Prune Baby food Recipe: 4 ways to make Prune Puree for Constipation in Babies

Prune Puree for Constipation in Babies

Prune Baby Food Puree Recipe – When babies switch to solid food or any new food, it is quite common for them to get constipated. One food that is often recommended for babies are prunes. Prune baby food puree is also known as constipation cure food for babies

Prunes Puree : Home remedy for constipation in babies

What are prunes?

Prunes used to make prune baby food, are some varieties of plums which are dried to form prunes. Not all plums are made into prunes, however. When dried their natural sugars become concentrated and turn the plums really sweet much like how grapes turn sweeter when they are dried to form raisins.

Prunes are rich in dietary fibre and vitamins A and C. They are generally non-allergenic so are considered safe for babies. Hence, they are given to babies as a remedy for constipation. They have natural fructose, thus their sweet taste pleases baby’s taste buds. You can compare the taste to that of dates which are more commonly available in India.

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Prune baby food Puree recipe for babies

Ingredients

Prunes 1 cup

Boiling Water 1.5 cup

No other ingredient is added to make this puree

Recipe

Wash prunes in drinking water and keep them in a bowl.

Now pour boiling hot water on top and let it soak for 1-2 hours. Alternatively, we can also simmer prunes in water for 10 minutes and then allow it to cool naturally.

Once the prunes have been soaked well in water, you will see that they plump up a little and their colour also becomes lighter.

Take the prunes along with enough soaking liquid to make a fine puree in a blender. You can also use a hand blender if you want.

apple and Prune baby food Puree recipe for babies

Another variation of making prune baby food puree is by making it with apple. Apple is mild in taste and slightly tangy, which makes it perfect to make puree with prunes.

Ingredients

Prunes 1 cup

Apple 1

Water 1.5 cup

No other ingredient is added to make this puree

Recipe

Wash prunes and apples in drinking water and keep them in a bowl.

Peel and cut apples in pieces.

Boil apple pieces and prunes in just enough water for 5 minutes. Let them cool down.

Take the prunes and apple along with enough cooking liquid to make a fine puree in a blender. You can also use a hand blender if you want.

This is a very healthy variation from regular apple puree.

Pear and Prune baby food Puree recipe for babies

One more variation of making prune baby food puree is by making it with pear. Pear is similar to apple which makes it perfect to go with prunes.

Ingredients

Prunes 1 cup

Pear 1

Water 1.5 cup

No other ingredient is added to make this puree

Recipe

Wash prunes and pear in drinking water and keep them in a bowl.

Peel and cut pear in pieces.

Boil pear pieces and prunes in just enough water for 5 minutes. Let them cool down.

Take the prunes and pear along with enough cooking liquid to make a fine puree in a blender. You can also use a hand blender if you want.

This is a very healthy variation from regular pear puree.

Yogurt and Prune baby food Puree recipe for babies

One more variation of making prune baby food puree is by making it with pear. Pear is similar to apple which makes it perfect to go with prunes.

Ingredients

Prunes 1/2 cup

Yogurt 1 cup

Water 1 cup

No other ingredient is added to make this puree

Recipe

Wash prunes in drinking water and keep them in a bowl.

Boil prunes in just enough water for 5 minutes. Let them cool down.

Take the prunes along with enough cooking liquid to make a fine puree in a blender. You can also use a hand blender if you want.

Mix this prune puree with yogurt well and serve this delicious treat to your baby.

Tips / Pointers:

Prunes are dark brown, and when pureed with water it turns into a lighter brown.
Prune baby food puree can be stored in an air-tight container in fridge for upto a week, but it is best to make just the required quantity and use it as soon as possible
Prune puree can also be used in baking cakes and cookies for kids.

How much Prune baby food Puree to give to Babies

If baby is constipated, you may give her 1-2 teaspoons a day. For toddlers you may give 2 teaspoons twice a day.

How to give prune baby food puree to babies

You may mix prune puree to any recipe as a sweetener.
You can cam mix prunes with other fruits like apples and pear to make baby food.
You can add prune puree to rice cereal.
You can use prune puree to make baby’s halwa instead of jaggery or dates puree. Check out how to make Suji Halwa here