Ginger has been loving feeding herself these pops. I'm fondly referring to them as "baby food pops." They're just pureed fruits and vegetables, frozen in BPA-free molds. The first ones we made were cherry and steamed green beans. She liked them, but they could have used some coconut cream or avocado to smooth out the texture.
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The last two flavors we made have been smooth and delish. They are avocado pear (pictured at the top) and nectarine kiwi banana (in the photo with Ginger). And not only does Ginger love feeding herself these baby food pops, but they're great for her teething gums!
Acocado Pear Baby Food Pops
I pureed:
2 avocado
2 pear (skin removed)
I filled the molds half way, insert sticks, and froze.
I soaked in hot water for a minute to remove the pops from the mold.
Made about six.
Nectarine Kiwi Banana Baby Food Pops
I pureed:
3 nectarines
1 kiwi
about 2 inches of banana
I filled the molds half way, insert sticks, and froze.
I soaked in hot water for a minute to remove the pops from the mold.
Made about six.
Note: Everything I used was organic and ripe.
♥, Kelly
P.S. I know you're going to ask what age these are for, but it all depends on the baby. Ginger is ready to eat them now, at ten months.
P.S. I know you're going to ask what age these are for, but it all depends on the baby. Ginger is ready to eat them now, at ten months.
21 comments:
Oh Ginger is so cute and clearly likes her "pops". My second daughter would not try any food until 1-year-old and I was really ready for some relief (because she was 100% breast milk up to that point). My girls might like a variation of these baby pops!
You are a GENIUS! avocado and pear?!? thank you!
Maya
Ginger sure looks happy! And adorable! Before one even considers the nutritional benefits, I think these baby food pops beat any other baby food for desirability, that's for sure. ;-)
xo,
Shirley
This is such a good idea!!! I have a question though. Are they strictly "baby food" or can adults indulge too? ;)
Looks yummy! Will have to remember these when our 4th is ready to eat. I will have to make extras I'm sure as my kids will want some too ;o)
OMG! She is so adorable. What a cutie! I love these popsicle ideas. I wish I had them when I had my youngest, who is now 4.
Wow! What an awesome idea! I'll be having a new baby soon and can't wait to do this when he gets a bit bigger.
I want to eat those avocado and pear pops...congratulations Kelly! You've made baby food appeal to adults :)
It's not a good idea. Frozen food is not good for the babies. If you want to build up strong immune system don't give frozen food. Find informations online.
I just made the Avocado Pear Pops & used the leftover to feed my baby for dinner. She loves it as a baby food! Definitely will be making it as pops & baby food often! Thanks for the post!
My son is 2 1/2 now but he still loves his nana-cado ( puréed banana and avocado) we freeze it in single serving size and pop them out for lunch or dinner. He eats his at room temperature but the combo is great and nutritious. I'm going to try nana-pear next!
I've been desperate to find a way on how to make my tot eat her fruits and veggies. She's such a fussy eater. Good thing a pediatric dietician showed me this blog. Thanks for this post.
I think frozen food is fine. We all survived.
just so you know, i have been slightly obsessing over these pops for like, months now! I originally intended to make them for my teething niece, but now that my husband is sick with the flu & soar throat I am using that as an excuse to make them for us! LOL is that wrong? I will be attempting this tonight. BTW thanks for the amazon link. Bought the same molds!
I see the link to the popsicle mold; is that the same one? It looks bigger. Or did you just fill them only half way, and use wooden sticks instead of the included base(s). How did you get the wooden sticks to stay in the right position while freezing?
I see the link to the popsicle mold; is that the same one? It looks bigger. Or did you just fill them only half way, and use wooden sticks instead of the included base(s). How did you get the wooden sticks to stay in the right position while freezing?
What a great idea! I just pinned this to remember for when my bun in the oven is to this stage :)
those look yummy!!! can't wait to make them for our 5 kiddos.
peace and raw health,
elizabet
My kids love frozen peas, frozen fruit and homemade popsicles. They are healthy.
What a wonderful idea! My toddler isn't teething but I love these pops as a way to get him to eat more fruits and veggies - unfortunately he's going through the typical "picky" stage. Ugh! So frustrating! New fan here! www.royalfeather.com
My 1 year loved the avacado and pear. Great idea! Thanks!!
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