Pumpkin Pie Pudding
Looking for a delicious way to serve pumpkin to your baby? This creamy pumpkin puree for babies has all the cozy flavours of pumpkin pie in a smooth, velvety texture that's perfect for little eaters. And when your baby becomes a toddler, it doubles as a tasty dip!
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"I somehow missed adding the banana but my boy loved it anyways 😝. I made the dairy free option due to allergies and it's really delicious, I added some into my oatmeal, and it was great!!f" - Melanie
Is there anything more iconic at the traditional Thanksgiving dinner than the pumpkin pie? Okay, okay, maybe the turkey takes the cake on that one... or the stuffing.... or the mashed potatoes... or the cranberry sauce... alright already it's one big package deal! And, if you're a Thanksgiving dinner fan and want to pass down the love to the next generation I know what you're thinking:
"how old does my baby have to be to eat pumpkin pie?"
Hmmm.... can you feed a baby a couple bites of pumpkin pie? First, we're going to give you the official recommendations: as much as possible, you want to avoid feeding your baby under two years old any forms of added or free sugar. Babies are growing and developing at a very fast rate and you want to make every bite they ingest as nutritious as possible! Besides that, until they've hit their first birthday, it's incredibly unlikely that they will feel as if they're missing out. They literally do not know what they're missing!
But, with a little bit of planning ahead... everyone can win!
Plan to make this easy, 4 ingredient, pumpkin "pie" pudding and take it to your next gathering!
- Baby gets to try pumpkin "pie"
- Your toddler doesn't feel left out
- Extended family members can see how adorable your baby is getting all messy with their pudding!
- Baby doesn't consume added sugar
By the way, if you're finding that starting solids using puree textures is a good fit for you and your baby, you don't want to miss your chances at whipping up creamy edamame puree! We love this as adults in crunchy wraps and your baby will be head over heels for this silky smooth baby banana custard that is loaded with brain boosting nutrients. Purees can totally be nutritious!
Recipe Overview: Baby's First Pumpkin Pie Pudding
🎃 Pumpkin is a great first food for baby
👶 This recipe is naturally sweetened and contains no added sugar
♥️ Including your baby and family gatherings and holidays take a bit of planning
🥣 This pumpkin pie pudding is easy to adapt for a dairy free baby
😋 Serve this pumpkin pie pudding as a dip for toddlers with animal oat crackers or sliced fruit
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What do I need to make this pumpkin pudding?
It really only takes five minutes and four ingredients!
- pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- banana
- pumpkin pie spice
- whipping cream or unsweetened whipped coconut cream
When can I start offering this pumpkin pudding to my baby?
If you make the recipe "as is" with whipping cream, we'd recommend waiting until 9 months to offer it to your baby. If you have a younger baby, you can either skip the whipping cream or use a whipped coconut cream instead.
How do I feed this pumpkin pudding to my baby?
Friends, we've made this one real easy. You are more than welcome to spoon feed it to your baby, especially if that is what has been working for you. A gentle reminder, if your baby is around 8 - 10 months (we know that's a generous range), we do want them to experiment with self-feeding since it is a skill!
You could also pre-load a spoon such as the Ezpz Tiny Spoon, Num Num Gootensil or whatever utensil is working for you, and allow your tiny eater an opportunity to pick up the spoon and bring it to their mouth! You can 100% offer some support by guiding it in the right direction. That hand to mouth coordination can be tricky!
Lastly, let your baby go all in! Yes. You can literally pour the pudding into a bowl and let your baby go to town. It's a wild and sweet mess, but that too is all a part of the sensory process. Just learn from our experience: make sure to protect your floor with some old sheets or a wipeable office chair mat!
If you have older children, they will likely enjoy this recipe too! I offered it up as a dip with animal crackers and it was a big hit!
Pumpkin Pie Pudding
Equipment
- Immersion blender or fork and whisk
Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 banana
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ⅓ cup whipping cream *can sub whipped coconut cream to make it dairy free
Instructions
- Add the pumpkin purée, banana, and spice mix to a tall measuring glass.
- Blend with an immersion blender or handheld mixer.
- Add in the whipping cream and blend until thick.
- Serve to baby! This can be spoon fed as a purée (to keep that fancy Thanksgiving outfit clean!!) or you can allow baby to go to town with it and use her hands to enjoy the pudding!
The pumpkin spice is not mentioned in the instructions.
Is it only to be used as a topping?
Oops! Sorry about that. I've updated the recipe. It can be mixed in with the banana and pumpkin purée.
Can you freeze this? My daughter Emilie LOVES it!
Hi! We haven't tried freezing and thawing it so we're unsure how that would turn out but it's worth a try! If you try it, please report back! Thanks 😉
I freeze it all the time, but I make it with coconut milk. Not sure if the dairy behaves differently!
Good to know! Yes, the cream might freezer differently.
I somehow missed adding the banana but my boy loved it anyways 😝. I made the dairy free option due to allergies and it’s really delicious, I added some into my oatmeal, and it was great!!
That's so sweet (pun unintended) that he loved it even without the banana!
My kids love these with graham crackers!
I love these all year round! Such a good staple for the whole family!