Zucchini Purée for Baby
Mild steamed zucchini blended smooth and thickened with a little potato. A gentle green vegetable that freezes well.
Ingredients
Makes about 1½ cups
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Method
- 1
Steam the diced potato for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the zucchini slices and steam 6–8 minutes more, until both are very soft.
- 3
Blend until completely smooth. Zucchini is watery, so add extra liquid only if needed.
- 4
If you used baby cereal instead of potato, stir it in after blending to thicken.
- 5
Cool to lukewarm and check the temperature before serving.
Serve it by age
6 months
Offer the smooth purée on a spoon. Mix with carrot or sweet potato if baby is unsure.
7–8 months
Offer soft-roasted zucchini spears, skin on for grip, that squash between your thumb and finger.
9–12 months
Cut soft-cooked zucchini into small pieces, or stir the purée into pasta or risotto.
health_and_safetyAllergens
None of the top 9 allergens. Baby oat cereal may contain wheat, and the 9–12 month pasta serving contains wheat.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizUse cauliflower or white beans instead of potato to thicken.
- swap_horizPeel the zucchini for an extra-smooth, paler purée.
kitchenStorage
Fridge up to 3 days in a covered container. Freeze in ice cube trays, then bag, up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and stir well. For batches you plan to freeze, blend with water or cooking water and stir in breast milk or formula when you serve each portion.
Safety reminders
- No added salt, sugar or honey before 12 months.
- At 6 months, blend until completely smooth with no lumps or skins; move on to thicker, lumpier textures over the next few weeks.
- 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).
