This mango sorbet purée is a delicious option for a breakfast smoothie bowl or a refreshing treat on a hot summer's day. While it's a fruit purée at heart, the added milk and cashew butter mean it's a more balanced combination with fats and protein folded into the mix.
Quick Recipe Snapshot
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: No cook
Serves: 2 bubs
Freezer friendly: Yes
Texture: Smooth purée
Age & Texture Guidance
Suitable from starting solids (around 6 months).
6–9 months: best served smooth from a spoon or on a preloaded spoon.
9–12 months and 12 months+: makes a lovely smoothie drink or smoothie bowl.
Allergens Present
Contains cow's milk and cashews (tree nut). Be sure both have been offered to your bub individually first.
Allergen Substitutions
Swap the full cream milk for any plant-based milk (oat or soy offer similar nutrients), and use any nut or seed butter suitable for your bub in place of the cashew butter.
Why We Love This Recipe
Ready in just 5 minutes, no cooking
Naturally sweet and refreshing
Balanced with added fats and protein
Freezes into a soothing teething treat
Mango Sorbet Puree
Age Recommendation: Suitable for babies from starting solids
Allergens: Yes - Cow's milk and cashews. Ensure you have offered these individually to your baby before offering this recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- 1 Cup Frozen Mango
- 1/2 Cup Full Cream Milk
- 1 TBSP Cashew Butter
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Best served in a bowl off a spoon to babies under 1. For older babies it makes a great smoothie drink.
Replacements:
The milk can be substituted with any plant based milk. Oat or soy would be best for similar nutrients. The cashew butter can be replaced with any nut butter suitable for your babe.
Storage Instructions
Best served fresh. You can freeze any extra into small portions or ice-block moulds for up to 1 month — perfect as a cooling treat on a warm day. Thaw in the fridge or let soften slightly before serving.
Nutrition Notes
A naturally sweet fruit purée with a nourishing boost — the milk and cashew butter add protein and healthy fats, making it a more balanced option than fruit alone.
Parent Tip
Freeze any leftovers in ice-block moulds for a soothing, gum-friendly treat when bub is teething.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this dairy free?
Yes. Swap the full cream milk for any plant-based milk — oat or soy are great choices for similar nutrients.
My bub hasn't had cashews yet — what can I use?
Make sure cashews and cow's milk have each been offered individually first. The cashew butter can be swapped for any nut or seed butter suitable for your bub.
Can older children have this?
Definitely — it makes a lovely smoothie drink for older babies and big kids alike.