Warming Baby Foods For Wintertime

February 18, 2025

In the wintertime, warm and comforting meals are a perfect way to keep little tummies full and little bodies cozy. Purees that are rich in color and nutrients, with flavors that entice tiny taste buds, are perfect for whipping up this season. Here are some new recipes to try when chilly winter days are upon you! 

Gather Materials

There are a few materials to have on hand that can ease the process of pureeing baby food. Here are some of our favorite items:

• Peeler
• Knife
• Strainer
• Food Processor or blender
• Airtight containers for storage

Select Food Items

An array of organic fruits and vegetables are key to making these recipes. Adding protein sources such as organic meat are also a great ingredient to add to purees. Here are some fruits, vegetable & meats to try in the wintertime:

• Butternut squash
• Spaghetti squash
• Sweet potatoes
• Pumpkins
• Carrots
• Chicken 
• Turkey
• Apples 
• Pears
• Bananas
• Cranberries

Adding organic formula or breastmilk to these recipes as a way to adjust the consistency of your purees is helpful! You can browse an array of organic formula options to try here.

Tips

1. When it comes to storing baby food, only store baby food that has not been offered to your little one. You can do so by placing the untouched puree in an airtight container and placing it into the fridge or freezer as soon as you finish cooking.
2. Always discard any puree your little one tries, even if some is leftover. This is to prevent bacteria from forming in a mixture that has been combined with baby's saliva.
3. Storing leftover puree in a freezer safe container is a great way to ensure you will have some extra to thaw and serve up at a later date. You could even set aside a couple of small portions to offer as a teething popsicle as needed!
4. It is typically best to serve refrigerated purees within two days of making it to ensure it is offered fresh.
   

Recipes

1. Organic Chicken, Carrots & Cranberries

Ingredients: 

• 1 chicken breast
• 1/2 sweet potato, washed & peeled
• 1 large carrot, washed & peeled
• 1/2 cup cranberries
• 1/2 cup breastmilk or formula

Steps:

1. Bake chicken breast according to package instructions until fully cooked
2. Wash, peel and chop the vegetables
3. Steam vegetables in a pot of water on the stove
4. Boil cranberries in a pot of water on the stove until tender
5. Chop chicken and combine with vegetables and cranberries in the food processor
6. Add breastmilk or formula
7. Pulse until you reach desired consistency
8. Serve your little one as soon as the puree is cooled! 

2. Spaghetti Squash, Turkey & Apples

Ingredients:

• 1 spaghetti squash, peeled & cooked (see note)
• 1 cup organic turkey, cooked and shredded according to package instructions
• 2 apples, peeled, chopped and boiled in a pot of water on the stove
• 1 cup breastmilk or formula
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Note: This recipe will make a larger batch! Be sure to have some storage materials on hand for leftovers. For the spaghetti squash, chop spaghetti squash in half, scoop out the seeds and place squash halves on a baking sheet at 425 degrees for about 40 minutes, or until soft.

Steps: 

1. Combine spaghetti squash, turkey and apples in food processor
2. Add formula or breastmilk
3. Try adding in some cinnamon for some extra flavor
4. Puree until you reach desired consistency
5. Serve and enjoy!

3. Pumpkin Pear Puree

Ingredients:

• 1 small baking pumpkin, pureed (see note)
• 2 pears, washed, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup breastmilk or formula

Note: To puree the baking pumpkin: wash and chop the pumpkin in half. Remove stem and seeds. Scoop out flesh and chop. Place chopped pumpkin on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes, or until soft.

Steps:

1. Combine all food items in a blender or food processor
2. Blend until smooth 
3. Serve & enjoy!

4. Banana & Sweet Potato

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, peeled
• 1 sweet potato; peeled, chopped and cooked in the oven until soft
• 1/2 cup formula or breastmilk

Steps:

1. Combine all items in food processor
2. Blend until smooth
3. If you have some leftovers, you could store it in a freezer safe container and offer some as a popsicle to help relieve teething pain! 

Learn More

Interested in learning more about caring for your little one in the wintertime? Be sure to browse these posts below:

Trying New Foods In The New Year

Natural Remedies For Baby's Dry Skin This Winter

How to Avoid Winter Colds & Flus - Organicbabyfood.shop

Boost Your Baby’s Immune System This Winter

Questions

Do you have any questions or comments? Leave them below for us to see if so. Wishing you a warm and cozy winter season with your baby!

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