Banana & Avocado Blend

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana (peeled)
• 1/2 ripe avocado (pitted, flesh scooped)

Method

1. 01

   Peel 1 ripe banana and break into chunks.

2. 02

   Halve 1 ripe avocado, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.

3. 03

   Combine banana and avocado in a blender and blend until completely smooth. No cooking needed.

4. 04

   Serve immediately as avocado browns quickly. A squeeze of lemon juice can slow browning if storing.

How to offer

Serve at room temperature by the spoonful. This creamy, high-fat blend is wonderful for brain development.

Storage

Best served fresh. Store in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Not recommended for freezing.

Nutrition note

Bananas are rich in minerals like folate, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium that babies require to flourish in addition to carbohydrates to fuel the body. Together, these nutrients help to maintain blood pressure, skin health, the neurological system, and iron absorption.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer