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5 baby food combinations that taste like summer

Want to bring a taste of summer to your baby’s plate? With fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, you can whip up nutritious baby purees that are not only delicious but also introduce your little one to new flavors and textures.

Is your baby still finding vegetables a bit challenging? Try combining them with fruit first. The natural sweetness of fruit often makes new vegetables more appealing. Then gradually reduce the amount of fruit, so your baby can slowly get used to the pure taste of vegetables.

In this article, you’ll find five easy baby puree recipes made with summery ingredients. Perfect for babies who are just starting solids and little eaters who are ready for some variety. They’re tasty, colorful, easy to make, and even easier to prep ahead. Make a little extra and freeze the leftovers for later!

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Safe baby food recipes, developed in collaboration with a certified pediatric dietitian for parents of little ones from around 4 months old.

Recipes

Watermelon and Avocado

Mango and Zucchini

You’ll need:

⅓ cup (50 grams) diced mango
¾ cup (100 grams) diced zucchini

How to make it:

Peel the mango. Wash the zucchini and cut it into small cubes. Steam the zucchini until soft. If you’d like, steam the mango for about 1 minute as well to help prevent browning. Blend everything until smooth. This recipe makes about 2 to 3 servings, depending on your baby’s age.

Did you know? A mango pit makes a great natural teether during mealtime. Your baby can suck on it, explore it, and discover new flavors and textures at their own pace. This helps develop oral motor skills, gross motor skills, and encourages self-feeding.

Nectarine and Peas

You’ll need:

1 Nectarine
⅓ cup (50 grams) green peas

How to make it:

Peel the nectarine and remove the pit. If your baby is older than 6 to 7 months, you can leave the skin on. Steam the peas until tender, then add the nectarine for the last 1 to 2 minutes to help prevent browning. Blend everything until smooth. This recipe makes about 2 to 3 servings, depending on your baby’s age.

Strawberry and Apple

You’ll need:

3 big strawberries
1/2 apple

How to make it:

Remove the green tops from the strawberries. Peel the apple and remove the core. If you’d like, steam the apple briefly to help prevent browning. Blend everything together until smooth. This recipe makes about 2 to 3 servings, depending on your baby’s age.

Apricot and Banana

You’ll need:

2 Apricots
1 Banana

How to make it:

Remove the pits from the apricots and wash them well. Peel the banana and blend everything together until smooth. This recipe makes about 2 to 3 servings, depending on your baby’s age.

Tip: Is your baby starting to self-feed? Try offering a piece of banana alongside the puree. This gives your baby the chance to practice holding, biting, and exploring food while also enjoying the smooth puree. It’s a great way to support oral motor development and encourage independence at mealtime.

Watermelon and Avocado

You’ll need:

¾ cup watermelon
1/2 avocado

How to make it:

Blend the watermelon and avocado until smooth. If the puree is too thin, add a little more avocado, a piece of banana, or 1 tablespoon of baby rice cereal to thicken it. This recipe makes about 2 to 3 servings, depending on your baby’s age.

Tip: This puree freezes well, but it may become watery after thawing. To make it thicker again, simply stir in a piece of mashed banana or 1 tablespoon of baby rice cereal after thawing.