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PREPARATION + COOKING 5 + 12 minutes S T O R AG E Let cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. HEALTH BENEFITS Green superfoods,such as spirulina and wheatgrass, are rich in health-boosting nutrients - including chlorophyll, which is similar in composition to human blood and oxygenates the body's cells. Superbly cleansing, green superfoods also provid e B-vitam ins for en ergy p rodu ction, as w ell as the antiox idants vitam ins C an d E an d caro tene, wh ich help su ppo rt your b aby's imm une sy stem . Apples p rovide a good sourc e of pectin , a form o f soluble fiber that can h elp eliminate toxins from your baby's body, as well as feed your baby's friendly gut bacteria.

When it comes to the best starter foods for your baby, you can't go wrong with apple puree - its sweetness is virtually a guaranteed winner with all first-fooders. This version of pureed apple includes a little "green" powder, in the form of powdered spirulina or wheatgrass, which is a fantastically easy way to boost the nutritional content of the puree.
10vzoz. eating apples, peeled,1 tsp. green superfood powder, cored and chopped intosuch as wheatqrass or spirulina Yzin. slices

1 Steam the apple for 10 minutes until tender. 2 Put the apple in a blender or food processor with the green superfood powder and 1-2 tablespoons once-boiled water. Process until smooth. For an even smoother puree, push the blended apple and green superfood mixture through a fine strainer.