Blueberry Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small loaf pan (8x4 inch) and line with parchment paper.

2. 02

   In a large bowl, mash 3 very ripe bananas until smooth. Add 2 eggs, 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.

3. 03

   Add 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Stir gently until just combined — do not overmix.

4. 04

   Gently fold in 3/4 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries, then pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

5. 05

   Bake for 38–42 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

How to offer

Cut into thick slices then into age-appropriate strips or cubes. The dense, moist texture is perfect for 9-month-olds to hold and self-feed. Great for BLW and traditional feeding alike.

Storage

Wrap slices in parchment and refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.