Favorite Zucchini Baby Food

Zucchini Baby Food

All year round, though for sure more in the warmer weather, zucchini is always available as an easy veggie option. And it’s such a great baby food since it’s quick to cook, endlessly versatile, and can be prepared one way to serve baby-led weaning style or as a puree. This easy method takes about 15 minutes start to finish, freezes well, and can be combined with other baby foods if you want to add other nutrients and flavors. It’s a great Stage 1 baby food, Stage 2 baby food, baby led weaning food, or even a simple sauce for pasta for older babies (and even parents!).

Ingredients You Need

To make zucchini baby food, either for blw or as a puree, here’s what you’ll need:

Zucchini: I prefer to start with fresh zucchini since you have more ability to change the shape to suit baby-led weaning.Olive oil: Or another cooking oil you like, or even unsalted butter.Optional for the puree: Basil, parsley, or spinach leaves to add a little extra flavor and keep the puree green.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at how to make this baby food recipe so you know what to expect. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information. TIP: If your puree is very thick, you can add a few drops of water or no-salt-added broth to help thin it out as it blends together.

Roasted Zucchini Baby Food

If you’d prefer to roast the zucchini for baby food, simply follow these directions for Roasted Zucchini, then puree. Easy!

Baby-Led Weaning Zucchini

Cutting zucchini into sticks is an easy shape for baby-led weaning babies to self feed and they cook quickly. Let the zucchini cool a little, then hand one stick at a time to baby and allow them to suck, gnaw, and munch on the zucchini. They may spit some of the peel out, but that’s totally fine.

Zucchini Puree

I love the ease of this recipe since you can quickly blend the cooked zucchini into a puree. I like to make this with a few added spinach leaves to add a bit of extra oomph when it comes to the green color. TIP: My favorite store-bought baby food options are a great backup, too.

Zucchini Puree Combinations

Mix with Bean Puree, Avocado Puree, Pea Puree, or Spinach Puree as desired to make an easy baby food combinations with additional flavor and nutrients.

How to Store

Store the puree in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or freeze in an ice cube tray overnight, transfer to a freezer bag, remove as much air as you can and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw 1-2 cubes overnight in the fridge in a container or at room temperature for about an hour.

Best Tips for Success

If making a puree, you can slice the zucchini into rounds if that’s easier.Add a few basil, spinach, or parsley leaves to enhance the green color.Try this with yellow summer squash, with the same method, to vary this slightly.Use as a sauce for pasta with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top.

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