June brings some of the sweetest signs of summer. Juicy fruits, tender vegetables, and bright seasonal produce that are perfect for expanding your baby’s palate. Introducing seasonal ingredients can easily be pureed all within your Babycook baby food maker.
Here are a few June favorites to bring to baby’s bowl.
Rhubarb
Rhubarb has a naturally tart flavor that softens beautifully when cooked. Since it’s quite sharp on its own, it pairs best with naturally sweet fruits.
Try it with:
- Rhubarb + apple
- Rhubarb + strawberry
- Rhubarb + pear
Always cook thoroughly before serving.
Tomatoes
Juicy and rich in antioxidants like lycopene, tomatoes bring gentle acidity and vibrant flavor to baby’s meals.
Try it with:
- Tomato + red pepper
- Tomato + rice
- Tomato + chicken
For younger babies, peel and cook until very soft before blending.
Sweet Onions
Sweet onions become mellow and naturally rich when roasted or steamed, making them an easy way to build flavor.
Try it with:
- Sweet onion + squash
- Sweet onion + tomato
- Sweet onion + chicken
Blackberries
Packed with antioxidants and fiber, blackberries are a nutrient-rich summer fruit with bold flavor.
Try it with:
- Blackberry + banana
- Blackberry + apple
- Blackberry + yogurt (for older babies)
Strain after blending if needed to remove seeds for smoother textures.
Summer Squash
Mild, soft, and easy to blend, summer squash is ideal for first vegetable introductions.
Try it with:
- Summer squash + sweet onion
- Summer squash + peas
- Summer squash + rice
Cherries
Sweet and antioxidant-rich, cherries make a naturally delicious fruit purée.
Try it with:
- Cherry + oatmeal
- Cherry + apple
- Cherry + peach
Always remove pits before cooking or blending.
Peaches
Soft, fragrant, and naturally sweet, peaches are a summer staple that babies often love.
Try it with:
- Peach + oatmeal
- Peach + blackberry
- Peach + yogurt
Seasonal produce offers peak flavor and freshness, helping introduce baby to naturally vibrant tastes without needing anything extra.
