Get the recipe: Swoon-Worth Strawberry Baby Food (puree & baby-led weaning)
Let's be honest: strawberries will probably not be one of the first foods you serve your baby. Those first foods are usually reserved for those heavy hitters - avocado, sweet potatoes, along with bananas. But once baby gives those a try - it's strawberry go time! Great for 6+ months!
Ingredients
Swoon-Worthy Roasted Strawberry Puree
- 2 cups strawberries, stems removed and chopped
- 1 pinch cinnamon (optional)
Simmered Strawberry Puree
- 2 cups strawberries, stems removed, chopped (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
2-Minute Strawberry Puree
- 2 cups strawberries, stems removed, chopped (fresh or frozen)
Baby-Led Weaning/Finger Food Stage
- 1-2 strawberries, stems removed
- pinch cinnamon
Strawberry Oatmeal
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup strawberries, stems removed, chopped (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- pinch cinnamon
Mashed Strawberry, Carrots & Beans
- 1 strawberry, stems removed, chopped (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp white beans, canned or pre-cooked
- 1 tbsp steamed carrots, roughly chopped
Strawberry & Yogurt
- 1 strawberry, stem removed and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp plain whole milk yogurt
Instructions
Swoon-Worthy Roasted Strawberry Puree
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the strawberries on the baking sheet and sprinkle on cinnamon. Bake for 20 minutes or until soft and bursting with juices.
- Let cool slightly and then transfer the strawberries to a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
Simmered Strawberry Puree
- Place the strawberries, water, and lemon juice into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until soft and broken down.
- Let cool slightly and then transfer the strawberries to a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
2-Minute Strawberry Puree
- Place the chopped strawberries into a blender and puree for 1-2 minutes or until smooth.
- If there are too many seeds, pour the puree through a fine mesh colander into another bowl. The puree will thicken as it cools in the fridge or freezer.
Baby-Led Weaning/Finger Food Stage
- Serve to baby whole, sliced, quartered or chopped depending on your baby's age. 6+ Months - Whole: It's best to start your baby with a bigger piece of strawberry so your baby can chew, gnaw, and take bites without them being a choking hazard.9+ Months - Quartered: you can serve baby quartered or thinly sliced strawberries at 9 months and older.9-10+ Months - Chopped: if your baby's pincer grasp has been developed, you can serve them diced strawberries around 9-10 months.
Strawberry Oatmeal
- In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add in oats, strawberries, and cinnamon. Cook for 10 minutes or until the oats are cooked, and most of the water is gone. Using a hand mixer or blender, puree the oats to your desired consistency - smooth, slightly chunky, or chunky. If serving for baby-led weaning, dollop a few 2-inch circles of oatmeal on a plate and place it in the fridge. Once cooled, the oatmeal will be easier for your baby to pick up and self-feed.
Mashed Strawberry, Carrots & Beans
- Place the strawberry, carrots, and beans onto a cutting board. Using the back of a fork, mash the ingredients together into a chunky puree.
- Spread the chunky puree onto a 1-3 inch piece of toast, load it onto a gootensil, place on a plate for your baby to eat with their hands, or spoon feed it to your baby.
Strawberry & Yogurt
- Place the strawberry on a cutting board or in a small bowl. Add in the yogurt and stir until incorporated. Serve to your baby with a gootensil, place on a plate for baby to eat with their own hands, or spoon feed it to your baby.
Notes
Age: 6+ months for puree, 6+ months for baby-led weaning.
Storage: you can store the purees in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 4 months. You can store the finger foods in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Yield: the purees will yield you roughly 6-8 ounces of puree, while the finger foods will give you 1-2 servings.
Notes on Frozen Strawberries: if you are using frozen strawberries, make sure you thaw and drain any excess liquid before using them.
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