Blueberry Puree for Baby: Easy Blueberry Baby Food
A thick, jammy berry puree for preloaded spoons, swirled into yogurt or spread on toast.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
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Method
- 1
Simmer the blueberries with the water for 5 minutes until they burst.
- 2
Mash or blend until smooth.
- 3
Stir in the ground chia and leave 5 minutes to thicken.
- 4
Cool to warm before serving.
Serve it by age
6 months
Blend it completely smooth after the chia has thickened, thin with a little water if needed, and offer it on a spoon.
7–8 months
Leave it a little thicker and stir it into oatmeal, or spread it thinly on a soft toast finger.
9–12 months
Use as a dip for toast fingers.
12 months+
Swirl into yogurt or oatmeal.
health_and_safetyAllergens
None of the top 9 allergens in the purée itself. The toast serving ideas add wheat and the yogurt serving idea adds milk; offer these only after each has been introduced on its own.
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- swap_horizUse raspberries or strawberries.
kitchenStorage
Fridge up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays up to 3 months.
Safety reminders
- No added salt, sugar or honey before 12 months.
- Always check texture: food should squash between your thumb and finger.
- Stay with your baby and keep them seated upright while eating.
- This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).
