Baby Food Recipes

Two classic dinner sides collide in one wholesome purée. Green beans are a great first veggie for babies since they’re mildly flavored and full of fiber, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin C – an essential nutrient that helps with iron absorption.

With its sweet and mild flavor and rich nutritional profile, sweet potato is a great food to start your little eater on.

Sweet and juicy pears are all but guaranteed to be a big hit at the highchair. Peeling and steaming draws the sweetness out of pears that aren’t at their ripest, but you can always opt for unsweetened canned pears to make it super-easy on yourself.

A baby-friendly take on hummus, this bean purée is great on toast or baby crackers or mixed in with other blends. Black beans are also loaded with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, so you can feel good about letting your little one take a dip!

This quick and tasty breakfast offers a hidden boost of nutrition from cauliflower—perfect for picky eaters and busy mornings alike. Satisfying and veggie-packed, it’s a wholesome start you and your little one will love.

Apple purée is one of the best ways to introduce your baby to fruits. Sweet and nutritious, this simple and versatile fruit purée is great with rice cereal and veggie purées.

Baby will soon say please to peas! These little green bits are sweet, tasty, and packed with vitamins K and B6 to keep your little one nourished.

A protein, a grain, and a veggie — it’s a complete meal in baby-friendly form! This is one of those double-duty purees that’s made from ingredients that grown-ups love to eat, too. Two birds, one stone — winner, winner chicken dinner!

Moist and tender, these little muffins are great for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Here is a sweet treat your baby will love! Strawberry and banana are as iconic a duo as peas and carrots.

Introduce your little foodie to pears! From Anjou to Bartlett to Bosc varieties, pears are an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber. Their sweet taste also makes them a likely hit with tiny taste buds. Recommended age: 6 to 8 months.

Creamy and mellow butternut squash makes a nutritious first meal for your baby. Its mild flavor mixes beautifully with other fruit and vegetable purées, and its soft flesh adds an extra dose of vitamin A to any meal.