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This banana puree for baby recipe takes all of 5 minutes to make, and your baby will absolutely love it!
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Kicking off your baby’s solid food journey with a stage 1 baby food like banana puree is a fantastic, and delicious, idea! Not only is it quick and incredibly easy to prepare (truly, anyone can do it!), but it’s also a great option for making ahead and freezing, saving you precious time.
In just a few minutes, you’ll have a creamy, delicious puree that’s not only perfect on its own but also serves as an excellent base for blending in other foods. Whether you want to introduce veggies or mix in other fruits, banana puree makes everything more palatable and enjoyable for your little one.
Let’s dive into how you can create this versatile and baby-approved dish, ensuring those first tastes are as delightful as they are nutritious!
This post is all about making your very own banana puree for baby.
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Yields: 8 Ounces
Kitchen Items Needed:
- Food processor or blender
- Fine mesh sieve
- Medium mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients:
- 2 medium bananas
- 1 tablespoon water
Directions:
- Place the bananas in the food processor and blend.
- While blending, add the water.
- Pause to scrape down the sides of the processor, if need be. Blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately or store properly until ready to use.
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Tips:
- Be sure to properly store your baby food in between uses. You can store them in 4-ounce mason jars when it comes to the fridge. They’ll keep in the fridge for 4-5 days. Freeze the baby food in sealed baggies laid flat and it keeps nicely for up to 3 months. You can use child-safe airtight containers for both the fridge and freezer as well.
- For more safety tips, visit the link below. https://www.foodsafety.gov/people-at-risk/children-under-five
- Always stir the food before serving for best results.
- You don’t have to remove the pulp from the strawberry and blueberry baby foods, but it definitely makes it much smoother for the child to get used to.
- In place of water, you can use formula, breast milk, or juice as well.
- These recipes work just fine for most fruits. Some will need the fine mesh sieve while others, like the banana, don’t need it. I’ve never needed more or less than 1 tablespoon water for every fruit I’ve ever done.
Wrapping up, this banana puree stands out as a stellar starting point for your baby’s journey into solid foods. Simple, nutritious, and incredibly versatile, it’s the go-to stage 1 baby food that promises ease for parents and yumminess for babies.
Whether served on its own or as a smooth base for mixing in a variety of other blended foods, it’s sure to make your baby’s mealtime both enjoyable and nourishing. Remember, the joy is in the journey of introducing new tastes and textures, and with this banana puree, you’re setting the stage for a lifetime of healthy eating habits. Here’s to happy, hassle-free feeding!