Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2cupschopped carrots

  • 2cupsbroccoli florets

  • ½cupbreast milk

  • ½cupwater

Cooking Directions

  1. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots and broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes.

  2. Transfer steamed carrots and broccoli to a blender or food processor. Add breast milk and water and blend until creamy. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.

  3. Spread blended mixture into an ice cube tray, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until solid, 2 to 3 hours.

  4. Transfer frozen cubes to a zip-top freezer bag and store in the freezer.

Tips

You can substitute formula or water for the breast milk.

To Serve:

Heat cubes in the microwave until warm but not hot, about 30 seconds. Stir thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories22
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
1g
1%
Saturated Fat
0g
1%
Cholesterol
1mg
0%
Sodium
23mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
1g
1%
Vitamin C
16mg
17%
Calcium
18mg
1%
Iron
0mg
1%
Potassium
125mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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