Healthy organic food for your baby from Plum Baby Superfoods

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We have a growing range of adventurous organic baby food. Our recipes taste as good as home made and have been designed specifically for each stage of your baby's weaning. We add the supergrain quinoa to every recipe.

Why give quinoa to my baby?

We believe that quinoa is the perfect food for babies - much better nutritionally than rice. This point of view is supported by nutritionists such as Suzannah Olivier who recommend giving quinoa to babies. We call Susie the 'Quinoa Queen'!

it's naturally gluten-free...
This makes it easy for babies to digest. (No baby under 6 months should be given a product containing gluten as it is unsuitable for immature digestive
tracts).

it's a fantastic source of protein...
In fact, its ‘profile' of amino acids (which make up protein) is very similar to breastmilk, once again making it a brilliant weaning food. (Babies shouldn't be given meat, fish or dairy products until at least 6 months so they can't get protein from these sources).

it's a valuable source of minerals...
The minerals in quinoa are great for a baby's growth and development - namely iron, calcium and zinc. Compared with wheat, quinoa contains 1.5 times more calcium, over three times more iron, and twice the amount of zinc. Compared to rice and maize, the ratios are even higher. Your baby's iron reserves may start to drop after 6 months so it is good to consider introducing natural sources of iron such as quinoa (whereas ‘follow on' formula milks are artificially enhanced).

it's a good source of healthy fatty acids...
For example the EFA linoleic acid (part of the
omega-6 family) - now officially recognised to help the development of your baby's brain - and oleic acid (omega-9 family) - also found in olive oil.

it's a natural source of Vitamin E and thiamine (Vitamin B1).

Quinoa is every one of our recipes.

We use a flaked form of quinoa in our recipes, which is specially prepared to babyfood standards, and makes a beautifully smooth texture when soaked in water.
The texture of ‘standard' packets of quinoa available in most supermarkets is too ‘chewy' for young babies. But it is ideal for older babies (9 months plus), toddlers and grown ups!

four month group shot A range of smooth purees, suitable for first weaning. Made from 100% organic superfood ingredients.

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Beetroot and apple with artichoke

Just delicious and wholesome and its qualities remind us of the home made recipe. Beetroot is wonderfully good for babies, and the combination of flavours not only deliver on the top levels of nutrients, but also are authentic flavours of real foods - in true plum fashion

Ingredients

Organic beetroot (41%)

Water
Organic carrot (14%)
Organic apple (10%)
Organic parsnip (6%)
Organic artichoke (5%)
Organic quinoa flakes (1%)

Blueberry, banana and vanilla

Another one of our super purees, this time with 26% handpicked, made directly into fresh puree for us. The banana adds a little sweetness, but not too much, and the vanilla gives it the roundness and character, a bit like a jolly good cabernet!

Serving Suggestions

For babies and toddlers: Bib up and maybe protect the walls then tuck in - babies are bound to get their hands stuck in!
For grown ups: Indulge yourself and tucker up with a choccy pudding - Gu Chocolate puds and our Blueberry combo are the best!). Also great spooned over muesli or granola and natural yogurt.

Ingredients

Organic Fairtrade banana (49%)
Organic blueberries (26%)
Water
Organic Fairtrade quinoa flakes (1.9%)
Organic lemon juice (0.06%)
Organic real vanilla extract
Antioxidant (ascorbic acid)

Carrot, apricot & fennel

A delicious combination of organic carrots, apricots and fennel that will provide baby with an excellent source of protective nutrients. Just think of all the ripe sunshine colours bursting with goodness and flavour.

Ingredients

Organic carrot 40%
Water
Organic apricot 10%
Organic sweet potato 10%
Organic quinoa flakes 5%
Organic fennel 4%
Organic apple juice 2%

Mango and banana

A super smooth puree - glossy with fruit. It is a subtle combination of flavours with a mango distinction that is heaven sent. (We have been generous with the mango - it makes up almost 50% of the recipe). As with other recipes, the quinoa flakes are added to boost the protein content, and also give it the right texture to make it slip down nicely.

Serving suggestion

For baby: serve as is, don't necessarily need to warm. Bib on, spoons in (or fingers) and share away. Toddlers and Grown-ups can also try it with a couple of scoops of organic vanilla ice cream. Or add some tropical fruit juice, and two tablespoons of natural yogurt and blend it into a smoothie.

Ingredients

Organic Mango (33%)
Water
Fairtrade organic mango (16%)
Fairtrade organic banana (15%)
Fairtrade organic quinoa flakes (3%)
Organic lemon juice
Antioxidant (ascorbic acid)

Parsnip, apple & pea

Worthy of a Sunday roast accompaniment. This soft mushy mash is a sure favourite, and a good way to introduce savoury tastes to your baby, who will be still be hankering for sweet things after boob juice or formula. We believe the secret is to keep a little bit of a sweet undertone to all our savoury recipes, as we have done here.

Serving Suggestions:

For Babies: Stir and serve- can be served warm

For older babies (7 months plus): Add some finely chopped roast chicken or roast pork

For toddlers and grown ups: Fantastic with roast pork or chicken, alongside roast potatoes, steamed buttery carrots and some green veg.

Ingredients

Organic parsnip (29%)
Organic apple (25%)
Water
Organic peas (17%)
Organic Fairtrade quinoa flakes (2.2%)

Plum, pomegranate and guava

Finally, a true Plum fruit offering, with the added nutritional elements of Pomegranate and Guava. This recipe is a wee bit sharp, and we have just adjusted it slightly, but we were surprised just how many babies actually love it just how it is. Let us know what you think.

Ingredients

Organic pomegranate juice (32%)
Organic banana puree (30%)
Organic plums (18%)
Organic guava (16.6%)
Organic Fairtrade quinoa flakes (3.4%)
Organic lemon juice
Antioxidant (ascorbic acid)

Pumpkin, carrot & mango

This juicy combination of fruits and vegetables is a new favourite - soft, yet distinctive. This wonderful pumpkin combo is rich in carbohydrates - everyone should try it!

Ingredients

Organic pumpkin 30%
Water
Organic carrots 22%
Organic mango 17%
Organic quinoa flakes 5%

Spinach, parsnip & basil

Very green, and may remind you of school dinners at first sight, but our Spinach recipe is ultra soft, mild and simply very good indeed (according to our baby tasters!). It is a great way to introduce vital nutrients to your baby the yummy way. The spinach is present yet not overpowering; parsnip gives it the sweet balance and basil the tang.

Serving suggestions:

For older babies and toddlers (7 months plus): try adding tiny cooked minestrone pasta, a teaspoon of olive oil and a grating of parmesan or gruyere cheese
For grown ups: fortunately babies don't have to worry about the whole "I have spinach in my teeth" thing but remember when you tucker in to have a handy toothpick at the ready.

Ingredients

Organic spinach (28%)
Water
Organic apple (26%)
Organic parsnip (11%)
Organic basil (4%)
Organic Fairtrade quinoa flakes (2.4%)

Squash and sweet potato

This combination of butternut squash and sweet potato is very palatable for a little mouth. Another super soft mash that proves popular with babies and toddlers alike.

Serving Suggestions

For Babies: Stir and eat, can be served warm if desired
For older babies (7 months plus) - Add some finely chopped roast chicken
For toddlers and grown ups: Another recipe that is easily transformed into a warming soup. Take two pots, add some good chicken or vegetable stock, and voila!

Ingredients

Organic squash (45%)
Water
Organic sweet potato (13%)
Organic carrots (10%)
Organic Fairtrade quinoa flakes (2.5%)

Sweetcorn and carrot

Soft corny mash and the goodness of carrots and quinoa - as with all our savoury recipes, a complete meal in one little pot! We spent a lot of time developing this recipe to get the consistency just right, but being organic it can turn out slightly differently each time, as the inherent starches within the corn can change in each batch. You can be assured that it will always be delicious, promise, but it may need a good stir.

Serving Suggestions

For babies: Stir well! Tastes better warm if possible. For toddlers and grown ups: Take a couple of these pots, add some good chicken stock, and you have
a fabulous soup. Sprinkle with coriander for extra posh-ness and tastiness. (Toddlers love sprinkling things on their soup too.) Make sure you have lots of toast soldiers for dipping, or sprinkle in ‘croutons' of toast to help soak up the soup for little people who might otherwise spill it...

Ingredients

Organic sweetcorn (46%)
Water
Organic carrots (4.6%)
Organic Fairtrade quinoa flakes (4%)

With a chunky fork mash texture these recipes are ideal to encourage your baby to chew. Each of the savoury meals have been carefully balanced to satisfy a growing baby's requirements for protein and energy.

Recipe (clicking will open a product description)

Carrot and lentil with cheddar

The lentils provide a superb source of protein, and are easy to digest without the trumpety side effects often associated with pulses.

Ingredients

Organic carrots (27%)
Water
Organic butternut squash (18%)
Organic apple puree (14%)
Organic vegetarian cheddar cheese (9%)
Organic red lentils (4%)
Organic quinoa flakes (2%)

French bean with beef and apple

Beautiful, tender cuts of organic meat combined with organic vegetables provide a balance of nutrients to sustain growing babies.

Ingredients

Organic french green beans (28%)
Organic apples (26%)
Water
Organic sweet potato (10%)
Organic minced beef (10%)
Organic quinoa flakes (2%)

Parsnip, carrot and cheddar mash

Cheddar mash with key 'super food' root vegetables. Parsnips a good source of vitamin C and thiamine amongst others and Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A and antioxidants. Perfect to fill your litte ones tum!

Ingredients

Organic vegetables (56%) (organic parsnip 46%, organic carrot 10%)
Water
Organic vegetarian cheddar cheese (8%)
Organic apples (6%)
Organic quinoa flakes (4%)

Red cabbage with apple and chicken

Red cabbage is a good source of antioxidants and calcium. Mums, such as yourself, don't always have the time or the confidence to cook red cabbage

Ingredients

Organic vegetables (50%) (organic red cabbage 21%, organic sweet potato 15%, organic potato 14%)
Water
Organic chicken (8%)
Organic apple juice (6%)
Organic quinoa flakes (4%)
Organic lemon juice
Organic black pepper
Organic ground cinnamon

Spinach with salmon and parsnip

Gorgeous organic salmon with organic vegetables provide a balance of nutrients to sustain growing babies. Salmon is a key superfood, rich in essential fatty acids and Omega 3

Ingredients

Organic vegetables (57%) (organic parsnip 32%, organic spinach 13%, organic leek 7%, organic celeriac root 5%)
Water
Organic Salmon (12%)
Organic Quinoa flakes (4%)
Organic Lemon juice
Organic dill
Organic ground ginger

Summer Pudding

Organic blackcurrants, strawberries and raspberries, delicous and indulgent, a perfect pudding for any age of baby - or adult!

Ingredients
Organic pear 35%
Water
Organic strawberries 18%
Organic raspberries 8%
Organic breadcrumbs 5% (whest flour, salt, yeast)
Organic banana 4%
Organic quinoa 4%
Organic blackcurrant juice 2%
Organic lemon juice
Organic real vanilla extract
Antioxidant (ascorbic acid)

Sweet potato with lamb & carrot

A wonderful recipe that introduces a wide combination of taste, colour and texture to babies.

Ingredients

Organic sweet potato (33%)
Water
Organic carrots (22%)
Organic lamb (11%)
Organic quinoa flakes (3%)

A combination of wholegrains to provide a nourishing breakfast. Deliciously creamy, smooth and easy to prepare, simply add baby's usual milk and water.

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Four grain Muesli with apricot & banana

This wholesome muesli was designed for toddlers, but the rest of the family will all be muscling in for a bowlful too! This is a 'supergrain' combination of four grains that will keep toddlers fuelled and happy.

Ingredients

Organic oat flakes 74%

Organic banana puree 9%

Organic apricot puree 7%

Organic popped amaranth 4%

Organic quinoa 3%

Organic wholegrain rice 3%

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)

Four grain super porridge

A deliciously smooth combination of wholegrains, easy to prepare into a nourishing porridge. The ultimate in baby breakfast!
Quinoa (or 'keenwa') is our true gluten-free superfood that we sneak into all our first stage baby food due to its wonderful complete protein levels. Babies love it and it just loves babies!

Serving suggestions

For babies make up as per instructions on pack
For older children, try mixing with organic whole milk, a favourite fromage frais or yogurt to offer a truly filling, sustaining start to the day.

Ingredients

Organic quinoa flour (42.1%)
Organic whole grain rice flour (42.1%)
Organic whole grain millet flour (10.5%)
Organic amaranth flour (5.3%)
Thiamin (Vitamin B1**)

Four grain super porridge with apple and apricot

A delicious blend of apple and apricot with wholegrain oat, spelt, quinoa & millet. Proper 'pukka' porridge need not bring images of gruel from a Dickens novel! Our porridges are a real superfood combination of whole grains with complex carbohydrates for a slow release of energy.

Serving suggestions

For babies under 12 months please no sugar and please no honey! It's perfect just as it is. For older children, try mixing with organic whole milk, a favourite fromage frais or yogurt to offer a truly filling, sustaining start for their morning.

Ingredients

Organic apple puree (44%)
Organic wholegrain oat (25%)
Organic apricot puree (17%)
Organic wholegrain spelt (8%)
Organic quinoa (4%)
Organic wholegrain millet (2%)
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)

CONTAINS GLUTEN, suitable for vegetarians

Four grain super porridge with plum and banana

A blend of banana and plum, wholegrain oat, spelt, quinoa and millet.Top nutritionists are telling us that whole grains are better for you than refined grains and we agree. That's why our cereals are jam-packed full of supergrains and no refined wheat, ever.

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Ingredients

Organic wholegrain oat (34%)
Organic plum puree (24%)
Organic banana puree (24%)
Organic wholegrain spelt (10%)
Organic quinoa (5%)
Organic wholegrain millet (3%)
Lemon juice
Antioxidant: ascorbic acid
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)

CONTAINS GLUTEN. Suitable for vegetarians

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