Skip to content
Julia Scott, Dietitian

Try “kumara”, “finger food”, “allergens” or “pregnancy”. Press / anywhere to search.

    Spinach Puree

    Spinach is a brilliant source of iron for your baby as well as folate, vitamin K and A. This is a great one to have in the freezer and mixes well with other purees for added nutrition.

    By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 16 April 2026

    Jump to recipe
    Spinach Puree

    Recipe

    Spinach Puree

    Stage
    Purée

    Ingredients

    Batch

    Method

    1. 1Microwave around 1 cup of frozen spinach balls until defrosted, around 3–4 minutes.
    2. 2Drain excess water and blend until smooth.
    3. 3Spoon into ice trays and freeze.

    Julia's notes

    Serving Suggestion

    Serve on a preloaded spoon, or stir through kumara or pumpkin puree for a milder taste.

    Want the full plan for starting solids?

    My Starting Solids course covers when to start, first foods, allergens, gagging vs choking and fussy eating, in 12 short videos.

    You might also like