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Blueberry & Banana Blend

Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written

  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
Blueberry & Banana Blend — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
—
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 ripe banana (peeled)

Method

  1. 01

    Wash 1/2 cup fresh blueberries and pick out any stems.

  2. 02

    Peel 1 ripe banana and break into chunks.

  3. 03

    Combine the blueberries and banana in a blender and blend until completely smooth. No cooking required when banana is very ripe.

  4. 04

    Strain through a fine mesh sieve if a smoother texture is preferred to remove any blueberry skins.

Gallery

Blueberry & Banana Blend — photo 1
Blueberry & Banana Blend — photo 2

How to offer

Serve at room temperature by the spoonful. The natural sweetness of ripe banana makes this a no-added-sugar favorite.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Not recommended for freezing due to banana texture changes.

Nutrition note

High in antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber. Great for boosting the immune system and digestive health.

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

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