3 Easy Gut-Friendly Baby Puree Recipes

Starting solids is the perfect time to support your baby’s gut health. Purees that include fiber, prebiotics, and digestion-friendly nutrients can help promote regular poops, support a healthy gut microbiome, and make the transition to solids easier on tiny tummies.

Here are 3 simple, gut-friendly baby puree recipes designed for babies 6 months and up, using nourishing, gentle ingredients that naturally support digestion.

1. Pear + Prune Puree

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe pear, peeled and chopped

• 2 dried prunes, soaked in warm water until soft (about 10 minutes)

• A splash of water or breastmilk/formula as needed for consistency

Instructions:

1. Steam or simmer the pear until soft (about 5–7 minutes).

2. Blend the pear with the soaked prunes until completely smooth.

3. Add liquid as needed for desired texture.

How do pears and prunes help with digestion? 

• Pears provide soluble fiber and sorbitol to help soften stools.

• Prunes are rich in natural sorbitol and fiber, supporting gut motility.

2. Banana + Avocado + HMO Puree

Ingredients:

• 1/2 ripe banana

• 1/2 ripe avocado

• Optional: 1 scoop of Beginbaby Prebiotic + Probiotics for added HMOs and beneficial bacteria

Instructions:

1. Mash banana and avocado together until smooth, or blend for extra creaminess.

2. Stir in prebiotic powder if using.

3. Serve immediately.

How do bananas and avocados help with digestion? 

• Banana offers soluble fiber for gentle digestion.

• Avocado adds healthy fats and small amounts of fiber.

• Beginbaby Prebiotic + Probiotics provides HMOs plus beneficial strains like Bifidobacterium infantis, which help establish a strong gut microbiome in babies.

3. Carrot + Lentil + Olive Oil Puree

Ingredients:

• 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped

• 2 tbsp cooked red lentils (very soft)

• 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Steam carrots until very soft.

2. Combine carrots, cooked lentils, and olive oil in a blender.

3. Blend until smooth, adding water, breastmilk, or formula as needed.

How do carrots and lentils help with digestion?

• Carrots offer gentle fiber that’s easy on baby tummies.

• Red lentils add fiber and gut-friendly plant protein.

Summary

These gut-friendly baby purees are simple to make and full of digestion-supporting ingredients, from natural fiber to prebiotics to healthy fats.