Avocado Puree For Baby (Homemade Baby Food)
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure.Avocado puree was the very first food I ever gave both of my kids, and it quickly became a staple in our baby food rotation. It’s naturally creamy, full of healthy fats, and takes less than 5 minutes to make from scratch. If you’re looking for the easiest avocado baby food recipe, this one is a must-try!
When I first started making homemade baby food, avocado was my go-to. It’s one of the simplest and most nourishing first foods you can offer your baby, and the best part is, there’s no cooking required. With its smooth texture and healthy fats, avocado is perfect for little tummies just starting out with solids.
I love how it mimics the richness of breast milk while offering essential nutrients like folate, potassium, and fiber. Whether you’re spoon-feeding or trying baby-led weaning, this is one of the easiest ways to introduce real, whole foods to your little one.
Let me show you exactly how to make this recipe in just minutes, plus how to store, serve, and even mix it with other fruits and veggies as your baby grows!
👩🏽🍳 Why I Love This Recipe
My avocado puree for baby checks all the boxes: fast, nutritious, beginner-friendly, and completely customizable!
That means that even if you’ve never made homemade baby food before, you’ll feel confident whipping this up. No steaming, no prep bowls, and no fancy gadgets required. Just a ripe avocado, a fork, and a few minutes of your time.
It’s also incredibly versatile. I used this recipe as a base to build out more adventurous flavors once my kids were ready, combining it with bananas, sweet potatoes, or even lentils depending on what stage they were at. That flexibility made me feel like I was feeding them something fresh and new every time, while still sticking to familiar, nutrient-dense ingredients.
And from a nutrition standpoint, avocado is hard to beat. It’s naturally rich in healthy fats that support brain development, and its mild flavor and creamy texture make it one of the most well-tolerated first foods for babies. When my little ones were just starting solids, this was one recipe I could always count on.
🥘 Ingredients
You only need one main ingredient to make this recipe, plus an optional liquid to adjust the texture for your little one!
Avocado: I always use a soft, ripe avocado. It should be easy to cut, and green on the inside without brown spots. Avocados are packed with essential nutrients like healthy fats, fiber, potassium, and folate, making them one of the best first foods for babies.
Breast Milk, Formula, Or Water (Optional): I’ll sometimes mix in a little breast milk or formula to create a thinner consistency, especially when my babies were just starting solids. Water also works, but use just a splash at a time so the puree doesn’t become too runny. Be sure to only mix in milk or formula right before serving.
🔪 How To Make
Making this recipe couldn’t be easier. You don’t need to cook anything, and you don’t need any fancy baby food equipment either. Here’s exactly how I make it:
Prepare Avocado: I start by cutting the avocado in half lengthwise, then twist to separate the halves. I remove the pit, scoop out the flesh with a spoon, and discard the peel.
Blend: When my babies were just starting solids, I used a fork to mash the avocado until completely smooth. If I wanted an ultra-creamy texture, I’d blend it in a small food processor or high-speed blender. Either way works! If you’re using a blender, I recommend a high powered blender to make the puree in bulk – like a Vitamix!
Serve: Right before serving, I would stir in a little breast milk, formula, or water to thin the puree, depending on what my baby needed.
If I wasn’t serving it immediately, I would divide the mashed avocado into an ice cube tray, cover it tightly, and freeze it for later. That way, I always had small portions ready to go when I needed them. (see below for more details on how to store this in bulk!)
💭 Expert Tips
My #1 Secret Tip when making this recipe is to mix in breast milk or formula right before serving. This keeps the texture creamy, ensures the nutrients stay intact, and reduces any risk of spoilage or bacterial growth.
Other Tips To Keep In Mind:
- Avoid browning. Avocados oxidize fast. If you’re storing leftovers, press plastic wrap directly against the surface or add a tiny splash of lemon juice (only if your baby is already eating citrus).
- Make it smoother. For extra smooth puree, you can blend and then press it through a fine mesh sieve. This is especially helpful for babies just starting solids and still getting used to new textures.
- Make it in batches. I like to freeze small portions in ice cube trays for quick access during the week. Just remember not to mix in breast milk or formula until after thawing.
- Speed up ripening. To ripen faster, place the avocado in a brown paper bag with a banana or apple. This trick can shave a day or two off the wait time.
📖 Variations
There are so many ways to customize this recipe depending on your baby’s age, flavor preferences, and nutritional needs. Here are some of my favorite mix-ins and baby food combinations to try:
- Fruit Blends: Avocado pairs well with banana, mango, apple, pear, peach, and blueberry puree. These add natural sweetness and extra vitamins, great for babies who prefer a sweeter taste.
- Veggie Mixes: For a savory blend, try combining avocado with green bean puree, zucchini puree, spinach, pea puree, carrots, sweet potato puree, or butternut squash. You can steam the veggies first, then blend them with the avocado for a smooth puree.
- Grain Additions: Stir in cooked quinoa, brown rice, millet, or baby oatmeal for more texture and satiety. You can also spread the avocado on little pieces of toast or crackers. This is a great option as your baby starts eating more solid meals.
- Plant-Based Protein: Mix with lentils, chickpeas, or white beans to turn this puree into a more complete meal. Just blend until smooth and creamy.
- Dairy Or Dairy-Free Yogurt: Add a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt or a plant-based alternative like unsweetened coconut or almond yogurt. This adds creaminess, healthy fats, and gut-friendly probiotics.
- Spices: Try a little bit of cumin or coriander (just a pinch!) to introduce your baby to some warm spices.
- Toddler Ideas: As your little one grows, try using this puree as a base for smoothies, spreading it on toast, mixing it into pasta, or using it in a baby-friendly guacamole with a dash of lemon and garlic.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
I used this recipe in a lot of different ways when my kids were just starting solids, and I was able to adapt it easily as they grew. Here are some of the best ways to serve it depending on your baby’s stage and feeding method:
- Stage 1 (4-6 months): Serve the puree on its own, thinned out with breast milk, formula, or water. Use a soft-tipped spoon to feed your baby, or preload the spoon and let them try self-feeding. For my kids, a combination of feeding them and allowing them to feed themselves worked well.
- Stage 2 (6-9 months): If you’re doing baby-led weaning, offer thick strips of ripe avocado instead of a smooth puree. To help with grip, roll the slices in hemp seeds or leave part of the peel on as a handle. If you’re not doing baby led weaning, you can just continue doing a combination of spoon feeding them and allowing them to spoon feed themselves.
- Stage 3 (9-12 months): Serve cubed avocado or thicker mashed mixtures your baby can pick up and eat on their own. This is also a great time to start using the puree as a mix-in with grains or soft proteins like beans or scrambled eggs.
- Beyond 12 months: Spread the avocado on toast or add it to a smoothie, pasta, or even muffins. It’s a versatile base that works just as well in toddler meals as it does for infants.
🧊 Storage Directions
Refrigerator: If you’re planning to use the puree within a day or two, store it in an airtight container in the fridge. I like using small baby food jars or containers that limit air exposure. You can also press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the puree to help minimize browning. It will keep in the fridge for up to 2–3 days.
Freezer: For longer storage, I divide the puree into an ice cube tray, cover it tightly, and freeze until solid. You can also find baby food container trays that come with lids to cover like these Mumi & Bubi ice cube trays. Once frozen, I pop out the cubes and transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. This method makes it easy to thaw just what you need. It will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. One ice cube is equal to 1 tablespoon or 1 ounce of food.
Reheating: To thaw, I place the frozen cubes in the fridge the night before or set a bowl with the frozen cube inside another bowl of warm water to gently defrost. You can also warm slightly in the microwave, but test it with your finger to make sure it’s not too hot before serving. Once thawed, I stir in breast milk, formula, or a splash of water to adjust the texture before serving.
❓Recipe FAQs
Do I need to steam the avocado first?
While technically you can steam the avocado, you don’t have to! There isn’t any need to steam or cook avocado for baby food since it is already so soft and creamy! This makes it super easy – simply cut, scoop, and mash for an easy creamy puree.
How much liquid should I add to the puree?
Start with 1-2 teaspoons of breast milk, formula, or water, and add more as needed. The amount will depend on how ripe your avocado is and the texture your baby prefers. For thinner puree, especially for 4-6 month olds, add a bit more liquid and stir well.
What if the puree turns watery after defrosting?
This can happen naturally as the water in the avocado separates during freezing. Just stir it thoroughly and add a bit of fresh avocado or baby oatmeal to bring it back to a creamy consistency.
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Avocado Puree For Baby
My creamy avocado puree for baby is a perfect first food! Packed with essential nutrients for growth and development, it requires no special equipment and is ready in less than 5 minutes. This will quickly become one of your favorite baby food recipes, and your baby will love it too!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 80kcal
Ingredients
- 1 avocado mashed
Instructions
If Serving Fresh / Immediately
- Mash the avocado with a fork or blend it in a food processor.
- Mix with breastmilk, formula or water to reach desired consistency.
If Freezing
- Mash the avocado with a fork or blend it in a food processor.
- Divide into ice cube trays, wrap/cover, and freeze.
- Thaw in the fridge the night before use, or thaw by putting the ice cube in a bowl over a bowl of hot water on the counter to defrost.
- Once defrosted, mix with breastmilk, formula or water to reach desired consistency and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados that are soft and easy to mash.
- Store the puree in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- If you are making this puree to store in the fridge or freezer, do not add breastmilk or formula before storing it. Only add breastmilk or formula right before serving.
- Each ice cube = 1oz of food. Also, as your baby gets used to solids, you don’t have to thin out the avocado at all.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.3g
Hi Anjali.. hope you and your family are keeping safe in current situation. I came across your blog and am absolutely loving it. I am a first time mom of a 7.5 months old and trying to make and stock as much food as I can. I have a question regarding the avocado purée . I actually followed your recipe and have frozen avocado purée but after thawing I saw it has turned black (probably oxidised). Do you recommend using it for feeding my baby or is it spoiled and can’t be used. Appreciate your help and suggestion here.
Hi Ankita! Thank you so much for your kind words and I’m so glad my blog has been helpful for you! Regarding the puree, it depends on how “black” it is. If it has just slightly browned then that is totally fine and safe to eat. If it’s completely black I would throw it out – too oxidized. When you make the puree I would freeze it in an airtight container right away – you can even put some parchment paper or saran wrap on top to help keep the air out. An alternative is to mix it with a little bit of lemon juice or lime juice before freezing it which will also help with oxidation!
Hey, I plan to serve avocado to my LO tomorrow, but afraid I dont have the freezing trays to preserve & it’s too late to get it. I plan to give it to him all 3 meals for 2 days atleast. Is there any way I can preserve the cut avocado & how big a piece do you suggest I serve him the first time.
Hi! You can cut the avocado into 6ths and give him 1/6th of it at each serving (so it will last two days). You can preserve it by not cutting and mashing the entire avocado at once — instead, just cut it in half and leave the pit in, scoop out about 1/6th of it, and then close the avocado back up and put a rubberband around it. That will help it to not oxidize as quickly!
Thank you.
Also, after adding breastmilk/ water, how long can I keep the puree out (before serving)?
I started weaning him about 2 weeks back, started with cereals, as thats what the ped suggested. 2-3days, 3 meals. Rice powdered at home (Kanji), Ragi, Barley, Carrots (he loved them), spinach, now starting with avocado, any suggestions on the road ahead? Haven’t tried fruits as yet as wanted to do few veggies first.
Can prunes be given as is, without combining them with anything else? What best do they go with?
He dint quiet enjoy powdered rice, I tried adding spinach puree to it, he barely ate it, he would take spinach puree as is, any suggestions??
No problem! I’ll answer your questions in order:
1) If you add breastmilk to your puree, you have to serve it within 4 hours (since breastmilk can only last at room temperature for 4 hours).
2) Great plan to do veggies first! I’d do as many veggies as you can green beans, squash, peas, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. are all great to try. When you start on fruits I’d do less sweet fruits: pears, apples, berries, stone fruits and I would do banana, pineapple, mango, etc — sweeter fruits last.
3) You can absolutely give prunes as is (just watch the portions since too many prunes can cause diarrhea!) If your son doesn’t like prunes as is, you can combine it with apples and serve it.
4) Rice cereal is one of the least nutritious items you can give your son – so if he doesn’t like it I wouldn’t push it at all. When he’s able to chew a bit better I’d move to less refined grains like quinoa, sprouted wheat, oats, barley, etc.
Hope that helps!
Hi , can I blend avocado and breast milk together in blender ?
Hi Divya! I wouldn’t recommend it – mainly because then you will shorten the shelf life of your breastmilk. I’d just add the breastmilk to the avocado right before serving and keep the two separate. Hope that helps!
I’m about to make this, can I thin it with breast milk before I freeze it?
Hi Tiffany! I wouldn’t recommend adding the breastmilk before you freeze, and instead just adding the breastmilk after you thaw it (right before serving). The reason I suggest that is for two reasons: 1) The puree will become thinner after you freeze and then reheat on its own (because of the ice/water content developed while freezing). And 2) If you don’t add breastmilk before freezing, you won’t have to worry about how you reheat the puree before serving. Hope that helps!
I didn’t realize I wasn’t suppose to add the breast milk to it in the blender and I did. Can I still freeze it? And how do I use it if I can?
Hi Nicole! I would just refrigerate the puree and use it within 3 days, since breastmilk is good in the fridge up to 3-5 days!
When can I start feeding avacado?? To my baby
Hi Rikta! You can start your baby on avocado as soon as they are ready for solids (ask your pediatrician when they recommend your baby start solids — typically the recommendation is between 4-6 months of age). Avocado can be your baby’s first food!
I will be trying this today. Thank you! Quick question. When can I start giving my baby oatmeal? Do you recommend rice cereal? Thank you!
Hi Sandra! You can give your baby oatmeal anytime after you start solids! It’s a really mild, allergen friendly grain (you can just get gluten-free oats to be safe). I wouldn’t buy pre-made baby oats/baby cereal – instead I’d get organic gluten-free rolled oats, grind them into a flour, and cook them they way you would regular oatmeal. Then I’d portion that out into ice cube trays and freeze them. I don’t recommend rice cereal – it’s super refined, often contaminated with heavy metals (even organic rice cereal has this problem) and it’s low in fiber. Oatmeal is much better if you do choose a grain!
Hi,
Regarding rolled oats can I cook them then blend them if I don’t own a grinder? My hubby does have one for coffee beans but I don’t think it’s a good idea , afraid of contamination with caffeine!
Makes sense! And yes you can cook them and blend them! You can also just grind them up while they’re still dry in a regular blender or food processor if you have that — that should work just fine. Hope that helps!
Hi! There were a few water droplets in the glass plate I was putting the avocado flesh in. Will it have an effect on my freezing? Will it ruin the storage process? Sorry, I’m a little paranoid. Thank you though!
Hi Tia! That should actually be fine! I wouldn’t worry about it 🙂
hi!
can you link what organic oatmeal you used?
Thank you!
Hi Jenna! I actually just used these organic rolled oats, and then ground it up into a “flour” like consistency, and then cooked it the way I would regular oats before mixing it with all of my purees! Hope that helps!
Do you heat up your baby purées after thawing our the frozen ones? Or do you serve them cold? For example, avacado, sweet potatoe, broccoli, etc.
Thanks!
Hi Jenna! I warmed all of them slightly so they were closer to room temperature vs. fridge/freezer temperature before serving. You can warm them in the microwave on the defrost setting or on the stovetop!
My daughter LOVED the avocado mixed with breast milk. Thank you for putting this online! I was confused whether I should mix in thawed milk and then refreeze. I didn’t even think to mash up avocado, freeze it, and then add milk in before serving. This is going to be very helpful for our family. (:
Hi Stacey! Yay!! I’m so happy to hear that this post was helpful for you! 🙂 Thanks for letting me know and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any other questions! (And no worries about the duplicate comment – I removed it!)
Can I freeze it in milk storage bags?Would it be messy to take them out
Hi! You could, and if you decide to do that I would just let them thaw in the fridge before emptying them into a container — since otherwise there will be no way to get the frozen solid out of the milk storage bag easily 🙂 Hope that helps!
Hi Anjali,
My baby is always constipated, and she was always on Formula. She is 7 months running. We started giving solids, she likes, pears, broccoli and carrot. We would like to try more foods as she might get bored of the three foods. Me and my wife are arguing over banana mixing with avo and also wondering what other foods we can try so that she won’t be constipated much.
Much appreciated!
Hi Rahul! I’m so sorry your little one is constipated! If she’s been doing well with the foods you’ve introduced so far, there is no harm in trying more foods. As for what other foods you can try for constipation: apples, pears, prunes, peaches are all great for managing constipation. You can also add beans, lentils, etc. into her diet which have a good amount of fiber. And all veggies (green beans, squashes, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, etc.) are good since they are very high in fiber as well. And now that she’s eating solids you can introduce water in a sippy cup (which will also help). Banana is a constipating food, so I wouldn’t recommend adding that in just yet. Avocado is fine but not as high in fiber as some of the other foods you’ve already tried. You could also try switching her formula — the formulas I list here are usually not constipating and easier for babies to digest. Hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions!
can i mix avocado with banana ?!
Yes, absolutely you can!
Hi. After pureeing avocado, How long you can refrigerate it and still safe to feed your baby? What do you mean about it’s easily oxidized? And what are the baby foods that easily oxidized and need to be freeze right away once pureed.
Hi Ave! If you puree avocado and have any leftover, I’d recommend freezing it right away (not refrigerating it) to prevent it from oxidizing. Even after about 12 hours in the fridge the puree will turn brown, so it just doesn’t make sense to leave in the refrigerator — much better to freeze it. The only two purees that are easily oxidized are avocados and bananas. Hope that helps!
Love all of your recipes and tips! I know you list to add water to the avocado, after thawing it (when you freeze it). But is it okay to add the water as I purée it, before freezing it? Thank you!
Hi Amanda!! So glad you’ve been enjoying my recipes! And yes you can absolutely add water before you freeze it (just add less water since freezing it and defrosting it will cause it to become slightly more watery than before you froze it!)
Hello Anjali,
I have prepared avocado pureed mixed with water and have stored in refrigerator, is it ok to feed my 6 almos 7 month baby,and for how long can i keep in refrigerator?
Thanks in advance.
Hi Keti! If you only pureed it with water and didn’t add any lemon juice or anything to keep it from oxidizing, I would use it only until it turns brown (probably about 1 day in the fridge). If you freeze it, it won’t oxidize and you can store it in the freezer for up to 4-6 months! Hope that helps!
Hi, my baby is 8months always constipated, she is on formula. Can I use normal oatmeal for her? I was advised to add more fibre in her menu
Hi! Absolutely – you can use normal oatmeal. What I’d recommend doing is taking regular rolled oats and grind them into an “oat flour” in a food processor, and then cook them the way you would regular oatmeal. It’ll keep in the fridge for 5 days cooked, or you can freeze it after cooking it as well (the same directions as freezing the avocado puree apply). Then you can mix that oatmeal with any purees you want to give to your little one!