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Broccoli Puree for babies is the best way that helps us to introduce our little ones to green vegetables in their diet plan moreover, it is the richest source of fiber and vitamins. If you are looking for a way to start green veggies for your child then it is the best green veggies starter puree for babies of 6 months!

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Broccoli Baby Food!

I have shared my puree recipes on fruits and veggies because I like to form different tastes of rich, delicious, and creamy purees for my niece. But today I’m going to share a pure vegetable puree for babies of Broccoli. Wait! I know you are thinking that it may produce an odd taste but trust me it’s very yummy and has the best texture also. firstly there are a few things that need to be focused on that will help us to produce a rich taste and not a bitter taste at all. You can use apples, pears, and peas for better texture and taste. Here I will use coconut oil with apple to make broccoli puree.

In conclusion, by tenderly steaming the broccoli, we can protect its new taste and dazzling green tone without getting a too extraordinary broccoli flavor.

What’s the perfect time to serve babies with broccoli?

Broccoli puree can be 100 % given to babies as their first starter food. When babies attain the age of around 6 months then they are enough developmentally strong to tolerate solids. As some things are a clear sign of age like when your baby starts to respond like mouth opening when someone begins to eat, their head and neck control, and when you feel your baby has gained double weight. But again I would say consult your pediatrician before starting on solids like purees.

Can Broccoli create an allergic issue in babies?

The simple answer to this issue is No! But as a precautionary measure firstly introduce a small portion and be aware of whether your baby is developing any sign of getting an allergy or not.

Is it a constipation reliever or constipation-causing?

As we all know all greens are rich sources of high fiber content and broccoli as broccoli puree also has fiber content in rich amounts so yes it’s a constipation reliever.

Why we should cherish this puree recipe?

Yummy and creamy texture
Contains fiber, iron, calcium
Cancer prevention agents, foliate, potassium
Rich in Nutrients A, C, and K
Smooth green puree child will adore
Loaded up with sound fats for the child’s developing cerebrum and bones
Best for 4-6+ months babies
Freezing friendly
Stage 1 child food puree
Simple Ingredients
Homemade

Health Benefits of Broccoli

As a green vegetable puree broccoli has a lot of health benefits, especially for babies.

It has fibers in it that help to improve heart Health and Gut Health.
It helps to boost the Immune system with the help of Vitamin C.
It contains Vitamin K required by our body in blood clotting.
It is rich in Vitamin A and Antioxidants that improve our eye health.

Some Combos of Broccoli puree baby food

While Broccoli Child Food is perfect without help from anyone else, it’s additionally really simple to blend and coordinate with another supplement thick child food purees. Check these tomfoolery flavor combos out!

Apple puree
Yogurt
Peach puree
Pea puree
Banana mash
Apple and pea puree
Carrot and rice puree

Ingredients

Broccoli

As Broccoli is our main ingredient in broccoli puree we need to take fresh and bright green color broccoli leaves. Avoid mushy kinds of broccoli leaves. Cut the broccoli from the head side and leave the lower part. Use only the upper part for blending. I always recommend you to use fresh broccoli because its frozen form might give you a denser flavor that your child will not like!

Apple

Here I am going to use 1 medium-sized apple along with broccoli because if we use only broccoli then it will give a very sharp and dense taste. While apple with corn oil makes puree taste more rich and sweet.

Coconut oil

1 and ½ tbsp of coconut oil will be added for a smooth texture.

How to make broccoli puree for babies?

Broccoli puree’s main ingredient is broccoli itself. Here we will use apple chunks to make them more perfect and less dense which will suit best our baby’s little stomach.

In the first step, we will prepare all ingredients before going to the next step of cooking. Washing of all necessary ingredients like broccoli leaves and apple. First, cut broccoli into small pieces. Soak them in a bowl of water for 5 minutes. Then rinse them to avoid any dirt particles with running water.

Likewise, wash apple peel and core them. Make sure there will be no seeds left inside. Cut them into small pieces.

Cooking can be done through two different methods. Here I will explain both. You can try this recipe with the method you feel is more convenient.

Baking or Roasting

Place broccoli and little pieces of apple onto a baking sheet in the oven at 420 degrees F, for 17-25 minutes until it can get smashed when pricked with a fork. In a blender blend all tender broccoli and apple chunks with the rest of the ingredients.

Boiling

The second method is boiling. In this method heat up the saucepan or pot. Fill it up with water in its half. Add apple pieces. Wait for them to boil. Cook them for 6 minutes.

Then add up broccoli pieces again and cook for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes check if the broccoli pieces either are delectated with a fork or not.

Blending

In the last step blend apple and broccoli with 1 tbsp. of coconut oil and 1 tbsp. of sugar. Blend for 2-3 minutes until smooth creamy broccoli puree forms. Serve to baby and let him/her enjoy!

Try other amazing recipes also

Avocado puree

Broccoli and green pea puree

Recipe Notes

Try to use always fresh broccoli. While buying broccoli make sure that it is fresh and dark green. Avoid yellow-colored broccoli.
Apple here we are using to lessen the deep effect of broccoli so any kind of apple may be used.
Apple puree if already available you may also use it.
The addition of sugar is optional if you need more sweetness to puree.
I have used coconut oil you can try other oils too.
The addition of spice is optional. If you like to add then it’s up to you.