Sweet Potato Puree (Weaning Baby Food)

Sweet Potato Puree is a must-try baby food recipe to ensure that your baby gets the best and safest food. Introduce your baby to vegetables as early as six months old to keep them healthy and strong!

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Baby-friendly, naturally sweet puree that is quick and easy to make, and your little one will love every spoonful.

How to Make Sweet Potato Puree

Every meal matters, especially for infants who are starting on purees. Let’s make your baby’s mealtime the best one yet!

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are highly nutritious root vegetables that are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to protect the baby from chronic diseases. Its fiber content also helps with improving gut health and digestion. 

These are usually in season from October to March. Sweet potatoes usually have a mildly sweet and starchy flavor which will be very savory and enjoyable for babies to consume. 

Directions

  1. Run the potatoes under warm water to eliminate harmful chemicals affecting the baby’s health. 
  2. Use a clean knife to slice them into halves of smaller pieces.
  3. Arrange the sweet potatoes on a baking tray.
  4. Bake them in a preheated oven set at 200°C for 30 minutes or until done. 
  5. There are two methods to puree; choose the one that applies to your baby. 

For babies aged 10 months and older

Peel the baked sweet potatoes. Then, mash the soft ones with a fork or masher. It is best to mash them while they are still hot. 

For babies aged 6 months old and older

Transfer them into a blender. Add lukewarm drinking water, depending on how you want the consistency to be. Blend until smooth. 

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This puree is a simple yet healthy recipe you can definitely prepare for your baby! In fact, this might be your baby’s next favorite puree flavor!

Tips

How to Buy Sweet Potatoes

  • You will probably see two kinds of sweet potatoes in the supermarket: Jewel and Red Garnet.
  • Jewel potatoes have orange skin and flesh, while Red Garnet potatoes have red skin and orange flesh.
  • Jewel variants are the best for making puree because of their flavor and accessibility.
  • Select ones that are small or medium in size. It should be firm to the touch and smooth in texture. 
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How to Store Sweet Potatoes

  • You can simply store these at room temperature for up to a week. Place it in a cool and dark place to prolong its shelf life.
  • Moreover, sweet potatoes are not recommended for refrigeration because the cold temperature can cause the flesh to harden. 

Variations

Sweet potatoes are vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free

To add more flavor, you can add other ingredients like almond milk, cinnamon, and maple syrup. These can also be paired with apples and carrots for a tastier flavor!

For other baby food puree variations, I highly recommend the following recipes:

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  • Knife: Use the knife to slice the ingredients.
  • Baking tray: Place the sliced sweet potatoes in the baking tray in the oven.
  • Masher: Once baked, use the masher to puree it.
  • Blender: To prepare this puree for babies aged 6 months, use a blender for a finer texture. 
  • Oven: Bake the sweet potatoes in the oven to soften.

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How to Serve Sweet Potato Puree

This puree is best served immediately. Make sure that it is warm before feeding it to your baby. Start with feeding 2 to 3 tablespoons; as the baby grows, you can increase the servings to 4 to 8.

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Storage Tips

  • At room temperature: Don’t let the sweet potato puree sit at room temperature for longer than 2 hours. It is best consumed immediately. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is sweet potato puree made of?

Sweet potato puree is usually made of fresh sweet potato and water. You can substitute the water with breast or almond milk for additional flavor. Sweet potatoes can also be combined with other vegetables for better nutrition.

Is Sweet Potato Puree healthy?

Yes, this puree is definitely safe and healthy for your baby! It helps prevent constipation, boosts immunity, strengthens bones, and supplies energy. It is also sweet, which makes it fun for babies to eat. 

In fact, these are one of the first-stage foods that you can introduce to your baby. 

How do you make puree?

The puree is prepared using a blender or a food processor. It is best to steam, bake, or boil some fruits and vegetables like sweet potatoes first to soften them.

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How can you soften the sweet potatoes without an oven? 

As an alternative to baking potatoes, you can boil or steam them in water over medium-high heat. Whole potatoes will cook for up to 35 minutes, while sliced potatoes can take up to 25 minutes. 

You can even pop them into a preheated air fryer to cook for up to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Sweet potatoes can also be steamed for 35 minutes or until soft. 

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Sweet Potato Puree

Introducing healthy fruits and vegetables as baby puree is an excellent way of teaching your baby to eat natural and nutritious food. Give this Sweet Potato Puree a try!
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Servings 6
Course Baby Food
Calories 194kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 sweet potatoes (medium-sized)
  • water (for blending into puree)

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the sweet potatoes.
    Run the potatoes over warm water to get rid of harmful chemicals that can affect the baby’s health.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into halves or slices.
    Use a clean knife to slice the sweet potatoes into halves of smaller pieces. Slicing them in halves can make it easier for you to peel and mash them later on.
    You can also skip this step and bake the whole sweet potatoes.
  • Bake the potatoes in a preheated oven for 30 minutes.
    Arrange the sweet potatoes on a baking tray. Bake them in a preheated oven set at 200°C for 30 minutes or until done. 
  • Make the puree.
    There are two methods you can do and choose the one that applies to your baby. 
    For babies aged 10 months and older
    Peel the baked sweet potatoes. Then, mash the soft ones with a fork or masher. It is best to mash them while they are still hot. 
    Ensure the mashed sweet potato is lukewarm before feeding it to the baby.
    For babies aged 6 months old and older
    Transfer them into a blender. Add lukewarm drinking water, depending on how you want the consistency to be. Blend until smooth. 

Notes

If you don’t have access to an oven, you can boil, steam, or air fry the sweet potatoes before mashing. Never let it sit at room temperature for longer than two hours to prevent contamination. Label your containers for safety purposes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 (of 6)Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 124mgPotassium: 762mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 32063IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg

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