Banana Puree
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- —
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- Breast milk, formula, or water (optional, for consistency)
Method
- 01
Peel the banana and break it into smaller pieces.
- 02
Mash the banana thoroughly with a fork or blend until smooth.
- 03
Add breast milk, formula, or water a little at a time to reach your desired consistency.
- 04
Serve immediately.
How to offer
Serve in a bowl, in a consistency easy for your baby to eat.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Banana puree may brown over time.
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
