Easy Prune Puree Iron Rich And So Easy

Prune Puree

If you think of prunes, you probably think of serving them for one reason: Constipation! And while they can be helpful for that, they’re also a nice way to turn a shelf stable fruit into homemade baby food by simply blending with water. Prunes are also naturally sweet, affordable, and an iron-rich food for kids. This baby food has fiber, iron, and a pleasantly sweet flavor that’s great on it’s own or mixed into a simple baby food combination. It’s one of the easiest recipes for constipated toddlers, too. TIP: Find more of my favorite No-Cook Baby Food Recipes and try my Sweet Potato Baby Food, too.

Ingredients You Need

To make this baby food, you just need a bag of basic pitted prunes, which are dried plums. You can use regular or organic, depending on what you prefer and can find at your store. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox. You could use prunes with pits, just remove the pits before you start the process.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the basic process involved in making this recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information, including the amounts and the timing. TIP: You can serve this off of a spoon, spread onto toast baby led weaning style, or mix into plain yogurt or baby oatmeal.

How to Store

To store in the fridge: Add to small airtight containers and refrigerate for 3-5 days. To freeze: Add to a silicone ice cube tray and freeze overnight. Transfer frozen cubes to a zip top freezer bag and seal, removing as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 6 months.

Best Tips for Success

Serve alone or stir into baby oatmeal, baby rice cereal, plain whole milk yogurt, baby porridge, or Blueberry Puree. Spread onto Baby Pancakes. Add to a simple smoothie to help with constipation. Spread onto a finger-size stick of toast to serve Baby Led Weaning style.

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