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Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe {Instant Pot}

July 25, 2021 By Heidi 25 Comments

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You’ll save so much time and money when you make this Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe using your Instant Pot!

Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe Easy

Have you ever wondered why baby food was so crazy expensive?  I sure did.  That’s when I realized that paying full price for baby food was literally insane.  Plus, making this Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe is so easy.  As in… I can’t believe how easy this is thanks to the Instant Pot!

When it came to peas, I had always wondered, can I use frozen peas for baby food?  The answer is yes!  You can actually make a whopping 16 servings of this pea puree baby recipe using just one large bag of frozen peas.  To make it even more inexpensive, you can buy the generic brand at the store… or grow your own peas in your Garden!

So if you have ever wanted to know how to make pea puree for babies, then you owe it to yourself to try this easy baby food peas recipe prepared in the Instant Pot!

When it comes to baby food, homemade really is better.  This Homemade Baby Food is easy to make and it will help you save BIG on your grocery bill!

Here’s how you can make your own in a jiffy…

Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe

Instant Pot Baby Food Recipes Easy

Instant Pot Baby Food Peas Recipe Easy

Homemade Baby Food Peas Easy

Baby Food Peas Recipe Easy

Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe Easy

Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe Easy
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Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe

You'll save so much time and money when you make this Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe using your Instant Pot!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time3 mins
Total Time8 mins
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 cups {or 16 2-oz. servings}

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Frozen Sweet Peas {32 oz.}
  • 3 1/4 cups Water

Instructions

  • Place frozen peas in the bottom of Instant Pot, and pour 1 1/2 cups water over peas.
  • Select Pressure Cook, Low, and change time to 3 minutes.
  • Preheating will begin 10 seconds after settings are selected.
  • Once peas are done, do a quick release for the pressure {I like to do a gradual quick release to avoid any messy splatters... basically a quick release of steam in a few gradual nudges}.
  • Now transfer cooked peas to your blender, and discard any excess liquid in the instant pot.
  • Pour remaining 1 3/4 cup water over peas in blender, and blend or pulse {stirring as necessary}, until you reach your desired consistency.  For an even smoother puree, simply add more water 1 tbsp. at a time.
  • Transfer Green Pea Puree to OXO Tot Baby Blocks, pop on the lids, and store in Refrigerator or Freezer.
  • When baby is ready to eat, pull one out at a tie and allow it to come to room temperature prior to feeding Baby.

Notes

  • It will take around 15 minutes for your Instant Pot to initially reach pressure before cooking begins.
  • In the refrigerator, store up to 3 days.
  • In the freezer, store up to 3 months.

Wasn’t that so EASY? Now you can stock the fridge and freezer with healthy food for Baby!

Tips from Your Frugal Friends for Homemade Baby Food:

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.”

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

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

Storing Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe:

Don’t forget to snatch up some OXO Tot Baby Blocks ~ they’re SO nice for storing Baby’s food!  They’ve got a leak-proof seal, are stackable, and are great for portioning with measurements right on each container.

OXO Tot Baby Blocks

OXO Tot Baby Blocks

You’ll Also Need:

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These Bandana Bibs are about the cutest bibs I’ve ever seen, and are a must-have as soon as Baby starts eating all of these fun colorful foods.

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Making your own baby food is so easy and it’ll help you save some serious money.  So… are you ready for even more Easy Homemade Baby Food Recipes?

Here are more ideas I know you’ll love…

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You’ll thank yourself for having your refrigerator and freezer stocked with healthy food for Baby… and your wallet will thank you, too!

Homemade Baby Food Sweet Potato Recipe

Homemade Baby Food Butternut Squash

In addition to Sweet Potatoes, make sure to try this Butternut Squash Baby Food Recipe!  It’s another great food to introduce into baby’s diet, and is SO simple to make!

Homemade Baby Food Butternut Squash Recipe

Homemade Green Bean Baby Food Puree

You won’t believe how much money you’ll save when you make this easy Homemade Green Bean Baby Food Puree recipe!

Green Bean Baby Food Puree Recipe

Carrot Baby Food Puree Recipe

This healthy treat for baby can be made in minutes and is a fraction of the cost of the expensive store bought baby food!

Carrot Baby Food Puree Recipe

How to Make Chunky Applesauce for Baby {12 months+}

As Baby gets older, they’ll be able to manager chunkier foods.  After age 1, if your Baby is ready, you can try serving up this easy homemade chunky applesauce!

How to Make Chunky Applesauce for Baby {12 months+}

The World’s Easiest Homemade Baby Food Recipes to Stock Your Freezer

Is your Baby ready to start on solids?  I’ve got the ultimate guide for easy Homemade Baby Food Recipes to share with you today!

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Use these easy recipes to make your weeknight dinners easier for everyone in the family, including baby!

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Babies are expensive, so scoring baby gear for free is really helpful.

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So have you tried making this Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe yet?

Share with us in the comments below!

Filed Under: Baby, Baby Food, Food, Recipes Tagged With: Farm to Table, Instant Pot, Vegetables

Comments

  1. Aarthi | Prepbowls says

    August 2, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    I love to cook baby foods in my Instant Pot, so easy and handy to make it ahead of time. So much better and organic than store brought food.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      August 3, 2021 at 12:44 pm

      I agree, Aarthi… and you’re right ~ the Instant Pot makes it a cinch to prepare!

      Reply
  2. CoCo says

    July 29, 2021 at 8:23 am

    Such a great resource for parents, Heidi! It took a hot minute to get used to using our Instapot but it has been a game-changer. I love how easy it is to use and how it makes meal time super simple. Hope you’ve had a great week, CoCo

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 29, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks, CoCo! And I agree… Instant pots really can make life easier, but I’ve got to admit – I honestly was terrified the first time I used it!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    July 28, 2021 at 3:29 pm

    Ahh, I remember making baby food, but that was prior to having an IP — definitely a game changer!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 28, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      Yes… the Instant Pot really does make everything such a breeze! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lovely says

    July 27, 2021 at 7:50 pm

    Thanks for these healthy and yum recipes!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

    Reply
  5. Healthy World Cuisine says

    July 27, 2021 at 5:51 pm

    Great recipe during these times when we need to be frugal. We used to make all of our own baby food from scratch too. We used to freeze the pureed baby food in ice cube trays and then place them in baggies in the freezer. You can take out a cube and a time or so and just heat it up in the microwave. Your pea recipe reminds us of the boys when they were little, so fun but crazy busy.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 29, 2021 at 5:54 pm

      That’s such a great idea! The baby years are such a fun time, and you’re right… definitely crazy busy! 🙂

      Reply
  6. beth says

    July 27, 2021 at 2:45 pm

    I loved making baby food for my son. It’s great you are sharing this!

    xoxo…Beth
    Settling Southern

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 29, 2021 at 5:55 pm

      That’s so great, Beth! Homemade baby food is the best! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kathrine Eldridge says

    July 27, 2021 at 3:12 am

    I will have to admit that I have strong dislike for peas but I’m sure this is so good for growing babies. The applesauce is more up my alley! 🙂

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 28, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      Haha… I’m with you, Kathrine ~ now that I’m all grown up I will gladly skip the peas and opt for applesauce any day!

      Reply
  8. delphine says

    July 27, 2021 at 1:07 am

    Les bébés vont se régaler avec ces produits fait maison
    Belle journée

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 28, 2021 at 5:39 pm

      Merci beaucoup, Delphine. Belle journée!

      Reply
  9. Carol says

    July 26, 2021 at 4:28 pm

    I love to see baby food recipes – the cost at the supermarket for a little tiny jar is ridiculous! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 26, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      Thanks so much, Carol! And I agree… it’s just crazy how much money you can spend on those little jars!

      Reply
  10. Christie says

    July 26, 2021 at 2:24 pm

    This is something I will have to share with my sister! She’s trying to get her daughter to have more variety especially fibre!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 26, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      Oh this is perfect timing then, Christie… I hope she find the recipe helpful! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Caleb - Never Ending Journeys says

    July 26, 2021 at 12:12 pm

    Such an excellent idea to make homemade baby food!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 26, 2021 at 12:13 pm

      Thank you! It’s so nice knowing exactly what ingredients are going into the food! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Josiah - DIY Thrill says

    July 26, 2021 at 9:38 am

    This homemade baby food peas recipe is such a smart way to save money on baby food!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 26, 2021 at 11:37 am

      Yes… making your own baby food really does save ridiculous amounts of money!! 🙂

      Reply
  13. angiesrecipes says

    July 25, 2021 at 4:31 am

    I always appreciate my IP :-))

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 25, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      So do I, Angie… Instant Pots make life so much easier!

      Reply

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