How to Freeze Baby Meals (Without a Bunch of Extra Dishes)
Freezer meals for babies? Lifesaver. I started doing this when I realized I was making the same mushy spoonful every single day—and getting exhausted by it.
Instead, I batch-prep once or twice a week, freeze the extras, and boom—instant meal with zero fuss.
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Here’s how I freeze baby food (the lazy but efficient way)
Spoon into silicone ice cube trays
Each cube is about 1 oz, which makes portioning super easy later.
Label freezer bags clearly
Trust me—we’ve all mistaken green beans for avocado. Write the name and date.
Freeze for up to 3 months
I try to rotate them every couple of weeks, but most purees hold up just fine for 2–3 months.
Mix flavors later
Once frozen, I mix and match cubes like apple + oats or sweet potato + spinach. Keeps baby from getting bored.
Reheat quickly
I just microwave in a glass bowl or warm gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or breastmilk.
Tips
- Use what you have. Don’t overthink it—steam a veggie, blend it, freeze it.
- Batch once, eat often. I double recipes so I can stash half in the freezer.
- Make combos. Try mixing fruit with veggies—peach + carrot or pear + parsnip is surprisingly good.
