Strawberry & Banana Blend
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Age
- 9 months+
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- —
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh ripe strawberries (hulled)
- 1 ripe banana (peeled)
Method
- 01
Hull and wash 1 cup of fresh ripe strawberries and slice them in half.
- 02
Peel 1 ripe banana and break it into chunks.
- 03
Combine the strawberries and banana in a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- 04
Pass through a fine mesh sieve if a smoother texture is preferred, then serve.
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How to offer
Serve chilled or at room temperature by the spoonful. A vibrant, naturally sweet puree perfect for babies 9 months and up.
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
Vitamin C, which is abundant in strawberries and helps babies' bodies absorb iron from plant-based diets, boosts immunity. Also rich in antioxidants, fiber and vitamin B9. The fruit also has folate, which supports a baby's metabolism, cell energy, and antioxidant activity, and fiber, which supports a healthy gut.
Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer
