Quinoa Baby Food and pinch Parmesan cheese = Spinach Parmesan Quinoa
  • + Bean Puree = Spinach Bean Puree

Sweet Potato Baby Food Ideas

Start with a batch of Sweet Potato Baby Food and then try these yummy options:

  • + Chicken Puree = Sweet Potato Chicken Baby Food
  • + Bean Puree = Sweet Potato Bean Puree
  • + Applesauce = Sweet Potato Applesauce
  • + Carrot Puree + Cinnamon = Cinnamon Sweet Potato Carrot Puree
  • + Bean Puree + Cumin = Mexican Sweet Potato Bean Puree

How to Store Baby Food—and Send it to Daycare

I prefer to freeze batches of baby food in a silicone ice cube tray overnight, transfer it to a zip top freezer bag, then store it until I’m ready to serve or combine it. You can then mix and match from the single ingredient purees you have in the freezer by adding a cube or two of two purees to a container. If you do that the night before you plan to serve the food, it will thaw and be ready to stir together.

This makes it easy to batch cook and have a lot of option to feed baby at home or at daycare.

Tips for Making the Best Baby Food Combinations (Stage 2 & Stage 3)

  • These Stage 2 baby foods are great to introduce after baby has started solids with single ingredient baby foods.
  • For a 6 month old baby, 1-2 tablespoons baby food may be plenty for a single serving. For a 9 month old baby, they might want ¼ cup or more.
  • Adjust the servings based on your child’s hunger, using a roughly one to one ratio of the purees in each combination.
  • Read more about the differences in Baby Food Stages here.
  • Find my best tips for Baby Food Storage here.
  • Add in a little mashed avocado, coconut oil, or Prune Puree to help with baby constipation.
  • Serve with a spoon or in a reusable pouch.

I’d love to hear your feedback on these ideas, so please comment and rate the recipe ideas below! I appreciate all of your comments so much.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Author Amy Palanjian

Cuisine American

Course Baby Food

Calories 5kcal

Servings 6

1-2 tablespoons Butternut Squash Puree and with one of the following
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons Pear Puree
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons Bean Puree
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons Banana Puree
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons Applesauce
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons plain whole milk yogurt
1-2 tablespoons Spinach Puree and one of the following:
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons Apple Puree
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons Pear Puree
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons plain whole milk yogurt
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons Quinoa Baby Food and pinch Parmesan cheese
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons Bean Puree
1-2 tablespoons Sweet Potato Puree and one of the following:
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons Chicken Puree
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons Bean Puree
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons Applesauce
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons Carrot Puree and pinch cinnamon
  • ▢ 1-2 tablespoons Bean Puree and pinch cumin

  • Prepare each puree. Freeze in a silicone ice cube tray, transferring the cubes to a freezer bag once solid, or store in the refrigerator as needed.

  • Place roughly equal amounts of the two (or more) purees you plan to combine into a bowl. Stir together. (If the purees are frozen, place a cube or two of each into a bowl or storage container. the night before you plan to serve and let thaw overnight in the fridge before stirring together. Or thaw at room temperature for about 2 hours.)

  • Serve or store for later.

  • Mixing Bowl

  • Reusable Pouch

  • Silicone Ice Cube Tray

  • Taste the purees and add more of a sweeter one if needed.
  • Add small pinches of spices like cinnamon, ground ginger, and cumin to add flavor.
  • Add small pinches of ground flaxseed to add healthy fats.
  • Serve with a baby spoon or in a reusable pouch.
  • Pack for daycare if needed in small airtight containers.
  • Serve cold or warm just slightly.
  • If. baby has a dairy intolerance, use a nondairy, unsweetened nondairy yogurt.
  • If baby has a nut allergy, use a nut-free alternative that's unsweetened such as Sunbutter.

Calories: 5kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 11mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 30IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 1mg

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Carrot Puree For Babies By Stage + Combination Ideas

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Making carrot puree for baby is one of the best ways to introduce andprepare carrots for babiesat an early age. Due to it’s nutritional profile and sweet taste, carrot puree makes a great stage 1 baby food for 6 months old babies.

Usually the carrot puree is well accepted whether is served alone as stage 1 baby food or when incorporated in other foods like soups, baked goods or other vegetable puree combinations as stage 2 or 3 baby food options.

Carrot Puree For Babies – Benefits

  • Fresh homemade carrot pure is so much more superior in terms of nutrition and quality when compared to pre-made carrot puree. Don’t be tempted to buy just out of convenience. Keep in mind that jarred baby food is pasteurized and can sit on the shelves for up to a year, which means that most of the nutrients are long gone. Moreover according to 2021 reports, baby food is also often contaminated with heavy metals.
  • Doesn’t require too much effort and time: to puree carrots for baby food is simple and easy.
  • Infants and young children around 5-6 months typically prefer smooth foods over foods with lumps or chunks.
  • Carrots are rich source of antioxidants like carotenoids, anthocyanins also dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals which play an important part in preventing disease and setting a healthy eating pattern.
Carrot puree for baby.

Ingredients For Baby Carrot Puree (Stage 1)

  • Fresh carrots – you can choose any color, orange, red, white or purple they all are rich in antioxidants with a slight difference in nutrients. Fresh is always better than frozen.
  • Liquid – to thin out the puree. You can use some water, breast milk or some homemade chicken stock without salt.

Best Carrots For Making Puree

If you are buying carrots for babies, then buy regular, unprocessed, full-grown organic carrots (not pre-sliced baby carrots). You should clean and cut the carrots at home just before cooking for minimal nutrient loss.

How To Make Stage 1 Carrot Puree For Babies

  1. First wash and peel the carrots. Cut them into slices or keep them whole if they are small.
  2. Now, there are many ways to cook carrots, but the best option in terms of nutrition retention is steaming. Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket and cover with a lid.Steam on medium-low heat for approximately 12-15 minutes (it depends on the size) or until they are soft when pierced with a fork.

4. Blend: transfer cooked carrots into a small blender, then add the liquid of your choice and puree until smooth. Add little by little if you’re not sure how much you need. I have some references of how much liquid will be needed in the recipe card below.

How to make carrot puree for babies.

Add-Ins

Add flavor to baby carrot puree:

  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Himalayan pink salt (for babies 9 months+)
  • Dried herbs (sage, basil, oregano)
  • Garlic, onion
  • Cumin

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Make smooth carrot puree for a 5-6 month baby (stage 1).

How much carrot puree a baby can eat per day?

Begin with a very small amount (about 1 to 2 teaspoons) a day. In the next few weeks gradually increase to 2 to 3 tablespoons along with other types of puree.

Textures you can get: mashed carrots, thick carrot puree, thin smooth carrot puree.

Carrot Puree Combinations Ideas (Stage 2)

  • carrot and cauliflower puree
  • pureed carrot and cooked chicken or beef
  • cooked beans (black, white, chickpeas) and carrot puree
  • steamed apples (or pear) and carrot puree
  • carrot and sweet potato puree
  • mango blueberry and carrot puree
  • carrot and mango puree
  • carrot and strawberry puree
  • steamed peas and carrot puree
  • mashed avocado and carrot puree
  • steamed zucchini and carrot puree
  • pureed carrot with rice or oatmeal porridge
  • steamed kale (or other greens) and carrot puree
  • broccoli, apple and carrot puree
  • puree carrots with a some stock/broth or cream and add seasonings of your choice.

How To Store The Carrot Puree

  • Store leftovers for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. You can use these 4 oz reusable containers for baby food.
  • Freeze for longer storage in a portioned freezer tray for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw / reheat – just pop them out of the freezer and place them in the refrigerator to thaw overnight. Reheat at low temperature in a covered pot or serve at room temperature.
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Carrot Puree For Babies By Stage + Combination Ideas

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Serving carrot puree for babies is one of the best ways to introduce carrots to babies at an early age. Due to it’s nutritional profile and sweet taste, carrot puree make a great stage 1 baby food for 6 months old babies. Usually the carrot puree is well accepted whether is served alone or incorporated in other foods like soups or baked goods.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Blending Time 2 mins

Total Time 22 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Baby Food

Servings 0.75 cup

Calories 52 kcal

  • 2 medium carrots (washed, peeled)
Choose one of the options for blending: 
  • 1/2 cup liquid (water, breast milk, or homemade stock) (pourable puree – 6 month old babies)
  • 1/4 cup liquid (water, breast milk, or homemade stock) (for a thicker puree – 7 months+)
  •  2-3  tbsp  liquid (for mashed carrots)
Prepare The Carrots
Cook The Carrots

  • You can choose one of the ways to cook the carrots (steam, roast, boil).

  • The best option in terms of nutrition retention is steaming. 

    Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket and cover with a lid. 

  • Steam on medium-low heat for approximately 10-15 minutes (it depends on the size) or until they are soft when pierced with a fork.

Blend Carrot Into Puree

  • Transfer cooked carrots into a blender, then add the liquid of your choice and puree until smooth. Add little by little if you’re not sure how much you need.

Add flavor to baby carrot puree: Cinnamon, nutmeg, Himalayan pink salt (for babies 9 months+), dried herbs (sage, basil, oregano), garlic, onion, cumin.

 

Carrot Puree Baby Food Combinations Ideas (Stage 2):
  • carrot and cauliflower puree
  • pureed carrot and cooked chicken or beef
  • steamed broccoli, apple and carrot puree
  • cooked beans (black, white, chickpeas) and carrot puree
  • steamed apples (or pear) and carrot puree
  • mango blueberry and carrot puree
  • steamed peas and carrot puree
  • mashed avocado and carrot puree
  • steamed zucchini and carrot puree
  • pureed carrot with rice or oatmeal porridge
  • steamed kale (or other greens) and carrot puree
  • puree carrots with a some stock/broth or cream and add seasonings of your choice.

Serving: 0.75cupCalories: 52kcal

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