Transform fresh kiwi into a simple Kiwi Puree for babies and toddlers. This easy baby food recipe is full of Vitamin C and fiber and is easy to freeze!
Kiwi Puree
I love blending up fresh fruit into homemade baby food purees and this one is a great option to introduce kiwi to babies. We love this as is, or mixed with Mango Puree or Banana Puree.
How to Buy Kiwi
You’ll want to choose kiwi that’s slightly soft to the touch, but isn’t too squishy. That should have the best flavor and texture for making this recipe.
Ingredients in Kiwi Puree
To make this recipe, you just need fresh kiwi. You may need a little liquid, such as water, breastmilk, or formula, depending on the moisture in the fruit.
TIP: You can also try using full-fat coconut milk to add nutrients and flavor to this puree.
How to Make Kiwi Puree Step-by-Step
Here’s a look at this super simple baby food recipe.
- Peel the brown skin from the kiwi and discard, keeping just the green fruit.
- Add the fruit to a blender.
- Blend until very smooth, adding a little liquid if needed.
- Serve or store in the fridge or freezer for later.
TIP: If the fruit has a hard time blending smooth, you can double the amount to make it easier for the blender to work.
How to Freeze Kiwi Puree
To freeze, portion puree into an ice cube tray and freeze for 4-6 hours or until frozen. Transfer to a freezer storage bag for up to 3 months. To thaw from frozen, place a cube into an airtight container and allow to thaw overnight in the fridge. Freezing some of your batch is a great way to keep it fresh and have easy meals or meal components ready and waiting.
TIP: Find my best tips for baby food storage here.
My Kiwi Puree is tart—what should I do?
Depending on the flavor of the fresh fruit, it may taste a little tart when pureed. If tastes too tart to you, you can mix it with plain whole milk yogurt, applesauce, Banana Puree, or Avocado Puree to mellow the flavor.
Stage 2 Baby Food Recipe
Kiwi can be a little acidic, so offer this to a baby once they’ve started eating solids. Sometimes acidic foods can cause a minor skin reaction in babies.
Tips for Making the Best Kiwi Puree
- If the blender has a hard time blending the fruit totally smooth, increase the amount of kiwi to 2 cups.
- To freeze, portion puree into an ice cube tray and freeze for 4-6 hours or until frozen. Transfer to a freezer storage bag for up to 3 months.
- To thaw from frozen, place a cube into an airtight container and allow to thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Serve as is or mix into yogurt, oatmeal, or a smoothie.
- Mix it with another puree as desired, such as applesauce, Banana Puree, or Mango Puree.
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Feel free to increase the amount of puree to have more in your frozen stash for later.
Ingredients
- 2–3 fresh kiwi fruit
- water, formula, breastmilk, or full-fat coconut milk as needed
Instructions
- Peel the brown skin from the kiwi and discard, keeping just the green fruit.
- Add the fruit to a blender.
- Blend until very smooth, adding a little liquid if needed.
- Serve or store in the fridge or freezer for later.
Notes
If the blender has a hard time blending the fruit totally smooth, increase the amount of kiwi to 2 cups.
To freeze, portion puree into an ice cube tray and freeze for 4-6 hours or until frozen. Transfer to a freezer storage bag for up to 3 months.
To thaw from frozen, place a cube into an airtight container and allow to thaw overnight in the fridge.
Serve as is or mix into yogurt, oatmeal, or a smoothie.
Mix it with another puree as desired, such as applesauce, Banana Puree, or Mango Puree.
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