Spinach and Apple Baby Food Recipe

I love spinach! One of my favorite spinach baby food recipes is a simple combination of spinach and apples. The sweetness of the apple balances out the earthy taste of the spinach, creating a tasty and healthy spinach and apple baby food puree.

It’s so delicious, and Mommy says it’s packed full of nutrients too. The vibrant green color of the puree makes it visually appealing as well. I can’t get enough of this tasty treat, and I always feel energized after eating it. Spinach is a great start to solid foods. Here is my favorite way to eat it.

Spinach and Apple Baby Food

This spinach and apple baby food recipe is the perfect way to introduce this nutritious leafy green to your little one. Spinach is an excellent source of iron, which will help support your baby’s growing body and brain development. Apples add a touch of natural sweetness to balance out the earthy flavor of the spinach.

Spinach provides protein and is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, iron, and potassium. Apples, on the other hand, are a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C.

Iron is particularly important for breastfed babies approaching their 6-month birthday. Babies are born with around six months worth of iron reserves. It’s important to start an iron-rich diet of solid foods no later than this milestone. This recipe combines the mild sweetness of apples with the earthy flavor of spinach, creating a delicious and nutritious combination that your baby will love.

Ingredients:

3 medium sized apples

1 large bunch of spinach

Preparation:

Preheat the steamer on high heat.

Wash the apples thoroughly. Cut the apples into quarters, ensuring to remove all traces of the core and all seeds. Place the apple pieces in the steamer, cover, and reduce the temperature to medium heat.

Apples have been around for about 9 million years, much longer than humans. Apples are part of the rose family, along with pears and plums.

Some babies get upset stomachs from apple peels. Remove the peels if you’re not sure how your baby’s tummy reacts to them. It is also a good idea to peel the apples if your baby prefers food of a smoother consistency. You can peel the apples before steaming with a knife or peeler. You can also remove the peels after steaming and cooling by picking the peel off the softened fruit.

Spinach is usually grown in sandy soil, and the leaves tend to trap much of that sand. It’s important to remove all traces of sand before cooking. Otherwise, the baby food will be gritty.

Spinach has more iron per calorie than beef and more potassium than bananas. Spinach is also rich in antioxidants, which help fight oxidative stress.

Place the spinach leaves in a large bowl and fill the bowl with cool water. Move the leaves around to dislodge any sand, drain away the water, and repeat. Refill the bowl with fresh water, dislodge any last traces of sand, and scoop floating leaves from the top, leaving any remaining sand at the bottom of the bowl.

Remove any tough stems from the leaves. Give the spinach leaves one last rinse in cool running water, and place them on a plate lined with paper towels. Use the paper towel to lightly toss the leaves until mostly dry.

Apples come in over 7,500 varieties, like Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp. The largest apple ever recorded weighed over 4 pounds. The average weight of an apple is around 0.33 pounds.

After about 15 minutes of steaming, the apples should just be starting to get tender. Reduce the heat to medium-low and put the spinach leaves on top of the apples. Steam for another 5 minutes or until the spinach begins to wilt. The apples should be soft when pierced with a fork but still retain their shape.

The spinach leaves can trap a lot of moisture during the steaming process. Remove the spinach and apples from the steamer and place them in a colander, strainer, or on a plate lined with fresh paper towels. Set aside to cool until lukewarm or room temperature.

Place the apples and spinach in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. You can add a little water, formula, or breast milk to reach your desired consistency. Your baby will love this homemade, wholesome treat!

Cooked spinach doesn’t keep well in the fridge. This spinach and apple baby food puree can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Remember that pureed produce will lose nutritional value quickly due to oxidation, but freezing the puree will preserve most of the nutrients.

We like to store leftover puree in the freezer in meal-sized portions. This baby food can remain frozen for up to 3 months. It makes a nutritious and delicious meal for your little one, packed with vitamins and minerals.