Looking for a nutritious and comforting meal for your baby? This Potato, Carrot & Sweetcorn Purée combines simple vegetables into a smooth, naturally sweet purée that’s packed with goodness for growing little ones.
Made with wholesome ingredients and no unnecessary additives, it’s a great way to introduce your baby to a variety of vegetables while encouraging healthy eating habits from an early age.
Ingredients
- 25g unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 175g carrots, peeled and chopped
- 200g potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 250ml low-sodium vegetable stock or water
- 50g sweetcorn (fresh or frozen)
- 1–2 tablespoons breast milk or prepared infant formula (if needed)
Method
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and gently sauté the onion for about 1 minute.
- Add the carrots and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Stir in the potatoes, add the vegetable stock or water, cover, and simmer over a medium heat for approximately 15 minutes.
- Add the sweetcorn and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth.
- Stir in breast milk or prepared infant formula if a thinner consistency is needed.
Helpful Tips
- Introduce one new food every 3–5 days to monitor for possible allergies or sensitivities.
- Do not add salt, sugar, honey, or stock cubes. Honey should never be given to babies under 12 months of age.
- Breast milk or prepared infant formula can be added to create a smoother consistency and a familiar flavour.
- Freeze leftover purée in ice cube trays. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to freezer-safe bags or airtight containers.
- Use frozen purées within 1–3 months for the best quality.
- Reheat until piping hot, then allow the food to cool before serving.
- Never refreeze thawed baby food.
Homemade baby food is a simple and affordable way to provide fresh, nutritious meals while introducing your little one to new flavours and textures.
Has your little one tried potato, carrot, and sweetcorn together? Share your baby’s favourite vegetable purée in the comments.
