Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Include your baby in the fun of pumpkin pie with this baby friendly pumpkin pie pudding recipe!
flatlay image of a bowl of pumpkin pie pudding for baby and a couple of bananas

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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!

Now for the real life situation. If you really want to give your baby a little bit of pie… or if grandpa ends up feeding a spoonful when you’re not looking, there’s no cause for alarm! Unless there’s a food allergy involved, a little bit of sugar is not harmful.

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
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  • Suggested Reading: Babies, Sweets, and Sugar: the complete 411!

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!

birds eye view of two ramekins of pumpkin pie pudding for babies

Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Include your baby in the fun tradition of pumpkin pie with this easy baby friendly recipe!
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Immersion blender or fork and whisk

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/3 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!

Notes

Will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
ALLERGEN INFO: this recipe contains one top priority allergen: cow’s milk. For the most up-to-date information on introducing your baby to potential allergens, check out the allergy module in our e-course Start Solids Confidently.

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8 thoughts on “Pumpkin Pie Pudding”

    1. Jessica Penner & Nita Sharda, Registered Dietitians

      Oops! Sorry about that. I’ve updated the recipe. It can be mixed in with the banana and pumpkin purée.

    1. Jessica Penner & Nita Sharda, Registered Dietitians

      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 😉

  1. 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!!

    1. Jessica Penner & Nita Sharda, Registered Dietitians

      That’s so sweet (pun unintended) that he loved it even without the banana!

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