What can i mix with avocado for baby food

Tasty Avocado Baby Food Combinations

These simple avocado baby food recipes are lip-smacking good

By Sarah Prager September 18, 2022

Avocado baby food offers a nutritious first step in solid foods for babies. To begin with, avocados contain 20 vitamins and minerals, including folate, potassium, iron, zinc, and vitamins A, C, E, and K, plus several variants of vitamin B. In addition, avocados are packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats without no cholesterol or sodium. Avocados are very low in saturated fat, too. Babies need omega-3 fatty acids to promote brain and eye development, and avocados are one of the fattiest plant foods that are a great source of oleic acid, an important omega-3 that’s also found in olive oil.

Contents

Easy, fun-flavored yummy avocado/fruit puree
Super nutritious, avocado/green vegetable puree
Crispy, easy-to-grab coated avocado slices
Vitamin-packed avocado/banana smoothie
Avocado baby food and sweet potato puree
Delicious avocado blueberry muffins
Protein Power avocado/egg puree
How early can avocados be introduced to baby?

Conveniently, avocados are also soft and easy for babies to gum and swallow. They’re simple for busy parents and caregivers to mash with a fork or puree in a food processor. Plus, avocados are easy to combine with other healthy foods for simple baby foods. So, which avocado baby foods should you make at home? Here are seven simple recipe ideas for your little one to enjoy that are a snap to make.

Easy, fun-flavored yummy avocado/fruit puree

For a quick avocado baby food meal, puree avocado in a food processor or small blender with a sweet fruit, and your baby will gobble it up. Here are some fruits that make a tasty combination with avocado:

Banana
Apple
Pear
Kiwi
Pineapple
Strawberry

With these purees, as with any baby food purees, you can add water, breast milk, or formula to change the consistency. Avocados are rather firm and will make a whipped consistency, but if you add liquid, the puree will thin out. The thinner the consistency, the easier the puree is for a baby to swallow. There isn’t any need to cook avocados, but with harder fruits like apples, you may want to steam them first before pureeing.

You can also alternate the amounts of each ingredient as needed. You can add one whole avocado in with half an apple of steamed slices with a little water, or you could throw in one to 10 strawberries, depending on what you find your baby prefers. The avocado to fruit ratio is totally up to you and dependent on what baby likes.

Super nutritious, avocado/green vegetable puree

Go green with this tasty and healthy avocado/veggie puree. These vegetables make nutritious and delicious combo purees with avocado:

Peas
Broccoli
Kale
Spinach
Asparagus

Just like the fruit purees, you can add liquid to change the consistency and play with the ratio to find the combination your baby likes best.

Crispy, easy-to-grab coated avocado slices

If you’ve ever tried serving your baby raw avocado, you know it’s very slippery. However, cutting the avocado into slices allows babies to grasp and feed themselves, helping to develop fine motor skills. Moreover, you can coat the slices in a breadcrumb mixture made of crumbled baby crackers, puffs, or wafers to make the slices easier to hold. It also makes good use of the dust at the bottom of the puffs container.

Vitamin-packed avocado/banana smoothie

Of course, you can DIY any smoothie recipe, but here are a few avocado combos perfect for a nutritious smoothie for baby:

Avocado, banana, spinach, and yogurt
Avocado, banana, blueberries, and baby oatmeal
Avocado, banana, mango, and peach
Avocado, banana, and strawberries

Mix and match all you want to find that perfect avocado/banana smoothie your baby loves. Pop it all in the blender with your choice of liquid (water, breast milk, or formula) and you’re done! You can add flax or chia seeds to any of these recipes for extra nutrition or maple syrup for a touch of sweetness.

Avocado baby food and sweet potato puree

Sweet potatoes are cheap, naturally sweet on the little one’s taste buds, and easy to cook and puree. After you cook two cups of diced sweet potatoes, mix them with the pulp of one avocado in a blender. Then, add one cup of water at a time, until you get the thickness of the puree you’re looking for.

Delicious avocado blueberry muffins

If you’re ready to get more complex, go all out by baking avocados into muffins using this recipe. You’ll get 36 mini muffins that store in a Tupperware container on the counter for a week. This one is best for older babies who can chew beyond purees. They’re great for toddlers too.

Protein Power avocado/egg puree

For this nutrition powerhouse meal, add a hard-boiled egg (never serve raw or undercooked egg to a baby) to a half of an avocado with a tablespoon of water (or breast milk or formula) and blend. For even better consistency, add only the hard-boiled yolk to the mixture and set the hard-boiled whites aside for another recipe.

How early can avocados be introduced to baby?

You can give your baby their first taste of avocado right around the six-month milestone. It’s around the same time that you’ll be introducing fruits, vegetables, and solid foods other than rice cereal.

Feeding a baby raw, mashed avocado is certainly a good introductory food, but with these combinations, you’ll be enhancing the flavors and increasing the nutrition, all while helping to avoid a picky eater by giving a diversity of tastes in each meal. An avocado can freeze for up to a month before losing its nutritional value and taste, so store the extra puree in ice cube trays and defrost as needed. Since avocados can turn brown so quickly, freeze them right away if you’re not going to serve them immediately. Don’t forget to sneak yourself a taste while you’re cooking. Avocados are a healthy pick for adults too.

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How to Serve Avocado to Baby

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Learn how to prepare avocado for baby in 4 delicious and easy ways! As yummy superfoods, avocados are ideal as the first food for babies – 6 months and up. Serve them as a baby food puree, mashed, or as finger food for baby-led weaning.

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).

Avocado Baby Food

Avocados 🥑 are one of my all-time favorite foods for babies!

Whether you are making all of your baby food or have tapped out in life and only want to make one homemade recipe for your baby, avocados would be my first and only recommendation.

Besides being affordable and easy to find, avocados are among the top healthiest foods for babies, if not the number one. You can easily have them blended into a smooth puree, smashed into a chunky puree, sliced into finger food, and cut into pieces with an easy-to-grip handle for baby-led weaning.

So, no matter what style of feeding you are doing with your little one, avocados have got you covered. 👍

Plus, after you are done making your baby an easy avocado meal, you can also slice some for your own snack! And in my opinion, every time avocado is involved in a meal; the day just gets better.

First time making homemade baby food? Then, I would suggest that you start by reading my very in-depth Guide on how to Make Homemade Baby Food – which goes over all the important information such as the best cooking tools to have on hand, safe storage, how to know when baby is ready for solids, how to introduce purees, the best first foods for baby, and more! If you are doing Baby-Led Weaning, then be sure to check out my Complete Guide to Baby-Led Weaning – which covers what exactly is baby-led weaning, to every parent’s concern of baby-led weaning and choking, this guide goes over it all. I will also share how to know when baby is ready for BLW, the top 10 best first foods, a helpful sample blw feeding schedule, helpful tools to have on hand, and much much more!

Want more information? Then make sure to check out my best-selling cookbook for even more information and recipes!

Avocado for Baby Video

Watch this video to see how easy it is to serve avocado to your baby!

Top Reasons to Serve Avocado to Baby

Avocados are beyond healthy for babies – they contain healthy fats that help your baby’s brain grow!
They are fast – you can make and serve avocado to your baby in 30 seconds flat!
They work for all feeding styles — puree, chunky puree, finger food, or baby-led weaning. How versatile!

Benefits of Avocado for Baby

Avocados are one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet, and I’m not exaggerating!

Super Nutritious – Avocados are full of 20 different vitamins and minerals, most notably vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin E, magnesium, and vitamins B-5 and B-6, along with a good amount of fiber and heart-healthy fats.
Health Benefits – They improve heart health, support eye, skin, and hair health, fight cancer cell growth, enhance digestive health, boost one’s mood, keep the nervous system healthy, provide healthy fats for brain growth, and are good for gross motor skills.
Boosts Immunity – Avocados are loaded with antioxidants, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties, which help prevent your baby from getting sick.

Ingredients

Avocado: you will need half of ripe avocado for these recipes. Because avocados don’t keep well, I recommend making these recipes on-demand so the puree or solid food is fresh and free of any browning.
Spices or Herbs: you can certainly add in a pinch of spice or herbs to your avocado puree. A pinch of freshly chopped cilantro, chives, parlsey, or mint would be tasty or you could add in a pinch of garlic powder, cumin, paprika, mild chili powder or a squeeze of lemor or lime juice.

Avocado Picking Tip: when shopping for an avocado, you want one that is darker in color and yields to firm gentle pressure. A ripe avocado will feel soft to the touch but not “mushy” when you press on it. You can store unripened avocados in the fridge until you are ready for them. You will want to take them out of the fridge and place them on the counter 1-2 days before you need them.

Tools Needed

highchair
suction bowl or baby bowl
baby spoon
open lid cup
bib with catch pocket
sleeved bib
splat mat to cover the floor
knives
blender or food processor

Frequently Asked Questions

When can you introduce avocados to baby?

Whether you’re starting your baby on purees or are doing baby-led weaning, avocados are a wholesome and enjoyable first food for your baby! When a baby can start on solids is determined by their own rate of development, which generally comes between 4-6 months of age for purees and or after 6 months for baby-led weaning. Some of the developmental milestones your baby needs to reach in order to start on solids include: if your baby has solid control of their head and neck, if your baby has doubled in weight, and if your baby is reaching for or opening their mouth when you eat (see my guide here). Before you start baby on purees, you should consult with your pediatrician to make sure your child is developmentally ready.

Are avocados a choking hazard for babies?

Avocados are usually soft and easy for babies to chew. However, if an avocado is not ripe and ready to eat, the flesh will be harder and more of a risk to your baby. That said, it is best to serve mashed or small strips of avocado. When selecting an avocado for your baby, look for one that is ripe, soft (but not mushy), and has skin that’s easy to press your finger into. A ripe avocado will typically be darker green in color and have bumpy skin.

Is avocado a common allergen for baby?

No, avocado is not a common allergen, however, as with any food, start with a small portion and be aware of any signs that might be an allergic reaction after introducing it.

Does avocado cause constipation for babies?

No, avocado is not known to cause constipation in babies, and it can actually help relieve constipation in babies due to the high fiber content that makes it easier on your baby to pass stools.

Feeding Tips

Follow your baby’s lead – when feeding purees from a spoon, sometimes there’s a tendency to keep offering bites past the point of your baby being full. Always follow baby’s cues for when they are done eating. Turning away from the spoon, closing her mouth, or pushing food away are all signs that baby is finished with the meal.
Try adding a little seasoning or spice to purees – babies like flavor! Or consider changing the temperature of purees from time to time, to slightly warmed or slightly chilled. Varying these aspects adds to the sensory experience!
Place a small amount of puree on the tray during spoon feeding – so that your baby can dip their fingers or hands in the puree. Allowing baby to explore foods in this way helps them learn to self-feed and can help them be more willing to try new textures and foods in the future.

How to Serve Avocado to Baby

There are a variety of ways to prepare avocados for your baby. Here are 4 of my favorite ways:

Mashed – This is a quick and easy way to make a chunky or smooth puree, ideal for babies 4-6+ months old.
Sliced with Some Peel Left – When you leave the peel on half of a slice of avocado, you are making a little easy-to-hold handle for your baby. They can hold (or palmar grasp) the peel and then eat the peeled portion. It’s perfect for baby-led weaning (6+ months) or finger foods (9+ months).
Smooth Puree – When blended with half of a banana, avocado becomes mouthwateringly smooth. This is great for babies 4-6+ months old who love smooth and creamy purees. Plus, it only takes 40 seconds to make.
Slices Rolled in a Coating – This is another excellent alternative for babies who want to eat with their fingers but need a little help getting a good grip on the avocado slices since avocados can be a little slippery. You can do this option with slices or diced avocados. They’re also ideal for baby-led weaning (6+ months) or finger foods (9+ months).

Looking for more easy baby-led weaning and puree recipes? Then check out my favorite ways to serve apples and bananas to babies!

Mashed Avocado – Smooth or Chunky

Smashed avocado is a hassle-free yet superb way to make a quick chunky or smooth puree. You can serve this to babies 4-6 months and up!

For baby-led weaning, I love to add this rich and thick puree to a slice of toast, pancake, or waffle for babies to self-feed. You can also serve it to them on a self-feeding spoon.

Instructions: Simply peel a quarter or half of a ripe avocado, place it on a cutting board, and mash it with the back of a fork. Mash until just chunky or until smooth. I have found that adding a small teaspoon of breast milk or formula helps make it incredibly creamy.

Avocado for Baby-Led Weaning

There are several ways you can serve avocado to your baby if you are doing baby-led weaning depending on your baby’s age.

6-8 months: cut avocado into thick slices and leave half of the peel on (see photo above) so your baby has an easy-to-grip handle.

8-10 months: slice the avocado into thin slices without the peel.

10-12 months: cut the avocado into small chunks so your baby can practice their pincer grasp.

Avocado Puree with Banana

When you blend avocado and half of a banana, it becomes super-duper smooth. This is ideal for babies who love a rich, smooth, and creamy puree. Plus, it only takes 40 seconds to make!

Instructions: Place half an avocado and half a banana into a small blender or food processor and puree until smooth, adding a tablespoon of breast milk, formula, or water if needed.

Coated Avocado Slices

These coated avocado slices are another healthy option for babies that want to eat with their fingers but need a little help getting a good grip on the avocado slices since avocados can be a little slippery. You can opt for slices or diced avocados as well once your baby has developed their pincer grasp.

Instructions: Slice and peel avocado and roll in hemp seeds, whole wheat bread crumbs or crushed baby puffs.

Or watch a shortened version of this video here.

MASHED AVOCADO – SMOOTH OR CHUNKY

1/4 avocado
1 tsp breast milk, formula or water (optional)

SLICE OF AVOCADO FOR BABY-LED WEANING

1/4 avocado

AVOCADO PUREE WITH BANANA

1/2 avocado
1/2 banana

COATED AVOCADO SLICES

1/4 avocado, sliced and peeled
2 tbsp hemp seeds, breadcrumbs or crushed baby puffs

MASHED AVOCADO – SMOOTH OR CHUNKY

Place the avocado on a cutting board, and taking the back of a fork, smash until you get your desired consistency. For a smooth puree, add in the liquid and smash until smooth.

SLICE OF AVOCADO FOR BABY-LED WEANING

Cut a slice of avocado with the peel on. Using a sharp knife, cut the peel 1/3-1/2 the way up the side of the avocado until you get to the flesh. Do not cut all the way through the avocado slice. Take the peel off and serve the avocado slice to baby with them holding the peel that is still on the avocado.

AVOCADO PUREE WITH BANANA

Place the avocado and banana in a small blender or food processor. Puree for 1 minute or until smooth, adding in liquid if needed.

COATED AVOCADO SLICES

Take the sliced and peeled avocado and roll in the hemp seeds, breadcrumbs or crushed baby puffs.

Age: 4-6 months for purees, 6+ months for baby-led weaning

Yield: 1 serving

Storage: If saving any leftover avocado or avocado puree, since it’s likely baby will not eat the entire avocado, squeeze a few drops of lemon or lime juice on the avocado to prevent it from turning brown. Avocado puree or strips will last 1-2 days in the fridge. Avocado puree can be frozen with a little lemon or lime juice mixed in for up to 2 months.

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Avocado recipes for children

El avocado is one of the healthiest fruits we can find within our reach to give to the little ones in the house. . This fruit is a source of vitamins and minerals, and also contains fiber and healthy fats.

In today's post We offer a selection of different recipes with avocados for children to suck their fingers. . Avocado is a food item that offers a wide range of uses in the kitchen.

Index

1 Recipes with avocado for the smallest
- 1. 1 Guacamole
- 1.2 Chicken salad with avocado
- 1.3 Avocado ice
- 1.4 Avocado
- 1.5
- 1.5 Avocado avocado with carrots

We all know that it happens that children refuse food because of its color. In this case, this problem may arise, since, as we say, the green color in some cases causes rejection in the smallest. To prevent this from happening, These types of products should be presented in a way that is fun and appealing to children.

avocado source of vitamin E, in addition to potassium, magnesium and sodium content . Including them in children's diets will promote their development and provide them with essential nutrients.

Next, we will name different recipes with this food.

Guacamole

One of the most famous recipes in which this fruit is the main ingredient. . To prepare a classic recipe, you will need only avocado, lime, tomato as ingredients. Chili pepper is also added, but we advise you not to add it, since the recipe is designed for young children.

You just have to mash the avocado, cut the onion and tomato into very small pieces . Add the juice of half a lime, salt and stir until all ingredients are well combined.

Avocado Chicken Salad

One of the easiest recipes for kids to enjoy avocados . For this salad, you will need lettuce leaves, strips of chicken fillet and avocado. If you're looking for a vegan option, you can add tofu, textured soy, lentils, etc. Cut these three ingredients into very small pieces to make them easier to take.

When these three ingredients are well cut, it's time to make a vinaigrette for them, you can make it with different flavors or just with oil and vinegar.

Avocado ice cream

What a little one, he doesn't like to eat ice cream for a snack. With avocado, we can also make ice cream quickly and tasty.

Cut the avocado, we recommend using at least 3, remove all the meat from the inside and place in a container with two glasses of milk, a glass of liquid cream, sweetener to taste and lemon juice. It remains only to beat it well, distribute it into molds and put it in the freezer.

Avocado toast or sandwich

We offer you a recipe that can be prepared for children both for breakfast and dinner. It can be plain toast with a crushed avocado, or you can add other ingredients like egg, tuna, tomato, salmon, etc.

It's very simple, just take an avocado, scoop out the flesh and crush it with a fork. On bread your kids love, spread avocado puree and add their favorite ingredient, or just leave it at that.

Avocado and Chocolate Dessert

The combination of these two products may seem a bit strange to you, but the truth is that they go very well together. We will teach you how to make a sugar-free and nutritious dessert for children.

With avocado, pure cocoa powder, natural sweetener and coconut milk, you get a finger-licking mousse. You will need to put the pulp of the avocado into a mixing glass, add two to three tablespoons of cocoa, natural sweetener to taste, and 50 ml of coconut milk. Mix and enjoy this unexpected dessert.

Avocado Carrot Cream

Carrots and avocados are two great sources of vitamins for babies. yes To make this recipe, you only need one large carrot and one avocado cut into small pieces.

Sliced carrots should be boiled for about 20-25 minutes until soft. When it cools down, add it along with the avocado to the bowl. One piece of advice we give you is that you don't boil the carrots, it's good for you, if the cream is thick, add it to achieve a more fluid texture.

This type of fruit, avocado, should be administered from 12 months and always with the approval of a pediatrician. . Some of these recipes can be made with the little ones in the house, and this kind of subtext helps make the process more fun and easier for your child to eat later on.

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Wonderful baby puree, which can be prepared in a couple of minutes: shake it all up and you can give it to your child. It is better to take yogurt of normal fat content and dense consistency, if you have it liquid, one spoon will be enough.