9 Gerber Baby Food Copycat Recipes (2024)

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Inspired by: Gerber Organic Apple Spinach Kale

Good for: Stage 2

Your little one will love the sweet apple taste, and you’ll love the nutritious greens in this recipe.Any type of apple will work, but baby might prefer Gala or Red Delicious for their mild flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces. This apple corer ($10) makes quick work of the job.
• 1/2 cup kale
• 1/2 cup spinach

Directions

1. Place apples in a steamer basket; place in a medium saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8 minutes or until fork-tender. Reserve water.
2. Add kale and spinach; cook, covered for an additional minute or twoor until greens are wilted.Cool slightly.
3. In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth.
4. Add reserved steamer water or breast milk to thin the mixture, if needed.

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Inspired by:Gerber Organic Pear Mango Avocado Pouch

Good for: Stage 2

When it comes to baby food, a mango might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But full of fiber and vitamins B and C, it’s exactly what your baby needs.Don’t miss the 9 surprising health benefits of mango.

Ingredients

• 1 pear, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces. Be careful to remove seeds.
• 1 mango, peeled and cubed
• 1 avocado, peeled and pitted

Directions

1. Place pear in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 10 minutes or until fork-tender.Cool slightly.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth.
3. Serve or package in one of our editor’s favorite reusable baby food pouches for the full copycat experience.

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Inspired by:Gerber Apple Sweet Potato with Cinnamon Pouch

Good for: 1-year-olds or older toddlers

Baby will love the natural sweetness of this nutritious combo.

Ingredients

• 1 sweet potato,peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 apple, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces.
• 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon

Directions

1. Place sweet potato in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 10 minutes.Reserve water.
2. Add chopped apple; cook, covered for an additional 5 minutes or until both the ingredients have softened.Cool slightly.
3. In a blender or food processor, combine sweet potato and apple; cover and process until smooth. Use the reserved steamer water to thin the mixture if needed. Let cool.
4. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve immediately or store in your favorite reusable pouch.

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Inspired by: Gerber Pea Carrot Spinach

Good for: Stage 2

This Gerber baby food combo is a great way to give your little one a big helping of fiber and antioxidants. (The ingredients can even help baby poop!)

Ingredients

• 2 large carrots,peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup of spinach
• 1/2 cup of frozen peas, thawed

Directions

1. Place carrots in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 10 minutes.Reserve water.
2. Add spinach and peas; cook, covered for an additional 5-7 minutes or until carrots are tender.Cool slightly.
3. In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth.

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Inspired by: Gerber Apple Strawberry Banana

Good for: Stage 2

This sweet and classic fruit blend is always a hit with babies and toddlers.

Ingredients

• 1 apple, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces.
• 2 bananas
• 1/2 cup sliced strawberries

Directions

1. Place apples in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8 minutes or until fork-tender. Reserve water.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth, for about 1-2 minutes

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Inspired by: Gerber Pear Peach Oatmeal Pouch

Good for: 1-year-olds orolder toddlers

Add flavor to bland oatmeal with the natural sweetness of pears and peaches. Learn more about mixing oatmeal and other cereals into your baby food.

Ingredients

• 1 pear, peeled, pitted and chopped into 1-inch pieces. Be careful to remove seeds.
• 1 peach, peeled, pitted and chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup cooked oatmeal

Directions

1. Place pear and peach in a steamer basket; place in a medium saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5 minutes or until fork-tender.
2. In a blender or food processor, fruit and cooked oatmeal; cover and process until smooth, for about 1-2 minutes
3. Let cool and serve immediately or store in your favorite reusable pouch.

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Inspired by: GerberLil’ MixersCarrot Sweet Potato Pea with Quinoa Crisp

Good for: 8-month-olds or older

Serve the blended veggies and quinoa side by side to allow older babies to explore the different textures. New to quinoa? Learn all about this superfood here.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely.
2. Place chopped carrot and sweet potato in a steamer basket; place in a medium saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 10 minutes or until fork-tender. Cool slightly.
3. In a blender or food processor, place carrot and sweet potato; cover and process until smooth, for about 1-2 minutes
4. Serve puree alongside quinoa and let your little one enjoy!

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