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Purple Power (Blueberries, Kale & Apple)
Makes 1 ¼ cupsFrom Natural Baby Food by Dr. Sonali RuderA combination of blueberries, kale, and apple, this colorful puree is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 24 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples, washed, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup chopped Tuscan (lacinato) kale, washed, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup blueberries, washed
Instructions
- Place the apples and kale in a steamer basket set over boiling water. Cover and steam 8 minutes. Add the blueberries and steam an additional 2 minutes (optional).
- Puree with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth, adding a small amount of the cooking liquid if needed. If desired, strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve. Cool and serve or store.
- Purple power puree can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months. If freezing, spoon individual portions into ice cube trays or baby food containers, then cover and freeze.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
24kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
233IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 233IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.