10 Homemade Puree Recipes For Babies

Babies should not be given solid foods before they are six months old due to choking hazards and allergies. According to the American Academy of Paediatrics, parents should wait for six months before introducing solid foods to babies.

When your baby is four to six months old, it is a safe idea to use simple, single-ingredient purees. This will also help you to spot and identify a food allergy or sensitivity in the little one. Here are some easy homemade puree recipes for babies.

10 Homemade Puree Recipes For Babies

1. Avocado Puree

Ingredients

Avocado 1

Lemon 1

Breastmilk or formula milk 

Method

• All you need to do is halve a ripe avocado, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh.
• Add it to a blender and blend it, adding breastmilk, formula, or water if needed or desired to thin.

2. Bean Puree

Ingredients

A bowlful of chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans, and white beans mixed

Water 1/2 cup

Method

• If you are using canned beans, rinse and drain them for the best flavour.
• Place the beans into the blender along with the water and blend until smooth.
• Adding additional water as desired for a smooth consistency

3. Blueberry Puree

Ingredients

Blueberries: A handful

Water: 2 cups

Recipe

• Add the blueberries to your blender.
• Blend them until very smooth.
• Add enough water to make it easy for the blender to work.

4. Kiwi Puree

Ingredients

Kiwi: 4

Water: As needed

Recipe

• Peel the brown skin from the fruit and add the fruit to a blender.
• Blend it until very smooth.
• Adding a little water if needed.
• You can serve or store it in the fridge for later.

5. Mango Puree

Ingredients

Fresh mango: 1

Water or breastmilk: As needed

Method

• All you need to do is just add your diced mango to a blender.
• Blend it until smooth, adding water, or breastmilk if needed.
• Serve or store it for later.

6. Peach Puree

Ingredients

Peach: 6

Water: As needed

Method

• All you need to do is add your peach slices to a blender.
• Blend, adding a little water, breastmilk, or formula as needed to make the consistency smooth.
• Serve or store it for later.

7. Pineapple Puree

Ingredients

Pineapple chunks: 1 cup

Water as needed

Recipe

• Add the chunks of pineapple to the blender.
• Blend it until smooth. 
• You can also add a little amount of water if needed.

8. Strawberry Puree

Ingredients

Fresh strawberries: 5-6 

Method

• Wash and pat the strawberries dry.
• Don’t forget to trim off the stems.
• Add them into the blender to blend them until smooth.

Before feeding it to your baby, you should taste it to ensure it’s not too tart.

9. Banana Puree

Ingredients

Ripe banana: 1

Method

• All you need to do is slice a ripe banana and add it to a blender.
• Blend it very smooth.
• You might also add cinnamon if desired and serve or store it for later.

10. Papaya Puree

Ingredients

Papaya chunks: 1 cup

Recipe

• Add the chunks of papaya to the blender.
• Blend it until smooth.
• Add a little amount of water if needed.

If you have any leftover puree you can store them in airtight containers in the fridge for future use. These homemade puree recipes are not only nutritious for your little one but also easy to digest. Try them out!

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