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Homemade Blueberry Veggie Applesauce Recipe

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February 28, 2016 //  by Home Jobs By Mom//  18 Comments




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When my youngest son was a baby the whole food pouch craze was just starting. We now love them even more with all the different varieties that are out there. Best part is that they are no longer just for babies and are oh so convenient. We are big fans of the typical GoGo squeeZ applesauce and Del Monte Fruit Burst Squeezers. It’s an easy way to get the kids some fruits and veggies in their diet especially when on the go. And now we don’t have the problem of them squeezing the food pouches everywhere thanks to Pouch Pal. Mom win!

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As you probably know food pouches aren’t the cheapest thing. You pay for the fancy packaging and convenience. I decided to try to make a Homemade Blueberry Veggie Applesauce in hopes of using reusable food pouches one day.

del monte food pouches

I love that in this recipe you can make it extra healthy by knowing exactly what vegetables are in it and how much. I couldn’t figure out what was in Del Monte’s Blueberry Fruit Burst Squeezers vegetable wise but I knew blueberry would be the extra fruit. It’s my son’s favorite flavor for food pouches. Weird considering he won’t eat blueberries. Go figure.

This recipe could be even easier if you just leave on the apple skins (extra nutrition and fiber is always good), skip the extra mashing, and just process it all at the end. So basically, that’s just throwing it all into a slow cooker and processing. We can all do that!  It all depends on the texture you like.

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Homemade Blueberry Veggie Applesauce Recipe

Applesauce is a kid staple. Making it at home allows you to make it extra healthy by sneaking in some veggies. It's super easy too!
Course Dessert, Snacks
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 4-5 apples Cubed, peeled, and cored. I used Fuji, but your favorite baking apples will do.
  • 1 yellow squash Cubed
  • 1 cup blueberries Fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups baby spinach I used a baby spinach kale mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 packets Nectresse Optional

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into cubes and place into slow cooker. Don't worry if the peeling isn't perfect. Just adds some extra fiber and nutrients. Add in the squash and 1/4 cup water. Cooked covered on high for 2 hours.
  2. The apples should be golden in color at this point. Stir and mash up with a potato masher. Add blueberries and continue to cook for 45 minutes.
  3. In a food processor, blend the spinach and 1/4 cup water. Continue to blend until spinach is really fine; pretty much liquified.
  4. Stir and mash the apple-blueberry mixture again. Let cool; then add to the food processor along with the liquified spinach.
  5. Once the mixture is thoroughly pureed add in the sweetener and blend one last time. Enjoy!

How do you sneak veggies into your kid’s diet?

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Krystle Cook – the creator of Home Jobs by MOM – put her psychology degree on a shelf and dived into a pile of diapers and dishes instead. She is a wife and mother to two rambunctious boys, sweating it out in her Texas hometown. She loves cooking, DIY home projects, and family fun activities.

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Comments

  1. Robin Rue (@massholemommy)

    February 29, 2016 at 8:53 am

    That sounds so good. I can’t wait to try this recipe.

    Reply
  2. Sabrina Fox

    February 29, 2016 at 9:02 am

    This looks super yummy! It also looks simple to make which I love.

    Reply
  3. tara pittman

    February 29, 2016 at 10:33 am

    I love recipes that hide the veggies. I need to make this for my boys.

    Reply
  4. Kathy Kenny Ngo

    February 29, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    I always tell myself that one day, I will have time to do these things and slowly, I have been able to try out different recipes I find on blogs. This one is going on my to make list.

    Reply
    • Krystle

      March 7, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      I’m glad this made your list! Blueberry Veggie Applesauce is also great in smoothies I’ve found.

      Reply
  5. marianne

    February 29, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    This looks delicious! I love the pouches. I am a huge blueberry fan as well.

    Reply
  6. Beth@FrugalFroggie

    February 29, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    That looks so yummy. Saving the recipe!!

    Reply
  7. Elizabeth O.

    March 1, 2016 at 1:37 am

    That’s pretty awesome. When the twins were born we had no idea about food pouches. So lucky! I wish we had that before, it’s so convenient.

    Reply
    • Krystle

      March 7, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      I wish they would of had food pouches with my oldest son too.

      Reply
  8. lexie lane

    March 1, 2016 at 5:32 am

    I want to try it! My husband will love this. Glad you shared it!

    Reply
  9. Eugenia

    March 1, 2016 at 10:00 am

    I love eating fresh blueberries. So this blueberry veggie applesauce is what I need to make for my family soon. Looks so tasty and healthy!

    Reply
  10. Ana Fernandez

    March 1, 2016 at 10:28 am

    This looks so delicious and it is a great idea! looking forward to try this!

    Reply
  11. Rosey

    March 2, 2016 at 5:43 am

    I like the pouches. They are extremely convenient for travel or being on the go!

    Reply
  12. Emma White

    March 2, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    oh my this looks and sounds amazing I am going to give it a try

    Reply
  13. Chelsea L.

    March 3, 2016 at 6:48 pm

    Yey I have fruit squeezer and different kinds of fruits listed above my kitchen. Will make this yummy homemade spread this weekend. For sure my husband will love it. Great share keep going.

    Reply
  14. mya.k

    March 5, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    yummy, that looks so good, I’ll have to try this sometime soon.

    Reply
  15. Tamra Phelps

    May 22, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds really good and it’s a great way to sneak extra veggies into a kid’s diet. You know it’s the only way to get most kids to eat spinach, lol.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      October 3, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      Very good point! Except for my son – he likes raw spinach lol

      Reply

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