This recipe is for 9 month baby & up

An exotic, beautiful, vibrant fruit salad filled with lots of yummy flavors for baby and toddlers to enjoy!

This Tropical Fruit Salad combines the juicy sweetness of ripe mango, the creamy texture of banana, and the striking, mildly sweet flavor of dragon fruit, topped with fine coconut shreds, enhancing the natural sweetness of the fruits. All the fruits in this salad are soft, creamy in texture, making it easy for babies to chew and swallow. This salad is not only delicious but also packed with essential vitamins and minerals: mango is rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene, banana provides potassium and fiber, and dragon fruit offers antioxidants and vitamin C. The addition of coconut shred adds healthy fats, supporting brain development and providing a satisfying texture.

If you are looking for healthy snack ideas for toddlers or snacks for babies, or even a light meal, this tropical fruit salad is a nutritious and exotic way to enjoy the natural goodness of these fruits. Great for an after school snack or you add to your child’s lunchboxes to make things fun!

While tropical fruits are a wonderful addition to a baby or toddler’s diet, it’s important to introduce them gradually. Always check for any signs of allergies, especially when introducing fruits like mango or dragon fruit. You can introduce one fruit at a time and observe how your baby reacts before combining them in a salad. Additionally, make sure the pieces are cut into sizes appropriate for your baby’s stage of eating to avoid any choking hazards.

How to Serve:

For 6 month baby & up: you can blend everything together into a yummy, hydrating drink or puree

For 9 month baby & up: you can cut into long 2 in strips or bite size pieces

Substitutions:

Creating a tropical fruit salad for babies and toddlers is simple and can be adapted to suit your child’s preferences or dietary needs. You can swap out or change any fruit in this fruit salad. Other great tropical fruits you can add are pineapple, papaya or kiwi.

If you enjoyed this recipe here are a few more you can check out:

Baby Fruit Salad

Summer Fruit Salad

Mango Kiwi Avocado