Butternut Squash Puree

Butternut squash is a nutritious food with a great flavor, perfect for your baby's diet. Learn how to make butternut squash puree that your baby won’t be able to get enough of.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: butternut squash baby food

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: servings

Calories: 141kcal

Equipment

Baking sheet
Kitchen knife
Blender or food processor
Baby food jars

Ingredients

1 Butternut Squash Large
1 tbsp Olive oil or coconut oil for under 8 months
1/2 cup Milk

Instructions

Microwave the butternut squash for 6 minutes. Allow to cool
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the squash in half widthwise and then remove skin.
Cut in half again this time lengthwise and remove the seeds from both halves.
Cube the squash and place onto a baking sheet. Coat with oil and bake for 40 minutes, or until softened.
Blend the squash with milk until smooth.
Transfer your puree to jars.

Notes

Pick the best quality butternut squash - with a firm, deep brown stem, and hard, dark beige skin color.

Add butternut squash to other pureed foods for picky eaters.

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