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Banana Puree for Baby Food

Published: Mar 27, 2023 by Dora · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Easiest baby food puree ever – this banana puree is a no-cook, 5 minutes to make puree that is great for when you are just starting solids.

banana puree for baby with spoon dipped in

Banana! Probably the most consumed fruit among babies, toddlers, and kids. Mainly because it has the perfect creamy texture and sweet taste that can make almost any recipe that much better.

That's probably why banana is one of the first foods introduced into many babies' diets at 6 months old. Particularly as a banana baby puree.

And the fact that it requires no cooking is another benefit to this wonderful and nutritious fruit.

A great stage 1 baby food puree.

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  • Ingredients
  • How to make banana puree for baby
  • Possible Banana Baby Food Variations
  • Tips for making banana baby food
  • How to store banana puree for baby?
  • More baby food purees
  • Banana Puree for Baby
  • Comments

Ingredients

banana

Banana (obviously): the great thing about a banana is that you can perfectly blend it in a blender no matter its state of ripeness. Either fully ripe or under-ripe, banana makes a great baby puree.

However, there are actually differences in its nutritional content based on ripeness. An under-ripe banana will have more starch and will not be as sweet. Whereas a fully ripe banana which will have had a lot of its starch already turned to simple sugars – hence the sweeter taste and softer consistency.

Bananas are a great source of certain B vitamins (particularly B6 and biotin) as well as vitamin C.

They are also a good source of manganese, copper, and potassium and have a fair amount of dietary fiber.

How to make banana puree for baby

2 step collage showing how to make banana puree for baby
  1. Peel and break/cut the banana. If you have a fully ripe banana and a good blender you probably don't even need to cut it at all.
  2. Blend. Now that you’ve prepared your banana, just throw it in the blender and blend until smooth. You can add a tablespoon of water if you feel necessary to get your desired consistency.

Hint: There are certain blenders that were created just for baby food but we have always used this blender for both our baby foods and every day for our (adult) smoothies or the Vitamix.

Serving size is just for guidance, but if your baby needs more or less food please follow their cues.

Possible Banana Baby Food Variations

Bananas are such a great fruit because they don’t necessarily have to be served as a puree. Not even for a 6-month-old baby. See some variations below:

  • Mashed banana baby food:  If you’re over the puree stage, transitioning from purees to finger food or simply want to start with mashed rather than smooth baby purees then this recipe is perfect if you modify the “how-to” part. Instead of putting in the blender, you can simply mash the banana by pressing down on it with a fork. You’d probably want your bananas to be a little bit riper here so that they're easier to mash.
banana puree mashed
MASHED
  • Banana for baby-led weaning - see different ways on how to cut banana BLW
  • Banana Baby food combinations - banana puree is great combined with a variety of different baby food purees because of it's sweetness. You can mix it with mango puree, strawberry puree recipe or make banana avocado puree for baby or this buckwheat banana puree.

Tips for making banana baby food

  • pick a ripe banana as it is easier to blend and will be sweeter for baby
  • the banana may turn brown which is normal due to oxidation. It is still safe to eat
  • let baby hold the spoon with the banana puree and feed themselves if possible. You can hold one spoon and they can hold the other
  • add a pinch of cinnamon for taste
photo showing banana puree for baby

How to store banana puree for baby?

  • Puree is best stored in airtight containers in the fridge. In the freezer use ice cube trays or specific trays for baby puree like this one from Keedo Feedo.
  • Store in the fridge for 3 days and freezer for up to 6 months
  • Thaw overnight in the fridge in an airtight container
  • To serve remove it 2 hours in advance from the fridge so the puree reaches room temperature and then you don't have to reheat it
  • Reheat in a small saucepan on the stove with a teaspoon of water

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Banana puree for baby with a spoon dipped in and a banana in the background

Banana Puree for Baby

Easiest baby food puree ever – this banana puree is a no-cook, 5 minutes to make puree that is great for when you are just starting solids.
5 from 5 votes
Author: Dora
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Servings 1
Fridge Life? 3 days
Freezable? 3 months

Ingredients

  • 1 medium banana
  • pinch cinnamon optional

Instructions
 

  • Peel the banana.
  • Place in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Add a tablespoon of water if you need to reach a smoother consistency.

Notes

  • for baby 6 months old + (or earlier if advised by pediatrician) 
  • pick a ripe banana as it is easier to blend and will be sweeter for baby
  • the banana may turn brown which is normal due to oxidation. It is still safe to eat
  • let baby hold the spoon with the banana puree and feed themselves if possible
  • store in airtight container in fridge or freeze in ice cube tray up to 3 months 

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 422mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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