5 Baby Food Recipes Using the CH-208: A Guide to Vegetable Purees and Fruit Juices for Early, Middle, and Late Weaning Stages

February 25, 2026

Preparing baby food every day can be time-consuming. With the Happilaff CH-208 Food Processor, you can quickly make vegetable purees, fruit juices, and soft foods. By making batches and freezing them, your weekday baby food prep will be significantly easier. Here are recipes tailored for each stage of baby food: early, middle, and late.

⚠️ Always follow the advice of your pediatrician or registered dietitian when introducing baby food. Do not feed honey to infants under 1 year of age. Always introduce allergenic foods in small amounts first.

Baby Food Stage Guide

Stage	Approx. Age	Texture	How to use CH-208
Early	5-6 months	Smooth paste	Process longer for a smooth texture
Middle	7-8 months	Soft enough to mash with the tongue	Process briefly for a coarser texture
Late	9-11 months	Firm enough to mash with gums	Mince to a fine consistency
Completion	12-18 months	Close to adult food	Coarse mince/slices

5 Baby Food Recipes to Make with CH-208

🥕 Recipe 1: Carrot Puree (Early Stage~)

Ingredients: 1 carrot, dashi (kelp broth) or water as needed

Instructions: ① Steam carrot until very soft (approx. 15 minutes). ② Place in CH-208, add a small amount of dashi, and process until smooth. ③ Pour into ice cube trays and freeze (up to 1 week).

✨ Nutrition: Rich in beta-carotene. Supports eye development and immunity. Its sweetness makes it popular with babies.

🥦 Recipe 2: Broccoli & Potato Puree (Early Stage~)

Ingredients: 50g broccoli, 1/2 potato, dashi as needed

Instructions: ① Steam both until very soft. ② Place in CH-208, add dashi, and process until smooth. ③ Freeze in ice cube trays.

✨ Nutrition: Vitamin C + Folate + Carbohydrates. The potato's thickness makes broccoli easier to eat.

🍠 Recipe 3: Sweet Potato & Apple Paste (Early Stage~)

Ingredients: 50g sweet potato, 1/4 apple, water as needed

Instructions: ① Steam sweet potato. Peel and grate apple. ② Process sweet potato into a paste in CH-208. ③ Mix with apple.

✨ Nutrition: Dietary fiber + Vitamin C + Natural sweetness. Good for babies prone to constipation. A popular recipe from the early stages of baby food.

🐟 Recipe 4: White Fish & Tofu Soft Paste (Middle Stage~)

Ingredients: 30g white fish (cod/flounder), 30g silken tofu, dashi as needed

Instructions: ① Steam white fish and flake it. ② Place white fish, tofu, and dashi in CH-208, and process coarsely for the middle stage.

✨ Nutrition: Protein + Calcium. Easy to digest and supports muscle and bone development in babies.

🍗 Recipe 5: Ground Chicken & Vegetable Soboro (Late Stage~)

Ingredients: 50g chicken breast, 1/4 carrot, 1/8 onion, dashi as needed

Instructions: ① Grind chicken breast in CH-208. ② Mince carrot and onion in CH-208. ③ Simmer in dashi.

✨ Nutrition: Protein + Vitamins + Iron. A staple for late-stage baby food. Can be made in batches for a week and frozen.

Baby Food Freezing Guide

Food Item	Storage Method	Storage Period	Thawing Method
Vegetable Puree	Ice cube tray, then zip-top bag after freezing	1 week	Microwave, double boiler
Fruit Juice/Puree	Ice cube tray, then zip-top bag after freezing	1 week	Thaw naturally in refrigerator
Fish/Meat Puree	Freeze in individual portions	1 week	Microwave, double boiler
Soboro (Crumbled Mix)	Freeze in individual portions	1 week	Microwave

💡 The CH-208 bowl is dishwasher safe. Cleanup after making baby food is easy. After processing fish or meat, always wash and sanitize the bowl before processing vegetables.

👶 Make Baby Food Prep Easier with CH-208

CH-208

350W - handles everything from smooth purees to coarse mincing. Dishwasher safe for easy hygiene management.

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CH-210

Dual bowls allow you to prepare adult meals and baby food simultaneously. Streamlines cooking for a family of four.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Can the CH-208 make a smooth puree for the early stage of baby food?: Yes, the CH-208's high-speed rotation can create a smooth puree. For an even smoother texture, the three key points are: ① Steam ingredients until very soft, ② Gradually add dashi while processing, and ③ Strain through a sieve after processing.
Q2. Is it okay to process baby food ingredients and adult food ingredients in the same CH-208?: It's fine, but always wash and sanitize it after use. Especially after processing fish or meat, sterilize with hot water or alcohol before processing baby food ingredients.
Q3. When should I start introducing baby food?: Generally, around 5-6 months of age is a guideline, but it varies depending on your baby's development. Look for signs such as holding their head up, showing interest in food, and increased drooling. Always consult your pediatrician before starting.