This super simple Pea Puree for baby is so fresh and delicious. It’s an easy baby food or side dish that you can add flavor to as desired. Plus, storage tips, and freezing info.
Turning frozen peas into simple, fresh pea puree for baby is one of the first homemade baby foods I made for my kids. It’s so easy, freezes really well, and is easy to use as a baby food combination, too.
Quick Look: Pea Puree
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Serving: 6-8
- Flavor Profile: Fresh pea flavor with creamy texture
- Difficulty: Easy, perfect for everyday baby meals
- Why to Make: It’s a quick, nutritious way to make baby food at home
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Plus, you don’t need any fancy cooking skills to pull this off—just a bag of frozen peas and a blender! (Or you can use a baby food maker.)
Why this Recipe Works
This recipe has a very straight forward method and is very quick to make. It’s perfect if you want to make a few servings at once to have on hand for the coming days or even to send to daycare. And it’s rich in protein and fiber.
You can also use it as a side dish for the whole family too, either plain or with some of the flavor additions.
TIP: I’m all about keeping things fuss-free when feeding babies and making vegetables for kids. Here’s a baby food chart that might help you get more ideas too.
Ingredients You Need
To make this pea puree recipe, here’s what you need.
- Peas: I use frozen peas—organic or regular, depending on what I can find at a good at my local stores. The puree will taste best with peas that are naturally sweet and not crazy starchy, so if you have a brand you prefer eating yourself as whole peas, use that one.
(There’s a surprising variety of flavor when it comes to frozen peas!)
TIP: “Petite” peas tend to be sweeter and more tender, so if you see those, I’d recommend them. You can also use fresh peas, though they may take a little longer to cook.
How to Make Pea Puree
Here’s a look at the basic process involved in making this pea puree. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information.
Step 1. Measure out your frozen peas. (I use two cups since that’s a good amount for my blender.)
Step 2. Add to a pot with water and bring to a boil. (Or use a steamer basket.)
Step 3. Drain in a colander.
Step 4. Add to a blender and blend very smooth.
TIP: You can add avocado, butter, or olive oil to add healthy fats and flavor to the pea puree.
Baby Food Storage Tips
I like to use these small airtight containers from Wean Green. The serving size that is right for your baby may vary according to their age and appetite, so you may have to adjust once you see how baby likes this.
You can store this pea puree for baby in the fridge or you can freeze baby food.
Pea Puree FAQs
Sure, just add a small amount to a bowl and stir a little of either in.
Yes, though it will stay chunkier so it may be closer to a Stage 2 or Stage 3 baby food than a Stage 1 baby food, which is what you typically use to start solid food.
You can use it as a stage 1 baby food when baby starts solids in the 4-7 months range. It’s an easy side dish for any stage though.
Best Tips for Success
- Use organic peas if desired.
- Combine with whole milk plain yogurt for a simple baby snack served off a baby spoon.
- Combine with Crockpot Applesauce, Apple Puree, Baby Oatmeal, or Banana Puree and serve in a baby food reusable pouch.
- Use reduced sodium vegetable or chicken stock—or my Vegetable Broth—in this baby food recipe. Then add a little Parmesan and butter to make this as a simple side for the whole family. Or add fresh basil, mint, or parsley.
- Store in small airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. (Or cover a bowl with plastic wrap or a reusable lid.) Serve cold or slightly warm.
- Freeze in a silicone ice cube tray overnight. Transfer to a freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature.
- Find easy No-Cook Baby Food Recipes, my Broccoli Baby Food Puree, my master list of baby food ideas, and easy Carrot Baby Food.
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I’d love to hear your feedback on this pea puree for baby, so please comment below to share!
Easiest Pea Puree
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peas
Instructions
- Add the peas to a medium pot and cover with about an inch of water.
- Place on the stove over high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Drain in a colander.
- Add to a blender and blend smooth, adding 1/4-½ cup water (or sodium-free broth) to create a smooth baby food puree. (Less liquid will create a thicker puree, more liquid will create a thinner one.)
- Serve or store for future meals.
Notes
- Use organic peas if desired.
- Add 2 tablespoons avocado, 1 teaspoon olive oil, or 1 teaspoon butter to add healthy fats and flavor.
- Combine with whole milk plain yogurt for a simple baby snack.
- Combine with Apple Puree, Baby Oatmeal, or Banana Puree and serve in a baby food reusable pouch.
- Store in small airtight containers in the fridge for 3-5 days. Serve cold or slightly warm.
- Freeze in a silicone ice cube tray overnight. Transfer to a freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature.
- Use reduced sodium vegetable or chicken stock and add a little Parmesan to make this as a simple side for the whole family.
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This post was first published September 2020.
Hi there – can you do this with all frozen veggies I have a bag of frozen butternut squash!
You can find my butternut squash recipe here: https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/butternut-squash-puree/
You can refreeze these peas after they have already been frozen?
Yes
Can I use breastmilk to blend instead of water?
Absolutely!