Soft Banana Bread Slices

Ingredients

• 2 very ripe bananas
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup plain flour
• 2 tablespoons rolled oats

Method

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a small loaf tin.

2. 02

   Mash 2 very ripe bananas until completely smooth. Whisk in the egg and olive oil.

3. 03

   Stir in flour and oats until just combined — do not overmix. The batter should be thick.

4. 04

   Pour into the prepared loaf tin. Bake 30–35 minutes until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.

5. 05

   Cool completely in the tin before removing. Slice into finger-width strips to serve.

How to offer

Lay banana bread strips flat on the high chair tray. Always supervise during feeding. At 9 months, banana bread is wonderfully soft and easy to manage. Cut into finger-width strips for easy grasping. This is naturally sweetened — no added sugar needed.

Storage

Store wrapped at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.

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