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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!
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.
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.
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 Time2hours
Total Time2hours
Servings4cups
Ingredients
4-5applesCubed, peeled, and cored. I used Fuji, but your favorite baking apples will do.
1 yellow squashCubed
1cupblueberriesFresh or frozen
2cupsbaby spinachI used a baby spinach kale mix
1/2cupwater
2packetsNectresseOptional
Instructions
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.
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.
In a food processor, blend the spinach and 1/4 cup water. Continue to blend until spinach is really fine; pretty much liquified.
Stir and mash the apple-blueberry mixture again. Let cool; then add to the food processor along with the liquified spinach.
Once the mixture is thoroughly pureed add in the sweetener and blend one last time. Enjoy!
Krystle, creator of Home Jobs by MOM, swapped her psychology degree for motherhood adventures. Now in Kentucky with her husband and teenage sons (15 & 19), she balances cooking, DIY projects, and launching her next business venture. Texas-born but Kentucky-living, she’s still sharing her journey as her family grows up.
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.
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.
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.
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Tamra Phelps
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.
Home Jobs By Mom
Very good point! Except for my son – he likes raw spinach lol
mya.k
yummy, that looks so good, I’ll have to try this sometime soon.
Chelsea L.
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.
Emma White
oh my this looks and sounds amazing I am going to give it a try
Rosey
I like the pouches. They are extremely convenient for travel or being on the go!
Ana Fernandez
This looks so delicious and it is a great idea! looking forward to try this!
Eugenia
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!
lexie lane
I want to try it! My husband will love this. Glad you shared it!
Elizabeth O.
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.
Krystle
I wish they would of had food pouches with my oldest son too.
Beth@FrugalFroggie
That looks so yummy. Saving the recipe!!
marianne
This looks delicious! I love the pouches. I am a huge blueberry fan as well.
Kathy Kenny Ngo
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.
Krystle
I’m glad this made your list! Blueberry Veggie Applesauce is also great in smoothies I’ve found.
tara pittman
I love recipes that hide the veggies. I need to make this for my boys.
Sabrina Fox
This looks super yummy! It also looks simple to make which I love.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
That sounds so good. I can’t wait to try this recipe.