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Homemade Baby Food Butternut Squash (So EASY!)

July 23, 2017 By Heidi 8 Comments

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Make Baby (and your budget) happy when you make this easy 2-ingredient Homemade Baby Food Butternut Squash!

Be sure to also try this easy Homemade Baby Food Sweet Potato Recipe!

Homemade Baby Food Butternut Squash Recipe from TheFrugalGirls.com

Homemade Baby Food Butternut Squash

Would you love a way to make frugal baby food for your sweet hungry baby?  You’ll love this Homemade Baby Food Butternut Squash recipe!

Making Homemade Baby Food is SO simple, and can be such a HUGE money-saver!

Ashlie writes: "I tried this - recipe works great, such a good idea"

In addition to this Homemade Baby Food Sweet Potato Recipe, baby will love this Butternut Squash, too!

You’ll thank yourself for having your refrigerator and freezer stocked with healthy food for Baby… and your wallet will thank you, too! 😉  Are you ready for the easy recipe?

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Before you make your Butternut Squash Baby Food, here are some frequently asked questions…

Do You Really Need a Baby Food Maker?

Nope… you actually don’t!  Though they can be nice to have on hand, they’re really not necessary at all!  You can make all sorts of purees for baby just by using a blender, and as baby ages you can mash up food with your potato masher!

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about making their own baby food…

Heidi said:  “I made food for both of my boys… never bought baby food.”

Kathy said: “If there weren’t many spices in the food, I mashed up and fed them what we ate.”

Paulette said: “I found it was so much more cost efficient to make my own. Plus, I knew there was no additives, just wholesome goodness. I mashed up large quantities of a single fruit or vegetable and froze. No spices or sugars added, just let the palate learn the natural taste.  I tried out one new food per week so I could check for allergies.”

Can I Feed My Baby Butternut Squash?

Homemade Baby Food Squash Recipe from TheFrugalGirls.com

So are you wondering… what vegetables should I start my baby on?

In addition to Sweet Potato Baby Food, Butternut Squash Baby Food is a very common stage 1 baby food you’ll find at the grocery stores.

Once my boys were ready for solids (around 4 – 6 months old), this was one of the first foods they started on.  And they LOVED the sweet taste!

Can You Steam Butternut Squash For Baby Food?

Baby Food Squash Recipe from TheFrugalGirls.com

You sure can!  That’s basically what we’ll be doing with this recipe!

You’ll just cut your squash in half lengthwise, add some water to a 9×13 casserole dish or cake pan, place your squash in the dish face side down, cover with foil, and let it steam in the oven!

What Is the Best Blender for Making Baby Food?

You’ll want to make sure you have a powerful blender on hand once you start making baby food.

The key is a strong motor that will blend well and break down any remaining chunks in the food.  When it comes to blenders for baby food, my top pick is a Vitamix.  They’re a bit pricey, but let me tell you… they’re amazing!

I’ve had mine almost 10 years now, and it still runs great!  They also have amazing customer service and a stellar warranty.  I’ve had parts on mine replaced for free!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

How Do You Preserve Baby Food in Jars?

How to Make Squash Baby Food - Recipe from TheFrugalGirls.com

Once you make your homemade baby food, you’ll portion it out into small baby sized portions.  Then… you’ll simply place what you’re not going to use right away in the freezer.

Once you transfer your baby food to the freezer, just make sure to use it up within 3 months.

How Do You Store Homemade Baby Food?

When it comes to storing homemade butternut squash baby food, OXO Tot Baby Blocks are my favorite!

They’re perfectly made for tiny portions, freezer-friendly, and SO nice for storing Baby’s food!  They’ve even got a leak-proof seal, are stackable, and are great for portioning with measurements right on each container.

OXO Tot Baby Blocks

Squash Baby Food Reviews

What your Frugal Friends are Saying about This Easy Squash Baby Food Recipe…

Ashlie writes: “I tried this – recipe works great, such a good idea”

Tips for Making Baby Food from Your Frugal Friends

Paulette said: “I found it was so much more cost efficient to make my own. Plus, I knew there was no additives, just wholesome goodness. I mashed up large quantities of a single fruit or vegetable and froze. No spices or sugars added, let the palate learn the natural taste. One new food per week so could check for allergies.”

Heidi said: ” I made food for both of my boys…never bought baby food.”

Michele writes: “My girls are 16 & 18 now. I did make all their baby food. I got fresh veggies from relatives that had gardens.”


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Homemade Baby Food Butternut Squash

Make Baby (and your budget) happy when you make this easy 2-ingredient Homemade Baby Food Butternut Squash!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Servings: 20 1 oz. servings
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 1 Butternut Squash
  • 3/4 Water for Baking
  • 1 1/4 cups Water for Blending*

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Poke squash with fork approx. 10 times in various spots around the outside, then microwave for 1 minute.
  • Cut squash lengthwise with sharp knife on a cutting board. (It will be a bit softer and easier to cut after microwaving.)
  • Scoop out seeds and stringy flesh from each side with large spoon.
  • Fill 9×13 Baking Dish with 3/4 cup Water, place each side of squash face down in dish, then cover dish with foil.
  • Bake for approx. 45 minutes, or until soft.
  • After removing from oven, allow to cool.
  • Scoop out the squash (discarding any remaining seeds you find), and transfer to Blender or Food Processor. (I use my Vitamix to get the job done.)
  • Pour 1 1/4 cups Water over Squash in Blender / Food Processor, and blend or pulse (stirring as necessary), until you reach your desired consistency. (More water can be added for a thinner consistency.)
  • Transfer Squash Puree to OXO Baby Blocks, pop on lids, and store in Refrigerator or Freezer.
  • Pull out one at a tine, and allow to come to room temperature prior to feeding to Baby.

Notes

If storing in the refrigerator, use within 2 days.
If storing in the freezer, use within 3 months.
*Water amount will vary depending on how large your squash is and the consistency you want for Baby… just make sure it’s not too thick
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American

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    • Tresa Matheny says

      June 28, 2020 at 1:57 am

      Thank you so much for the recipe! I’m doing my part to help my amazing daughter be an amazing Mommy now. So I thought making my granddaughters baby food with organic veggies would be so much better than store bought. This recipe is easy and we know exactly what baby girl is eating! Thanks again!
      Tresa

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      • Heidi says

        June 30, 2020 at 2:23 pm

        You’re very welcome, Tresa… that’s such a sweet thing for you to be able to do for your daughter and granddaughter! 🙂 I’m so glad you’re enjoying the baby food recipes!

        Reply
    • Dee says

      June 10, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      Can you use breast milk instead of water before freezing?

      Reply
      • Amie says

        December 9, 2019 at 7:26 pm

        I see this was a long time ago but in case anyone else comes looking for the answer…I just made it using breastmilk. I poured in to my liking rather than a specific amount.

        I use breastmilk for other veggies so I figured why not squash?

        Reply
    • Sara says

      February 5, 2018 at 11:37 am

      This is great! I just made a batch. How long can it stay in the fridge and freezer?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        February 17, 2018 at 8:11 pm

        Hi Sara ~ if storing in the refrigerator, you’ll want to use within 2 days. If storing in the freezer, you’ll want to use within 3 months. Hope that helps! 😉

        Reply
    • Donna Blodgett says

      September 7, 2017 at 10:11 am

      Thank you

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      • Heidi says

        September 7, 2017 at 10:20 am

        You’re very welcome, Donna… have fun making up some food for Baby! 😉

        Reply

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