Bananas for Babies
Introduce your little one to their first taste of sweetness with our "Bananas for Babies" recipe—a simple, wholesome, and nutritious option that's perfect for infants starting solids. In just 5 minutes, you can create a creamy banana puree using a ripe banana and an optional splash of breast milk, formula, or water for added smoothness. Packed with natural sugars, potassium, and essential nutrients, this no-cook baby food is easily customizable to your baby's texture preferences by blending, pureeing, or mashing by hand. Serve it fresh or store a portion for later, making it a convenient choice for busy parents. This easy, single-ingredient recipe is a great way to introduce your baby to fruit purees while supporting a healthy start to their eating journey!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons breast milk, formula, or water (optional)
Instructions
Peel the ripe banana and cut it into small chunks for easier blending.
Place the banana pieces into a blender, food processor, or bowl (if using a fork to mash).
If a smoother texture is desired, add 1-2 tablespoons of breast milk, formula, or water to the banana pieces.
Blend or puree the banana until smooth. Alternatively, mash the banana using a fork or potato masher until it reaches the desired consistency.
Check the texture and ensure there are no lumps if serving to a younger baby. Add additional liquid if needed to thin the puree further.
Serve immediately or divide into two portions and refrigerate the second serving in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 437 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
