Learn the easiest way to transform fresh or frozen mango into a smooth homemade baby food with this easy Mango Puree. You can even make it ahead and freeze some for future weeks, too.
Mango is one of my kids favorite fruits, so we almost always have some in the fridge or freezer. And since it’s so easy to turn into a puree, it’s been a staple for years. It’s delicious as a stage 1 baby food or it can be mixed with other foods as a baby food combination.
Quick Look: Mango Puree
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Serving: 6-8
- Flavor Profile: Bright mango flavor with creamy, smooth texture
- Difficulty: Easy, perfect for everyday baby meals and snacks
- Why to Make: It’s a quick, affordable way to make mango puree
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This homemade baby food recipe is naturally sweet and creamy. It’s intensely flavorful and can be eaten on its own or paired with other foods including Baby Oatmeal, Mango Yogurt, Mango Popsicles, Baby Pancakes, and, really, anything you think sounds good with the flavor.
Mango is rich in vitamin C, high in dietary fiber, and can be a hydrating food, too. It’s delicious as a meal component or snack—and just tastes so good.
Why this Recipe Works
Made with just mango, this simple puree works with fresh or frozen fruit. And can be made and served right away or prepped and frozen for future easy baby meals.
(You might also like Apple Puree, Pear Puree, Avocado Mango Smoothie, and my Mango Sorbet for more easy ideas.)
Ingredients You Need
Here’s a look at what you need to make this simple mango puree.
- Mango: You can use fresh mango or frozen diced or cubed mango. If using fresh, you’ll want to cut it, which you can do by slicing off two large sections around the hard center. Then score lightly with a paring knife, push outward to expose the pieces, and cut the flesh off the peel.
TIP: If using frozen, you’ll want to defrost it at room temperature, overnight in the fridge, or in 15-second increments in the microwave.
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How to Make Mango Puree with Frozen Mango
This is so easy! Simply let frozen diced mango thaw overnight in the fridge, at room temperature, or briefly in the microwave. Then it’s ready to use in the recipe.
TIP: You don’t need to drain off the liquid from the thawed frozen mango, as it will blend right into the puree.
How to Make Mango Puree
Here’s a look at how to make this easy Mango Puree. Scroll down for the full recipe.
- Add your diced mango to a blender. (This will make a smoother mango puree than using a food processor.)
- Blend until smooth, adding water, formula, or breast milk if needed. (I usually don’t find that any additional liquid is needed if using thawed frozen mango, but depending on the ripeness of your fresh mango, you may need a little.)
- Serve or store for later.
TIP: I prefer to store this in small portions so it’s easy to pull out and serve or mix with other foods. Find my top baby food containers to make this easy.
Mango Puree FAQs
Mango puree is made with just mango, which can be fresh mango or frozen mango of any variety.
You can serve it as is to a baby, stir it into other baby food, add it to yogurt, use it as a dip for pancakes, or even add it to your own mixed drinks.
It’s delicious with whole milk yogurt, cottage cheese, and oatmeal; drizzled over fish tacos, or used as a dip for Vanilla Waffles or 2-Ingredient Baby Pancakes.
How to Store
You can store baby food leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To freeze, place spoonfuls into an ice cube tray. Freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight. Transfer to a freezer storage bag, date and label, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in an airtight container in the fridge.
Best Tips for Success
- Serve plain or stir or drizzle into yogurt for babies, Cottage Cheese Dip, oatmeal for kids, or Overnight Oats with Mango.
- See more of my favorite Baby Food Pouch recipes and our favorite reusable pouches for more ideas, too.
More Mango Recipes
Smoothie Recipes
Best Avocado Mango Smoothie
Breakfast
Mango Overnight Oats
Desserts
Easy Mango Popsicles
Breakfast
Favorite Mango Yogurt
I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe if you try it, so please comment below to share.
5-Minute Mango Puree
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced mango
- 2 tablespoons to ¼ cup water, formula, or breastmilk as needed
Instructions
- Place mango into blender.
- Blend, adding liquid as needed, starting with the smaller amount.
- Serve or store for future use.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen mango.
- To use fresh mango, choose one that feels soft to the touch and not rock hard as an underripe mango would.
- To use frozen mango, let it thaw in the fridge or at room temperature (or warm it briefly in the microwave) before starting the recipe.
- You don’t need to drain off the water from the thawed frozen mango as it will blend right into the puree.
- You can store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, place spoonfuls into an ice cube tray. Freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight. Transfer to a freezer storage bag, date and label, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in an airtight container in the fridge.
- A typical serving for a 6 to 7-month-old may be 1/2-1 tablespoon. An older baby may eat more than that.
- Serve plain or stir into yogurt for toddlers, cottage cheese, oatmeal for toddlers, or overnight oats.
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This post was first published January 2019.
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