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Broccoli Zucchini Apple Puree

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

Kale Applesauce

Cinnamon Apple Zucchini Puree

Cauliflower Carrot Banana Puree

 

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Ingredients

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1/2 apple
2-3 broccoli florets
1/4 zucchini
1/4 cup broth of choice (or water)

Directions

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Wash, peel and chop broccoli, zucchini and apple into pieces
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Steam for 15 minutes till soft
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Add to blender with broth or water and blend till desired consistency
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Cool slightly before serving
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Notes

Storage instructions- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days Freeze in ice cube trays for easy portions up to 2 months.
haw overnight in the fridge or gently warm with a splash of water before serving.

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