Apple Blueberry And Spinach Baby Food Recipe
Apple, Blueberry & Spinach Baby Food Recipe
This colourful puree combines apple’s gentle sweetness, blueberry’s antioxidant boost, and spinach’s iron support. Perfect from 6 months — great for immunity, bone health, and happy tummies.

Why this blend works
Apples bring prebiotic fibre (great for digestion). Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C. Spinach adds vitamin K, folate and gentle, plant-based iron — with vitamin C in the fruit helping iron absorption.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple, peeled, cored, chopped
- 1 cup blueberries
- ¼ cup spinach (stems removed)
Instructions
- Steam apple for 8 minutes.
- Add blueberries and spinach; steam 5 minutes more until soft.
- Blend until smooth.
- Spoon into Little Mashies reusable pouches or freeze in ice cube trays.
Confidence cue: If colour looks dull, that’s normal — blueberries still deliver a big antioxidant punch.
How to adapt this recipe for everyone at the table
- Baby (6–8 months): Serve silky smooth, or stir into baby rice cereal. Thin with warm water, breastmilk or formula as needed.
- Toddler (9–18 months): Use as a yoghurt swirl, porridge topper, toast spread, or dip for soft fruit sticks. Mash slightly chunky for texture practice.
- Adults & Older Kids: Blend with oats and Greek yoghurt for a 2-minute smoothie bowl, or warm into a quick fruit sauce for pancakes/porridge.
Want the exact family versions? The One Meal, Everyone Eats guide includes complete adult & family recipes with precise measurements and cooking times built from simple baby bases like this.
Baby-Led Weaning Adaptations
- 6–9 months: Offer peeled, steamed apple wedges (2-finger size) that baby can grasp and gum. Squash blueberries flat; serve the puree as a dip.
- 9–12 months: Finely chop apple and spinach (≈2–4 grains of rice size) and mix with yoghurt or oatmeal.
- 12 months+: Fingernail-sized bites, halved/quartered blueberries. Fold puree into pancakes or porridge.
Always supervise, seat baby upright, and avoid round, hard or slippery pieces.
What parents are saying
— Laura
My baby loves this combo and I love the antioxidant boost.
— Daniel
Baby gets the puree, toddler has it on toast, and we make smoothies. One cook, everyone fed.
Apple, Blueberry & Spinach FAQs
Is spinach okay for babies?
Yes — from 6 months when cooked until soft. It adds vitamin K, folate and gentle iron. Pairing with vitamin-C fruits helps iron absorption.
Do blueberries stain?
They can. Use a bib and wipe trays quickly. The benefits are worth a little purple!
Can I freeze this puree?
Absolutely. Freeze in ice cube trays or reusable pouches for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and use within 24 hours.