First Meats Made Easy: New Organic Meat and Legumes Pouches for Babies

Once Upon a Farm’s new organic meat baby food pouches are designed to make baby’s first meats simple, nutritious, and delicious. They combine high-quality protein with organic fruits and vegetables—perfect for babies 6 months and up who are ready to explore new savory flavors.

You've asked for savory flavors, options with more protein, more ingredient and flavor variety, and—most specifically—meat. We’ve taken time to perfect these recipes, source high-quality ingredients, and finalize an assortment that meets our standards and yours. We’re happy to finally share them with you.

Overview: These new organic meat and legumes purée pouches provide a convenient source of protein (4–5g) for babies 6+ months, made with organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef, and free-range poultry, with no added sweeteners or preservatives. The launch introduces eight new ingredients and a variety of chicken, turkey, beef, and legume flavor blends, all cold-pressure protected. The FAQs address protein amounts, suitable age, sourcing standards, safety/cooking, and the benefits of high-pressure processing. 

Meat Our New Baby Food Pouches

This is baby’s first meats made easy: eight new pouches to help introduce babies to meat, each with 4–5 grams of protein. Plus, two legumes-based options for extra flavor exploration or plant-based families, each with 4 grams of protein!

All are intentionally made, the Once Upon a Farm way:

• Organic, grass-fed beef 
• Organic, free-range chicken or turkey 
• Organic fruit and veggies 
• Baby-friendly herbs and spices 
• 4g+ of protein in a convenient, ready-to-squeeze pouch 
• No added sweeteners, preservatives, or artificial ingredients 
• Simple and clean ingredient lists 
• Cold-pressure protected 
• USDA Organic Certified

“These little pouches pull their weight with real fruit, vegetables, and high-quality meat—making mealtime feel a whole lot easier.” 

—Jen Garner, Co-Founder 

8 New Ingredients for Babies to Try

With this launch, we’re introducing 8 new organic ingredients, helping your little ones reach those 100 foods before 1 even easier:

1. Apple Cider Vinegar 
2. Beef 
3. Beef Bone Broth 
4. Chicken 
5. Chicken Bone Broth 
6. Chickpeas (aka Garbanzo Beans) 
7. Rosemary 
8. Turkey

“[Once Upon a Farm’s new meat pouches] bring together three things I always look for as a pediatric dietitian and mom: key nutrients for babies, thoughtful flavor combinations, and simple and high-quality ingredients. They deliver important nutrients for this stage, while introducing babies to unique flavors like chicken with pineapple and coconut milk.” 

—Marina Chaparro, MPH, RDN, CDCES

Meat and Legumes Purée Flavors 

Chicken Baby Food

• Apple, Pineapple, Chicken, Carrot 
• Apple, Coconut Milk, Chicken, Mango 
• Apple, Chicken Bone Broth, Tomato, Cauliflower 
• Tomato, Apple, Chicken Bone Broth, Coconut Milk 

Turkey Baby Food

• Apple, Coconut Milk, Turkey, Butternut Squash 
• Apple, Turkey, Raspberry, Banana 

Beef Baby Food

• Apple, Coconut Milk, Beef, Butternut Squash 
• Apple, Beef Bone Broth, Tomato, Spinach

Legumes Baby Food

• Black Bean, Apple, Pumpkin Seed, Mango 
• Chickpea, Apple, Pumpkin Seed, Carrot

FAQ 

How much protein is in each meat pouch? 

There are 4–5 grams of protein in our meat pouches, depending on the flavor. Please see the nutrition facts for more info.

How much protein is in each legume pouch? 

There are 4 grams of protein in our legume pouches.

What age are these for? 

Our meat and legume pouches are made for babies ages 6 months and older. They make a great first introduction to meat and/or legumes.

Should I warm up the pouch before feeding it to my baby?

You can, but you don’t have to! If you choose to warm up the pouch, keep refrigerated until ready to serve. You can warm them up by placing the pouch or bowl in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. If your little one doesn’t want the whole serving, simply spoon the desired amount into a bowl and place that bowl into another bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Always test the food to make sure it is temperature appropriate before feeding it to your baby.

When can babies eat meat?  

Babies can typically start eating meat around 6 months of age, once they begin solids. Soft, blended textures—like our meat purées—make it easy to introduce chicken, turkey, and beef in an infant-safe way.

What does free-range chicken or turkey mean?

Free-range means raised outdoors or with access to outdoors.

Are your meats grass-fed and free-range in every product, or does it vary by flavor?

We source only organic, grass-fed beef and organic, free-range poultry for our pouches.

What does organic mean for meat?

Organic meat is sourced from animals raised with no added growth hormones*, no antibiotics, and year-round outdoor access**.

Is the meat in these pouches fully cooked and safe for babies to eat?

The meat in these pouches is cooked and ready to enjoy.

How does the cold-pressure process affect nutrition? 

To give our pouches a (refrigerated) shelf life, there needs to be a “kill step” to destroy potentially harmful bacteria and pathogens. Without this, the pouches would only remain fresh and safe to eat for a couple of days after being made.

High-pressure processing (aka HPP; also sometimes called cold-pressure processing) does this, while maintaining key phytonutrients. It’s an alternative to high-heat processing that also helps maintain the original flavors and textures of the ingredients.