I like to feed my toddler food with lots of flavor and textures. But I think there is always room for simple foods and simple meals. Sweet potato puree is one I fed her in her first couple weeks of eating solids. Safe to say, she was a fan! Sweet potato puree is not only soft, but it’s rich and hearty. She’s 19 months old now, and I still serve it to her just as is! I also like to make sweet potato puree to use in other recipes. It’s great to use in quick breads, stews and sweets! It’s super handy and freezer friendly, too. You can double or triple this recipe to freeze. I hope you love this puree as much as we do!
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Benefits of Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are high in fiber and antioxidants which support gut health and our immune system. They contain vitamin A, which supports our vision, and the skin of the potato has just as many nutrients. It’s a cancer-fighting superfood!
For Littles
Sweet potato puree was one of the first foods I fed Willow when she first started solids. I loved to add spices to it like cinnamon and cardamom. I also would mix breast milk into the sweet potato puree for extra nutrients and for a lighter texture! Feel free to add butter, milk or different spices . I started adding spices to Willow’s food when she was just 7 months old. You can serve this to your little one 6 months+!
How To
Chop up your sweet potato and cook or steam in boiling water for 10-13 minutes.
Strain the sweet potatoes and throw them in a mini food processor or baby food processor. Blend until smooth.
Serve warm!
Sweet Potato Puree
Course: Fall, For Toddlers, Healthy, Starting Solids, Winter2
servings5
minutes13
minutesIngredients
1 sweet potato cut 1 1/2 into inch pieces
Optional Add ins- (1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or cardamom, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon butter)
Directions
- Cooking Method 1 – Cook in Water
- Place the sweet potatoes in a small pot and fill with water until the water is just covering the sweet potatoes. Place the pot on a burner and bring the water to a boil. Let cook for 10-13 minutes, until you can pierce the sweet potato easily with a fork.
- Cooking Method 2 – Steamer Basket
- Fill a small pot with water until it just touches the steamer basket. Put the steamer basket to the side. Place the pot on a burner and bring the water to a boil. Once at a boil, put the steamer basket into the saucepan and place the sweet potatoes in the basket. Cover and let cook 25-30 minutes, until you can pierce the sweet potato easily with a fork.
- Strain the sweet potatoes and place in a small food processor or baby food processor. Blend until smooth. (If you desire, this is also the time to add other ingredients like spices or milk).
- You can store in airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Enjoy!:)
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