You’ll save so much time and money when you make this Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe using your Instant Pot!
Then… be sure to also try this easy Homemade Green Bean Baby Food Puree recipe!
Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe
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 unbelievably.
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…
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Homemade Baby Food Peas Ingredients
What makes preparing homemade baby food peas so easy, is that you’ll only need an Instant Pot and Frozen Sweet Peas to get started!
That’s it!
You’ll just add your frozen peas and some water to the Instant Pot to get started…
How To Make Baby Food Peas
Start by placing your frozen peas in the instant pot, then add the specified amount water.
Cook your peas per the instructions in the below recipe card.
Then transfer your cooked peas to a blender.
Pour the remaining water in the blender with the peas.
Then pulse or blend your peas until they reach your desired consistency.
Once done, transfer your baby food peas to some OXO Tot Baby Blocks for easy storage in the refrigerator.
You can also meal prep by storing these in your freezer to use later.
When baby is ready to eat, pull one out at a time and allow to come to room temperature prior to feeding to baby.
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
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.
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Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe
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 time 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.
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Aarthi | Prepbowls says
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.
Heidi says
I agree, Aarthi… and you’re right ~ the Instant Pot makes it a cinch to prepare!
CoCo says
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
Heidi says
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!! 🙂
Michelle says
Ahh, I remember making baby food, but that was prior to having an IP — definitely a game changer!
Heidi says
Yes… the Instant Pot really does make everything such a breeze! 🙂
Lovely says
Thanks for these healthy and yum recipes!
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
Healthy World Cuisine says
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.
Heidi says
That’s such a great idea! The baby years are such a fun time, and you’re right… definitely crazy busy! 🙂
beth says
I loved making baby food for my son. It’s great you are sharing this!
xoxo…Beth
Settling Southern
Heidi says
That’s so great, Beth! Homemade baby food is the best! 🙂
Kathrine Eldridge says
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! 🙂
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Heidi says
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!
delphine says
Les bébés vont se régaler avec ces produits fait maison
Belle journée
Heidi says
Merci beaucoup, Delphine. Belle journée!
Carol says
I love to see baby food recipes – the cost at the supermarket for a little tiny jar is ridiculous! Pinned!
Heidi says
Thanks so much, Carol! And I agree… it’s just crazy how much money you can spend on those little jars!
Christie says
This is something I will have to share with my sister! She’s trying to get her daughter to have more variety especially fibre!
Heidi says
Oh this is perfect timing then, Christie… I hope she find the recipe helpful! 🙂
Caleb - Never Ending Journeys says
Such an excellent idea to make homemade baby food!
Heidi says
Thank you! It’s so nice knowing exactly what ingredients are going into the food! 🙂
Josiah - DIY Thrill says
This homemade baby food peas recipe is such a smart way to save money on baby food!
Heidi says
Yes… making your own baby food really does save ridiculous amounts of money!! 🙂
angiesrecipes says
I always appreciate my IP :-))
Heidi says
So do I, Angie… Instant Pots make life so much easier!