If your child is anything like mine, they LOVE fruit pouches. We go through several a day as a snack or part of a meal. Unfortunately, these can get kind of pricey. Also, even though I get "organic" ones...I'm sure they contain preservatives. As a thrifty mom, I got online to see if I could find a way to make my own. In my search, I found these beauties on my beloved Amazon.
Seriously, for under $9, I got 6 of these gems with 7 reusable caps. *SCORE!* So on to this incredibly easy recipe. Because, I like easy.."Easy like Sunday morning"...haha..ok..here goes..
I made my Fruit & Veggie mixture in the Instant Pot (best gift from my husband ever!) But this could easily be switched to a crock pot recipe as well.
Homemade Fruit & Veggie Pouches
Amazingly easy and tasty fruit & veggie mixture perfect for pouches.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Frozen Tropical Mixed Fruit-Peach, Mango, Strawberries, Pineapple
- 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Strawberries
- 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries
- 1 cup Fresh Carrots
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 3 small Peeled & Sliced Apples
Instructions
Throw all ingredients in Instant Pot. Cook on Manual for 5 minutes. Allow a 10 minute natural release. Remove lid, turn off instant pot and unplug. Use an immersion blender to blend. If filling reusable pouches, allow to completely cool and then add to pouches.
Details
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: 6Ok..so this recipe tastes EXACTLY like a strawberry fruit roll up and I may have eaten a large portion of it myself...not even gonna lie...haha...I have found that its easiest to fill the pouches over a bowl or sink. Also, don't fill them too much or you won't be able to close them. Once finished using these, rinse and you can toss them in the dishwasher. Easy Peasy Squeezie!
The best part about these is I can fill them with yogurt or any kind of mixture and I don't have to worry about a huge mess with a bowl and spoon. #mommywin!
