Broccoli Zucchini Apple Puree
15 minutes
super easy
3 servings
Broccoli Zucchini Apple Purée blended with Chicken Broth (6 Months & Up) 🥦🍏
Introducing solids is such an exciting milestone and simple, nourishing purées like this broccoli zucchini apple blend are a wonderful way to start. This purée is smooth, naturally flavorful, and packed with vitamins and minerals that support healthy growth and development for babies 6 months and up. The combination of vegetables and fruit creates a balanced flavor, mild, slightly sweet, and easy for little ones to accept, while chicken broth adds extra nutrients.
This is one of those purées that truly surprises parents with how delicious it is. The apple gently sweetens the broccoli, the zucchini keeps the texture silky smooth, and everything blends into a spoonable purée that babies love.
Why This Purée Is Great for Babies 💚
Perfect for 6 months & up – Smooth, thin texture that’s easy to swallow
Nutrient-dense – Packed with essential vitamins and minerals 🧠
Gentle on digestion – Zucchini and apple help support little tummies
Balanced flavor – Savory veggies with a touch of natural sweetness 🍎
Easy to customize – Adjust thickness as baby grows
Nutritional Benefits 🌱
This purée is full of nutrients that support early development:
Broccoli 🥦: Rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and antioxidants that support immune health and bone growth
Zucchini 🥒: High in water content and gentle fiber to aid digestion and hydration
Apple 🍏: Adds natural sweetness, fiber, and vitamin C
Chicken broth 🍗: Adds minerals, flavor, and a small amount of protein while helping create a smooth texture
Together, these ingredients create a well-rounded purée that supports growth, immunity, and overall health.
Serving Suggestions 🍽️
Serve warm or at room temperature
Start with a few spoonfuls and follow baby’s cues 👶
Adjust consistency to yours and baby’s liking
Substitutions & Variations 🔄
This purée is very forgiving and easy to adapt based on what you have on hand:
Broccoli 🥦: Swap with cauliflower or green beans for a similar mild flavor
Zucchini 🥒: Use yellow squash if that’s what you have
Apple 🍎: Substitute with pear
Chicken broth 🍗: Use water, homemade vegetable broth, or bone broth (unsalted)
What You Need:
Steamer and blender- I used an all in one baby food maker
If you enjoyed this recipe here are a few more baby food purees you should check out:
Sweet Potato Spinach & Pea Puree
Cauliflower Carrot Banana Puree
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
| 1/2 apple | |
| 2-3 broccoli florets | |
| 1/4 zucchini | |
| 1/4 cup broth of choice (or water) |







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