Roasted Butternut Squash, Pear, Dates Puree (8 m+)

This Roasted Butternut Squash, Pear, Dates puree makes for a smooth, sweet, and flavorful baby food combo. It brings together tasty flavors for your little one to explore. Nutrient-dense to help your baby continue to grow strong and healthy. 

Roasted Butternut Squash, Pear, Dates Puree

This Roasted Butternut Squash, Pear, Dates Puree is delicious and packed with nutrients. Butternut Squash is rich in vitamins C, E, B-6, folate, and potassium among others. Pears are a great source of fiber, antioxidants, and are great for digestion. Dates are also rich in fiber and antioxidants. In addition, they contain many minerals like phosphorous, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. All important nutrients your baby needs for a great development.

This is also a great puree to introduce to your baby once they are ready to start trying spices. Cinnamon and nutmeg are two great spices and perfect to introduce to your baby. They have very distinctive flavors that will help your baby’s palate to expand and be adventurous and always willing to try new foods and flavors.

Another great thing about this puree is that you can actually use it in other recipes. If you have some leftover add it to pancake or waffle batter. No need to add any sweeteners or spices to it since this puree packs enough of both. You can even add it to a muffin batter. Adding some extra nutrition to any of these and the whole family will be able to enjoy it.

Health Benefits of Butternut Squash:

• Rich in Antioxidants
• Promotes Strong Bones
• Rich in Fiber
• Lowers Blood Pressure
• Low Calorie

At what age can my baby have this Puree?

While this Roasted Butternut Squash, Pear, Dates puree is very smooth, it’s recommended for babies no younger than 8 months. This puree calls for spices like cinnamon and nutmeg which should be introduced at a more advanced stage of infants having solids.

What you need to make this Roasted Butternut Squash, Pear, Dates puree:

• Butternut Squash
• Pear
• Dates
• Cinnmaon
• Nutmeg
• Water

What makes this Puree healthy and beneficial for baby:

This puree is highly beneficial for your baby. Butternut Squash is rich in vitamins C, E, B-6, folate, and potassium among others. Pears are a great source of fiber, antioxidants, and are great for digestion. Dates are also rich in fiber and antioxidants. In addition, they contain many minerals like phosphorous, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. All important nutrients your baby needs for a great development.

How to freeze this baby Puree:

1. Serve in portions your baby is currently eating.
2. Use small airtight containers that are freezer friendly to store your baby food in.
3. Freeze for up to 6 months.
4. Thaw out in the fridge over night or for 12-24 hours.
5. Transfer puree to a small pot and warm up on low heat.
6. Feed puree to your baby.

Did you like this Roasted Butternut Squash, Pear, Dates Puree recipe? You may also like to give these other baby purees a try:

• Butternut Squash, Broccoli, Pear, Peach
• Sweet Potato, Kale, and Chickpeas
• Roasted Sweet Potato. Peaches, Cherries, Carrot
• Pumpkin, Apple, Carrot, Dates

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Roasted Butternut Squash, Pear, Dates Puree (8 m+)

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

• 1 cup roasted butternut squash
• 2 pears (peeled and core removed)
• 2 dates (pitted)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. Steam pear for 10 minutes. 

2. Blend all ingredients together until desired consistency is reached.

3. Divide into desired portions. Use within 3 days and freeze additional portions. 

Recipe Notes

*Use all organic ingredients if possible. 

**Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links and sponsored content. All the opinions are my own and I only recommend products I use in my own home with my own family. 

*Post updated as of 8/2/20