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Avocado Puree is a simple, no-cook puree with a naturally creamy texture that makes it a great choice for babies starting solids. Mild in flavor and easy to digest, it can be served on its own or combined with a variety of sweet and savory purees.
Avocado puree was one of my most served purees when my boys were babies. It was quick to prepare, paired easily with a wide range of other baby purees, and was even simple to make on the go - I'd often grab an avocado and mash it at restaurants, play centers, or wherever we happened to be.
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Reasons to Love This Puree
- Easy: Avocado puree is one of the easiest baby foods to make. It comes together in minutes and requires no cooking or special equipment.
- Nutrition: Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit with vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and fiber, all of which are good for growing babies.
- Taste: Avocados have a mild flavor and naturally creamy texture that babies tend to love. Serve on its own or combine it with other fruit or vegetable purees.
Ingredient Information
Avocados should be ripe before making the puree. An unripe avocado is harder to mash or blend and can result in a grainy texture.
A ripe avocado should feel soft when gently pressed but not mushy. When cut open, the flesh should be green and free from brown spots or bruising.
Step by Step Instructions (with Images)
- Cut Avocado: Hold the avocado steady and use a sharp knife to sliced lengthwise around the pit. Twist the halves to seperate.
- Remove pit: Carefully tap the pit with the knife (so it catches), then twist to lift it out. (or use a spoon to scoop it out if you prefer.)
- Scoop Flesh: Use a spoon to scoop the avocado flesh from the peel into a bowl, blender or food processor.
- Mash/Blend: Mash with a fork for a quick puree or blend until smooth. To thin the puree, stir in a little breast milk or formula until you reach your desired consistency.
Storage Instructions
Avocado puree is best eaten fresh, as it can brown quickly once exposed to air. If possible, mash only what your baby needs and allow the rest of the avocado to be enjoyed by the family.
If you do have leftovers, avocado can be stored using the methods below.
Refrigerate: To help extend freshness:
- Stir a small amount of lemon juice or lime juice into the puree.
- Transfer to an airtight container, tapping it gently on the counter to remove air pockets.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the puree before sealing with a lid to reduce oxidations.
- Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Freeze: Although freezing avocado is safe, the texture can change once thawed and may become slightly mushy. Some browning may also occur during storage or thawing. For best results
- Stir in a small amount of lemon or lime juice into the puree.
- Spoon the puree into a flexible ice cube trua and tap the tray on the counter to remove air pockets.
- Freeze until solid, then transfer the frozen cubes to a freezer-safe bag or container.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Recipe FAQs
Avocado puree can be offered when your baby is developmentally ready to start solids, which is usually around 6 months of age. As your baby grows, it's important to gradually introduce more texture, so you may want to move from a smooth puree to a mashed consistency over time.
If you are following baby-led weaning, purees can still be offered. Try serving avocado puree on a pre-loaded spoon, its naturally thick creamy texture makes it easier for babies to self-feed.
Avocado's mild flavour and creamy texture make it easy to use in a variety of ways beyond a simple puree.
Combine with other purees: Avocado pairs well with vegetables purees such as sweet potato puree, butternut squash puree, green bean puree or pea puree, as well as fruit purees like banana puree, peach puree, mango puree, pear puree or apple puree.
Add plant base protein: Blend with lentils, chickpeas or white beans puree until smooth and creamy.
Add animal protein: Mix with finely flaked cooked fish or shredded chicken (or blend until smooth). Or mix it through cooked egg like in this avocado egg salad.
Mix into grains and meals: Stir through cooked quinoa, couscous, baby oatmeal or pasta.
Baby-led weaning: Avocado puree can also be spread on toast fingers for easy self-feeding. You may also like this post on Avocado for Babies, which shows how to prepare and serve avocados and includes some great baby-friendly avocado recipes.
Yes. Herbs such as basil, parsley, or cilantro (coriander) pair well with avocado and area. great way to expose your baby to new flavours. Bend a small amount with the puree and adjust as needed based on your baby's preferences.
You can also try adding a pinch of spices such as cumin or ground coriander for gentle warmth.
Leftover avocado puree can be used in a variety of family friendly ways.
Frozen cubes are great for adding creaminess to smoothies. You can also use avocado puree as a base for a quick pasta sauce, such as this avocado and spinach pasta sauce, or mix it with lime juice and chopped cilantro to make a simple guacamole style dip.
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Avocado Puree
Ingredients
- 1 avocado, ripe
Instructions
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh of the avocado out with a spoon.
- Mash on a chopping board/ plate, with a fork, until desired consistency is reached. Alternatively, blend in food processor/blender until smooth.
- Add baby milk to thin out if required.
Steph R
My LO got the thumbs up to start solids! Her Ped. said to add oatmeal in with the food we puree. How much oatmeal should I add and should it be dry or mixed when adding it to the fruit? She said baby girl should eat 4 oz at a meal and only one meal a day for the first month. Thank you kindly for your time and help. I greatly appreciate your feedback.
Amy
Hi Steph, you can mix the oatmeal with a little milk and then mix it with the avocado puree. I am unsure how much oatmeal to add, did your ped say why you needed to add oatmeal? Perhaps they can advise you on the ratios too. Sorry, I can't help further but you should always follow the advice of your health professional. Thanks for using our recipes 🙂 Good luck with the feeding journey, Amy
Hannah C
Can I just mash even though my baby is only 6 months?
Amy
Yes, mash and go 🙂