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Zucchini Recipes for Babies
Zucchini is mild and soft when cooked. These recipes include steamed sticks for BLW, fritters, and zucchini in pasta or mixed meals.
45 recipes
Easy Zucchini recipes
Soft Zucchini Spears
child_care6 months+schedule6 min
Vitamin CHydrating
Turkey BLW Meatballs
child_care7 months+schedule18 min
Iron RichProtein
Zucchini Quinoa Balls
child_care7 months+schedule15 min
FiberPlant Protein
Mini Veggie Quesadilla
child_care9 months+schedule8 min
CalciumEnergy
Soft Veggie Couscous Balls
child_care8 months+schedule12 min
EnergyFiber
Zucchini Purée
child_care6 months+schedule5 min
HydratingGentle
Zucchini & Potato Mash
child_care6 months+schedule10 min
GentleVitamin C
Broccoli & Zucchini Purée
child_care6 months+schedule7 min
Vitamin CIron Rich
Chicken & Zucchini Purée
child_care6 months+schedule14 min
ProteinIron Rich
Turkey & Zucchini Purée
child_care6 months+schedule14 min
ProteinIron Rich
Carrot, Zucchini & Potato Soup
child_care6 months+schedule15 min
HydratingGentle
Vegetable & Rice Mash
child_care6 months+schedule15 min
GentleVitamin A
Vegetable Stew Mash (Carrot–Zucchini–Pumpkin)
child_care6 months+schedule16 min
Vitamin AVitamin C
Carrot + Zucchini Mash
child_care6 months+schedule8 min
HydratingVitamin A
Zucchini + Potato Mash
child_care6 months+schedule10 min
GentleEasy Digestion
Carrot–Zucchini–Rice Blend
child_care6 months+schedule12 min
HydratingGentle
Soft Vegetable Mash (Evening Blend)
child_care6 months+schedule12 min
Easy DigestionVitamin A
Zucchini Cream Soup
child_care6 months+schedule10 min
HydratingGentle
Pasta & Zucchini Bowl
child_care6 months+schedule12 min
Easy DigestionVitamin C
Chicken, Sweet Potato & Zucchini Bowl
child_care6 8 monthsschedule20 minutes
Iron RichHigh Protein
Chicken, Rice & Zucchini Bowl
child_care6 9 monthsschedule20 minutes
High ProteinIron Rich
Lentils, Sweet Potato & Zucchini Bowl
child_care7 12 monthsschedule22 minutes
Iron RichFiber
Baby Vegetable Stew (Carrot–Potato–Zucchini)
child_care6 8 monthsschedule20 minutes
Vitamin CFiber
Zucchini Cream Soup
child_care6 12 monthsschedule15 minutes
Vitamin CProtein
Couscous + Zucchini + Olive Oil Mash
child_care7 10 monthsschedule12 minutes
FiberEasy Digestion
Soft Scrambled Egg Breakfast Bowl
child_care9 12 monthsschedule6 minutes
High ProteinIron Rich
Greek Chicken + Rice Baby Bowl
child_care7 10 monthsschedule18 minutes
High ProteinIron Rich
Mild Coconut Lentil Baby Soup
child_care8 12 monthsschedule18 minutes
Iron RichHealthy Fats
Red Lentils + Sweet Potato + Zucchini Cream
child_care6 9 monthsschedule18 minutes
Iron RichFiber
White Beans + Zucchini + Potato Puree
child_care8 12 monthsschedule18 minutes
FiberPlant Protein
Soft Chicken & Veggie Comfort Stew
child_care7 12 monthsschedule20 minutes
High ProteinCalming
BLW Zucchini meals
Soft Zucchini Spears
child_care6 months+schedule6 min
Vitamin CHydrating
Turkey BLW Meatballs
child_care7 months+schedule18 min
Iron RichProtein
Zucchini Quinoa Balls
child_care7 months+schedule15 min
FiberPlant Protein
Mini Veggie Quesadilla
child_care9 months+schedule8 min
CalciumEnergy
Soft Veggie Couscous Balls
child_care8 months+schedule12 min
EnergyFiber
Zucchini BLW Fritters (Soft)
child_care8 12 monthsschedule10 minutes
FiberHigh Protein
Zucchini breakfast recipes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What baby recipes use zucchini?
These curated baby recipes all feature zucchini as a primary or supporting ingredient, prepared in baby-safe textures across purees, BLW finger foods, and combo meals. Each recipe is age-tagged so you can filter by your baby's stage.
Are these zucchini recipes safe for 6 month olds?
Recipes tagged 6m+ use zucchini in soft, mashable textures appropriate for the early-solids stage. Always check the recipe's age range and serve in shapes that mash easily between two fingers.
Can babies eat zucchini every day?
zucchini can be part of a varied baby diet without daily limits unless your pediatrician advises otherwise. Variety is healthier than repetition for nutrient diversity, so rotate zucchini with other foods across the week.
Which zucchini recipes are best for baby led weaning (BLW)?
BLW-friendly recipes serve zucchini as soft finger foods or graspable shapes — strips, wedges, mashable cubes — so your baby can self-feed. Filter the list above by the BLW tag to see only baby-led options.
How do I store leftover zucchini baby food?
Refrigerate cooked zucchini-based baby food in a sealed container for up to 2 days, or freeze single-serve portions for 1-2 months. Cool fully before storing, thaw in the fridge, and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Can I batch cook these zucchini recipes?
Most zucchini baby recipes scale well. Double or triple the ingredients, then portion into ice cube trays or silicone molds before freezing. One batch typically yields 8-12 baby portions.
Are these zucchini recipes free of salt and sugar?
All Nibli baby recipes avoid added salt (kidneys can't process it before 12 months) and added sugar. zucchini provides natural flavor; no honey is used either (botulism risk under 12 months).
What's the best way to introduce zucchini for the first time?
Offer 1-2 teaspoons of plain zucchini on its own at a meal earlier in the day, so you have time to watch for any reaction over the next 2 hours. Once tolerated, mix into combo recipes from the list above.
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