Blend up a super simple fresh Strawberry Puree for baby—or to use in oatmeal, yogurt, or smoothies for anyone in the family. Plus: Find super easy tips for storing some of the puree for later! 
Strawberry Puree for Baby
While I love offering babies whole strawberries to enjoy baby-led weaning style, making a simple Strawberry Puree is another wonderful way to serve up the fruit. In this version, you don’t even need to cook the puree, which makes this a super quick and easy baby food to make at home.
TIP: This is extra delicious during the spring when fresh local berries are in season, but you can make it any time of the year.
Ingredients in Strawberry Puree
To make this homemade baby food, you just need fresh strawberries. You’ll want to use strawberries that taste really good to you, so be sure to taste them before you start to make the puree as some are sweet and others are more tart.
TIP: If you have access and the cost isn’t price-prohibitive, organic strawberries would be a good choice here.
How to Make Strawberry Puree Step-by-Step
- Here’s a look at how to make this puree.
- Wash and pat the berries dry. Trim off the stems.
- Measure out enough for the blender and add to the blender.
- Blend smooth.
- Taste to make sure it’s not too tart and serve or store.
TIP: If the puree tastes tart to you, it will taste tart to baby. If you think it’s too tart, stir in a little plain whole milk yogurt or applesauce.
How to Store Strawberry Puree for Baby
Once you have your finished puree, you can store it in the fridge in small airtight containers for up to 3 days. Or, freeze small portions in an ice cube tray, then transfer the cubes to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw one or two cubes at a time in a small airtight container in the fridge overnight before you plan to serve.
How to Serve Strawberry Puree
You can serve this straight up to baby, or mix it with any other baby food puree like sweet potato, mashed beans, butternut squash, or banana. You can also stir some of the puree into yogurt, baby oatmeal (or your oatmeal!), or add to a smoothie.
Tips for Making the Best Strawberry Puree
- If you have access and the cost isn’t price-prohibitive, organic strawberries would be a good choice here.
- This is extra delicious during the spring when fresh local berries are in season, but you can make it any time of the year.
- Store it in the fridge in small airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Freeze small portions in an ice cube tray, then transfer the cubes to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw one or two cubes at a time in a small airtight container in the fridge overnight before you plan to serve.
- Try stirring some of the puree into yogurt, baby oatmeal (or your oatmeal!), or add to a smoothie.
- If the puree tastes tart to you, it will taste tart to baby. If you think it’s too tart, stir in a little plain whole milk yogurt or applesauce.
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This simple puree doesn’t require cooking, so be sure to start with great tasting berries.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Wash and dry the berries. Remove the stems and slice. You’ll want at least 1 cup of sliced berries.
- Add to a blender.
- Blend until very smooth.
Notes
If you have access and the cost isn’t price-prohibitive, organic strawberries would be a good choice here.
This is extra delicious during the spring when fresh local berries are in season, but you can make it any time of the year.
Store it in the fridge in small airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Freeze small portions in an ice cube tray, then transfer the cubes to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw one or two cubes at a time in a small airtight container in the fridge overnight before you plan to serve.
Try stirring some of the puree into yogurt, baby oatmeal (or your oatmeal!), or add to a smoothie.
If the puree tastes tart to you, it will taste tart to baby. If you think it’s too tart, stir in a little plain whole milk yogurt or applesauce.
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