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wholesome babyfood recipes

Recipes created by the mothers of food blog The Modern Proper. Between them they have five children and they believe that sharing food and your home leads to sharing life. Inviting others around your table is a beautiful way to strengthen friendships and build community.

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Beet, Carrot & Mango

3 small red beets, washed well & quartered 3 small carrots, washed well, tops removed, cut into 3 inch pieces 1 cup frozen or fresh mango

1. Add 2 inches of water to a small pot fitted with a steaming basket. 2. Steam beets and carrots together over low heat for 15 minutes until tender when poked with a fork. 3. Add the steamed beets & carrots along with the frozen mango to a high powered blender or food processor. 4. Process until smooth. 5. Store in an airtight container for up to one week. Or freeze for up to one month.

Blueberry Banana & Mint

2 bananas, very ripe ½ cup frozen blueberries 1 sprig fresh mint, leaves only

1. Place all ingredients in a high powered blender. 2. Process until smooth. 3. Store in an airtight container for up to one week. Or freeze for up to one month.

Sweet Potato, Ginger & Apple

1 large sweet potato, peeled, 1” cubed 2 apples, peeled, cored, 2” cubed 1” piece fresh ginger, peeled

1. Add sweet potato to a large pot of boiling water. Boil for 5 minutes before adding the apples. Boil the sweet potato and apples together for 10 minutes before adding the ginger to the pot. Boil 5 minutes longer until the potatoes and apples are tender. 2. Drain the water off and transfer all ingredients in a high powered blender or food processor. Process until smooth. 3. Store in an airtight container for up to one week. Or freeze for up to one month.

Spinach & Pear

4 large handfuls spinach 2 pears, peeled, cored, quartered

1. Place both the spinach & pears in a high powered blender. Process until smooth. 2. Store in an airtight container for up to one week. Or freeze for up to one month.