Banana Chia Bites

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons rolled oats

Method

1. 01

   Mash a very ripe banana in a bowl until completely smooth.

2. 02

   Add chia seeds and rolled oats to the mashed banana. Stir well to combine.

3. 03

   Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes to allow chia seeds to absorb moisture and firm up.

4. 04

   Remove from fridge and roll into small balls (about 2 cm diameter) using damp hands.

5. 05

   Refrigerate balls for a further 20 minutes to firm up, then serve.

How to offer

Place 2–3 bites on the high chair tray. Always supervise during feeding. These no-cook bites are very soft and safe for 6-month-olds. Test the texture — they should squish easily. Great starter food for BLW.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 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