Get the recipe: The Best Broccoli Baby Food Puree (20 Minutes)
Do you want your child to grow up loving broccoli? Then, I've got you! This Broccoli Baby Puree is a great way to introduce the coveted green veggie to your baby for one simple reason - it's delicious! I've tested this recipe several times over the years, and this recipe was the clear winner! So, if you're looking for an easy broccoli puree for your baby, this is it! Great baby food for 6+ months - stage 1 baby food!
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli, chopped into small florets
- 1 small apple, pear or small white potato peeled and chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp good quality olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prep: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 inches of water to a boil over medium heat.
- Steam: Place the broccoli and apple/potato/pear into a steamer basket and place over boiling water, cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until the broccoli and apple are tender. Reserve the water from the steamer. Let cool slightly.
- Transfer: Add the broccoli and apple to a blender or food processor.
- Add Olive Oil: Drizzle the olive oil into the blender or food processor.
- Blend: Puree on high for 1-2 minutes or until smooth, adding in additional liquid (reserved water, fresh breast milk or formula) in 1/4 cup increments if needed. I had to add in 1/4 cup of water to the puree pictured.
- Eat: Serve to your baby or freeze for a later meal.
Notes
Age: 6 months and up
Yield: roughly 12 ounces
Adding In Spices: Feel free to add in 1 tsp of chopped chives, 2-3 mint leaves, 1 tsp of chopped cilantro, 1/2 tsp cumin or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Storage: you can store the puree in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Feeding Tips:
- Make sure baby is showing readiness signs for eating – good control of their head and trunk, sitting with minimal assistance, bringing hands or toys to their mouth, and appearing interested in your food when you’re eating.
- Try adding a little seasoning or spice to purees – babies like flavor! Or consider changing the temperature of purees from time to time, to slightly warmed or slightly chilled. Varying these aspects adds to the sensory experience!
- Place a small amount of puree on the tray during spoon feeding, so that your baby can dip their fingers or hands in the puree. Allowing baby to explore foods in this way helps them learn to self-feed and can help them be more willing to try new textures and foods in the future.
- Throwing spoons is a common phase that all babies go through at one point or another. One of the best ways to handle spoon throwing is to ignore it and keep feeding baby as usual (with an extra spoon you already have at the table). If baby ends up also throwing back up spoons #2 AND #3, simply encourage your baby to eat with their hands until they appear to be finished with the meal.
Calories: 25kcal, Carbohydrates: 3.2g, Protein: 0.7g, Fat: 1.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.2g, Sodium: 6mg, Potassium: 106mg, Fiber: 0.7g, Sugar: 0.4g, Calcium: 8mg
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