If you’re feeling stuck for quick and nourishing meal ideas for your baby, you’re not the only one. Baby food pouches can be super appealing when time is tight, but you might be wondering if there’s an easy homemade alternative.

Good news: you don’t need fancy ingredients or hours of prep time to make delicious, iron-rich purees that support your baby’s growth and development. These 10 no-cook puree recipes use simple pantry staples and fresh ingredients you likely already have at home.

They are packed with key nutrients like iron, healthy fats and protein, which are often missing or too low in many baby food pouches. Even better, they are super budget-friendly and perfect for those moments when you are dashing out the door to the park or heading out and need something that will actually nourish your growing baby.

I have put together 10 quick, nutrient-dense puree combinations that require no cooking at all. Using pantry staples like tinned beans, vegetables, fruit and fish, plus fridge staples like yoghurt, ricotta and nut or seed butters, you can whip up these recipes in minutes. They are a simple, practical way to skip the pouches and still give your baby the nutrition they need.

If you’re looking for more in-depth support to feel confident with starting solids plus heaps of easy, family-friendly recipes check out my eBook Nourished & Nurtured. Over 110 family recipes, purees and finger foods including quick recipes using iron rich cupboard staples.