High-Fiber Foods Prunes (and prune juice) Apricots (and apricot juice) Raisins Plums Pears Peaches Apples (without skin) Beans Green peas Oatmeal Broccoli Brussels Spinach Sweet potatoes Berries Bran cereals Fiber wafers Whole grain breads and pastas (in moderation) Pear, Greens, and Prune Puree Ingredients: 2 bosc pears 1 cup baby super greens (or use kale, spinach, chard) ½ cup dried prunes ⅓ cup water (plus more boiled water to soften prunes) Directions: * Wash the pears and greens * Slice the pears, remove the cores, and place in a medium saucepan * Add the water and place the washed greens on top (to steam them); do not mix * Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes * Place the prunes in a small bowl and cover with boiling water; let soak for 10 minutes * Transfer the pears, greens, and prunes to a blender and blend until pureed * Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months Sweet Potato, Spinach, and Pea Puree Ingredients: 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 large sweet potato ½ cup frozen peas ¾ cup fresh spinach * Peel and chop the sweet potato into small chunks * Melt the butter in a medium saucepan * Add the sweet potato chunks to the saucepan along with 1 cup of water * Bring to a boil, cover, and let simmer for about 8 minutes * Add the peas and spinach and cook for 3 more minutes * Transfer all ingredients to a blender and blend to your baby’s desired consistency