Homemade Baby Food Carrots

5 from 6 votes

Homemade baby food carrots are easy to make and only contain two ingredients - organic carrots and water! Plus they taste so much better than store-bought baby food.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: baby food

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Author: Laura

Cost: $3

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound organic carrots (peeled)
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2-4 Tablespoons water

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Peel the carrots and cut them into 2" long pieces.
Transfer cut carrots to a bowl, add olive oil and stir to coat.
Spread the oiled carrots in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes, stir and bake for 20 more or until soft and golden brown.
Add desired amount of water and roasted carrots to your Vitamix (or other high-powered blender or food processor) and blend until smooth.

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Notes

Ingredients

Carrots. I suggest whole, organic carrots for the best tasting results. I have also used organic baby carrots to skip peeling and cutting and they work great as well.
Olive oil. this is optional. Avocado oil is also a good choice if you've already introduced your baby to avocados.
Water. Use enough water to blend the carrots into a smooth puree.

Cooking Methods

If you'd prefer not to roast the carrots, you can steam them on the stovetop for 15 minutes or cook them in a crockpot set to high for 1-2 hours - until soft.

Store

Store baby food carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

How to Freeze Baby Food Carrots

I recommend making a large batch of carrot puree and freezing it in individual portions. Measure 2 tablespoon portions into the wells of these silicone ice cube trays (which are my absolute favorite because they have a hard rim, making it easy to transport them from the counter to the freezer)!

Then let the baby food freeze, pop the cubes out and store in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the freezer.

Reheat

Warm frozen cubes in the microwave for about 60 seconds on high. Stir and test the temperature to be sure it isn't too warm, then feed your baby. Or, gently warm the baby food carrots on the stovetop.

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