Homemade Baby Food Carrots
Posted Jan 26, 2018, Updated Dec 21, 2022
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Homemade Baby Food Carrots are so easy to make and only contain two ingredients – organic carrots and water! Plus they taste so much better than store-bought baby food!
The process of transitioning a baby to solid foods is a huge milestone. The very first time you feed your sweet baby can be really fun. However, the novelty wears off very quickly, and the process of feeding your baby pureed foods 3x/day becomes a little taxing.
I’m just being real here. With my first daughter I couldn’t wait to start the solid food journey. But with each successive child I’ve waited longer and longer to add solid foods to our daily routine. Which means I make these lactation cookies for longer too! 🙂
This time around I got tired just thinking about feeding one more person every time we sat down to eat. However, the glorious reality that solid food brings of switching from nursing every 3 hours, to every 4 hours motivated me to get the ball rolling, and make some of these baby food carrots.
The first real foods I feed my babies are usually avocado and sweet potatoes. Next, I introduce baby food carrots since they’re in the same “orange vegetable” family.
Just like most varieties, homemade baby food carrots are so much more delicious than store-bought varieties. There is absolutely no contest when it comes to the rich, slightly sweet, flavor when you make your own baby food carrots.
How to make Baby Food Carrots
This recipe is simple to make. I prefer to roast the carrots for flavor but you could cook them in the slow cooker or on the stovetop.
Roast the Carrots
Like sweet potatoes, I recommend roasting the carrots since it brings out their natural sweetness. I toss them in a small amount of olive oil and spread them on the pan. Then I roast them at 425 degrees F until they look like the picture below. A little shrively, a little browned, a whole lot of deliciousness (I have to keep myself from eating all of them before I get to the blending phase)!
You can also just toss 2 lbs of carrots into the slow cooker and let them cook. You won’t get the roasted flavor but they’re still yummy and easier to make.
Blend the carrots
Using the Vitamix to make homemade baby food is the best ever. Silky smooth purees are ready in minutes (or seconds)! Start by using a small amount of water, and then I add more until you achieve the consistency that’s best for your baby.
In the early weeks/months make sure the mixture is silky smooth, because your baby is not ready to handle texture yet. As your baby grows it’s important to introduce them to more texture, so leave it a little chunkier.
How to Freeze baby food carrots
I recommend making a large batch and freezing some for later. Drop 2 tablespoon portions into the wells of these silicone ice cube trays (which are my absolute favorite because they have a hard rim, making it easy to transport them from the counter to the freezer)!
Then let the baby food freeze, pop the cubes out and store in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the freezer.
Reheat the baby food carrots
Simply warm frozen cubes in the microwave for about 60 seconds on high. Stir and test the temperature to be sure it isn’t too warm, then feed your baby.
Recipe FAQs
I recommend using either whole organic carrots or organic baby carrots. Using the latter cuts out the peeling step, which can save a lot of time in the process!
Yes, I recommend peeling carrots for your baby to eliminate any dirt, pesticides or other unwanted contaminants that could be living on the outside of the carrots. And of course, always wash the carrots before using them in this baby food carrots recipe!
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Homemade Baby Food Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 lb organic carrots (peeled)
- 1 TBS Olive oil
- 2-4 TBS water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss carrots in olive oil and spread evenly on a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stir and bake for 20 more or until soft and golden brown.
- Add desired amount of water and roasted carrots to your Vitamix {or other high-powered blender or food processor} and blend until smooth.
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Notes
How to Freeze baby food carrots
I recommend making a large batch and freezing some for later. Drop 2 tablespoon portions into the wells of these silicone ice cube trays (which are my absolute favorite because they have a hard rim, making it easy to transport them from the counter to the freezer)! Then let the baby food freeze, pop the cubes out and store in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the freezer.Reheat the baby food carrots
Simply warm frozen cubes in the microwave for about 60 seconds on high. Stir and test the temperature to be sure it isn’t too warm, then feed your baby.Cooking methods
If you’d prefer not to roast the carrots, you can steam them on the stovetop for 15 minutes or cook them in a crockpot set to high for 1-2 hours – until soft.ÂNutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Making your own baby food at home is SO easy, and totally worth it. It saves so much money and you know exactly what you are feeding your baby {carrots and water}!
I feel like I need to apologize to all of you for not being more on top of sharing all the yummy foods I have fed Mara so far! I have a few more already shot and ready to go, and I will continue trying my best to post as I introduce new foods/combinations to her! I’m trying to soak in all of her sweetness {as well as being fully present for my three other kids}, so there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do it all! 😉
Check out these other baby food posts!
- How to Introduce Solids to your Baby
- Homemade Bay Food Sweet Potatoes
- Homeamde Pumpkin & Apple Baby Food Puree
- How to Introduce Peanuts to your Baby
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Perfectly! When my first son was just starting to get acquainted with adult food, I was constantly wondering what to feed him this time. Now I have another little daughter who will soon start trying our food. That’s why I’m very glad I came across your recipe! In fact, it is very useful for me!
About how long are they good for in the freezer. Baby is 2 months old and I have a 5 pound bag of carrots.
Homemade baby food really is so easy to make! Your little one is just adorable! Great recipe for those precious little ones.
Is it safe to add olive oil to the carrots and then give that to the baby? Thanks.
Thanks for this! I never thought to roast them first, though it makes sense, that’s how I eat them! The boiled ones always seemed so blah. Just one thing I’ve had trouble with for years: how do you start getting chunkier purées? I also have a Vitamix and it’s just so powerful that I can’t seem to get the food anything but silky smooth purée! Any pointers?
I am so excited to make baby food now! Thanks so much!
This was great! I was hesitant when I pulled the carrots out of the oven because of the brown-ness, but once I blended them up in my bullet with some nursery water, it’s delicious! Perfectly smooth for babies second vegetable! Thank you!
Hey Laura, this recipe look so yummy and healthy. I am always searching for new food recipes for babies. Thank you for sharing a tasty blog with us. Keep posting.
Thank you for sharing HOMEMADE BABY FOOD CARROTS post. Sounds delicious and so easy. Yum! 🙂
What was your baby’s favorite kind?
Hi, I have a question, why does the carrot have to be baked? Can´t it be just boiled? Also, the same recipe can be adapted to make Apple, Peach or Pear puré?