Nectarine banana baby purée recipe (4 months +)

Today, we’re making a homemade baby purée from 4 months: sweet, fruity, and summery, with ripe nectarine and soft banana for a sunny blend, perfect for baby’s very first spoonfuls.

At home, this summer recipe is a big hit: Alix tasted it and said, “It tastes like a grown-up dessert!” So I just had to share it with you.

It’s an easy, quick, and flavorful purée, perfect to introduce seasonal fruits to your baby, starting from 4 months.

Ingredients

(for 1 generous portion) :

• 1 small ripe nectarine (about 80 g / 2.8 oz once peeled and pitted)
• 1/2 ripe banana (about 60 g / 2.1 oz, very ripe for a soft texture)
• Optional: 1 teaspoon of mineral water or cooking water, if needed to adjust the texture

Preparation

1. Wash and peel the nectarine (the skin can be harder to digest at the beginning of food diversification).
2. Cut it into small pieces and remove the pit.
3. Steam the nectarine for 3 to 5 minutes, until very soft.
4. Add the raw banana, sliced.
5. Blend the baby purée until smooth and creamy.
6. Let cool slightly before serving to baby.

Storage

This homemade baby fruit purée can be stored:

• Up to 48 hours in the fridge, in an airtight baby-safe container
• Up to 2 months in the freezer, in individual portions (ice cube tray works great!)

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