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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.
Homemade Blueberry Veggie Applesauce Recipe
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
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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.
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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.
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In a food processor, blend the spinach and 1/4 cup water. Continue to blend until spinach is really fine; pretty much liquified.
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Stir and mash the apple-blueberry mixture again. Let cool; then add to the food processor along with the liquified spinach.
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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?
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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That sounds so good. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
This looks super yummy! It also looks simple to make which I love.
I love recipes that hide the veggies. I need to make this for my boys.
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.
I’m glad this made your list! Blueberry Veggie Applesauce is also great in smoothies I’ve found.
This looks delicious! I love the pouches. I am a huge blueberry fan as well.
That looks so yummy. Saving the recipe!!
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.
I wish they would of had food pouches with my oldest son too.
I want to try it! My husband will love this. Glad you shared it!
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!
This looks so delicious and it is a great idea! looking forward to try this!
I like the pouches. They are extremely convenient for travel or being on the go!
oh my this looks and sounds amazing I am going to give it a try
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.
yummy, that looks so good, I’ll have to try this sometime soon.
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.
Very good point! Except for my son – he likes raw spinach lol