Do you have a Thermomix (or are thinking of getting one) and wonder how useful it is with making baby food? Here’s my humble opinion – making your own baby food in a Thermomix makes life so much easier for busy parents! If you’re wondering how to make Thermomix baby food (or if the machine is worth it!), keep reading for my how-to and top tips.
Why make baby food in a Thermomix?
Making baby food in a Thermomix is a fantastic way to save time while making sure your little one gets nourishing, homemade meals. Whether you’re steaming veggies, blending purees, or whipping up a quick porridge, the Thermomix makes baby food prep pretty simple and stress-free.
➡️ Fast & effortless: The Thermomix blends, steams, chops, and cooks – all in one bowl! This means fewer dishes and less time spent preparing baby meals.
➡️ Nutrient-rich: Steaming ingredients in the Thermomix helps retain essential vitamins and minerals.
➡️ Smooth or chunky? You choose! The Thermomix allows you to adjust textures easily, making it perfect for every stage of weaning – from smooth purees to chunkier meals.
➡️ No hidden nasties: Store-bought baby and toddler food can contain added sugars, preservatives, or artificial flavours. Making your own ensures you’re in full control of what your baby eats.
➡️ Batch cooking = less stress: Make batches of baby food and freeze portions for easy, ready-to-go meals on busy days.
➡️ Budget-friendly: Yes, the Thermomix itself is a big investment. But making your own baby food is generally a lot cheaper than buying pre-made! That goes for so many staples and family meals too.
How to make baby food in a Thermomix
Making baby food in a Thermomix is really easy! Here’s a basic step-by-step guide:
- Choose your ingredients: Fresh fruits, vegetables, proteins (like chicken, fish, or lentils), and grains (such as rice or quinoa) all work well.
- Prepare & cook: Chop ingredients into small pieces and steam them in the simmering basket or Varoma. Or, add to the mixing bowl with liquid to simmer – I find this is the best way to cook meats for baby.
- Blend to desired texture: Use speed control to achieve the perfect consistency –— smooth for early weaning or chunkier as your baby grows.
- Store & serve: Cool the puree and portion it into small containers or silicone trays for easy freezing and reheating. 💡 Pro Tip – freeze purees in ice cube trays for easy portion control. Just pop out a cube when needed!
What baby food can you make in a Thermomix?
When first starting baby on solids, making purees in a Thermomix is really easy:
✅ Single-ingredient purees: Like apple, pear, pumpkin, carrot or sweet potato.
✅ Combination purees: Lentil and vegetable, or a fruit/veggie trio.
✅ Protein-packed baby meals: Chicken & sweet potato puree, salmon & carrot puree.
The Thermomix isn’t just for fruit and veggie purees though – it’s great for making a variety of baby-friendly meals and cooking basics:
✅Salt-free stocks: Baby-friendly meat stock or vegetable stock to use in baby or family meals.
✅Low sodium sauces: Baby-friendly gravy is a great addition to family cooking.
✅Soups: Nourishing soups for baby like Pumpkin, Carrot and Red Lentil Soup.
✅ Healthy breakfasts: Baby oatmeal with fruit, banana pancakes or homemade yoghurt.
✅ Finger foods: BLW apple oatmeal muffins, soft meatballs or Zucchini Slice.
Tips for success
➡️ Steaming guide: Follow the steaming guide in your Thermomix’s The Basic Cookbook. You can then add to the cooking time if you need the vegetables to be a little softer for super smooth purees or early finger foods.
➡️ Adjust textures over time: As your baby grows, gradually move from smooth purees to mashed and soft finger foods by reducing the chopping time and/or speed.
➡️ Minimise salt & sugar: Babies don’t need added salt or sugar, so keep their meals as natural as possible when moving to family foods/table foods.
➡️ Find baby-friendly Thermomix recipes: Like all of the free recipes on our site! The official Cookidoo® recipe platform also has some good collections for baby and toddler, but you do need a paid subscription.
The final verdict
Whether you’re starting your baby on purees or simply looking for a convenient way to prepare nourishing family meals that baby can share, the Thermomix does make the process quick, easy, and relatively mess-free. From purees to textured meals, you can whip up fresh, homemade baby food in minutes, knowing exactly what’s going into each spoonful.
I loved using my Thermomix for baby food prep when LJ was little! It saved so much time. Plus, I always felt good knowing he getting fresh, wholesome meals without added preservatives or unnecessary ingredients. I’d made my firstborn PK’s baby food too, but never had a Thermomix to help. It definitely made things easier!
But can you still make the same wholefood baby foods using old fashioned cooking methods? With or without the help of a food processor? Absolutely. It may just take a little longer, and create a few more dishes.
Did you know that you can also use your Thermomix to sterilise baby bottles and baby feeding gear? Check out this guide on how to sterilise baby equipment in a Thermomix.
What do you think, do you/will you make baby food in a Thermomix? I hope this information helps you in parenthood! Please leave a 📝 comment below. I love hearing from you! Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest too for more child feeding information and baby food recipes.
Chloe x
