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Purple Power (Blueberries, Kale & Apple)

Makes 1 ¼ cupsFrom Natural Baby Food by Dr. Sonali Ruder
A combination of blueberries, kale, and apple, this colorful puree is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Baby and Toddler Food
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 24kcal
Author: Dr. Sonali Ruder

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 medium apples, washed, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped Tuscan (lacinato) kale, washed, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup blueberries, washed
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Instructions

  • Place the apples and kale in a steamer basket set over boiling water. Cover and steam 8 minutes. Add the blueberries and steam an additional 2 minutes (optional).
  • Puree with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth, adding a small amount of the cooking liquid if needed. If desired, strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve. Cool and serve or store.
  • Purple power puree can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months. If freezing, spoon individual portions into ice cube trays or baby food containers, then cover and freeze.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg