Mango Sweet Potato Baby Food

 Recipe yields approximately 6 Cups

Directions:

1. Cook the quinoa according to the package
2. Cook the sweet potatoes by boiling or baking
3. Peel and chop mangos (if using frozen, skip this step)
4. Add all ingredients except Quinoa to a blender and blend into a smooth puree.
5. Add Quinoa to the blender and blend again until smooth. (You may need to add water to get a smooth, not-too-thick texture) .
6. Line trays with parchment paper
7. Pour baby food puree onto the tray and spread evenly across the trays
8. Insert the dividers (if you choose). You can also just powder after you freeze dry.
9. Pre-freeze before freeze-drying when possible.
10. Freeze Dry (My cycle time in a large freeze dryer with a premier pump was 57 hours for 5 trays of baby food) 
11. Store in sealed jars for short-term use or in mylar bags for long-term storage

Rehydration

Rehydration With divider portions: You can blend your cubes before rehydrating for a smoother texture. Add about 4 tbsp of water to 2 cubes from the 40-portion dividers. Stir and enjoy. This makes about 1⁄4 cup

Rehydration Without dividers: Powder in a blender or food processor. Add about 4 Tbsp of water to 1⁄4 cup of powder. Stir and enjoy. This makes about 1⁄4 Cup

Notes:

These also make great snack bars

Nutritional Value Per 1/4 Cup Serving

 Calories: 60  Protein: 1 g  Carbohydrates: 13 g   Fiber: 2 g   Sugars: 6 g  Fat: 0.75 g

Cycle times & rehydration for reference only. Your results may vary.