Banana Puree/ Mashed Bananas – easy puree/mash recipe for babies with bananas. Bananas are the most favorite first food for babies because of its delicious taste, less allergenic nature and creaminess. They are also rich in nutrients, filling tummy for a long time and helps in healthy weight gain in babies. Read more on the health benefits of banana for babies and information on how to select best variety of bananas for baby food.
When to Introduce Bananas to babies ?
You can introduce banana to babies from 6 months and this banana puree/mash is good to begin with. Then you can combine bananas with other fruits too. Some good combination to mix with bananas are:
- Avocado
- Apple
- Pears
- Kiwi
Health benefits of bananas for Babies and Kids
- Healthy Weight gaining food for babies and growing kids.
- Rich in fiber, easier to digest and hence prevents constipation. (Word of caution: Too much of banana intake may lead to constipation sometimes)
- Potassium present in bananas contribute to good heart health.
- Helps in treating upset tummies and diarrhea.
- Rich in Vitamins that encourages baby development.
How to Select Bananas for Baby food?
Choose yellow bananas with less brown spots. Only firm ripe bananas should be given to babies. Raw bananas are not suitable for babies as they are hard to digest.
Which type of bananas are good for Babies?
Many varieties of bananas are available across the world, here are some good known banana varieties that are suitable for babies
- Small bananas – any sweet tasting small banana variety which is not hybrid is ideal for babies. In India, Hill banana (mazhai vazhai), poovan banana (poovan pazham) are good type of bananas to begin with. Some hybrid variety bananas are believed to increase cold and cough in babies. Hence please avoid feeding them to your baby. If choosing long variety bananas , opt for organic ones.
- Kerala bananas – Yetham/ Nenthram/ Ripe plantain is an another nutrient rich banana variety, which should be steam cooked and given to babies. Check here on the details about Kerala banana for babies here.
Now Let’s check how to make this banana puree/ mashed banana recipe for babies.
Banana Puree Recipe for Babies | How to make mashed bananas
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How to make banana puree/banana mash for babies with step by step pictures and detailed video
Author: Kalyani
Recipe type: Baby Food
Cuisine: World
Ingredients
- Banana - 1 small sized
- Breastmilk/Formula Milk/Water - 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Keep all the ingredients ready. Peel the banana, trim the ends with a knife.
- Then cut them into small circles and place the banana pieces in to a wide bowl. Mash the bananas well (without any chunks) with a fork or masher.
- Add breastmilk/formula milk/ water. Mix well until you get a creamy mash. Alternatively you can puree the bananas in a mixie/blender with milk to get a fine puree.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1
Here is the video recipe for how to make banana puree/banana mash for babies
Method :
1. Keep all the ingredients ready. Peel the banana, trim the ends with a knife.
2. Then cut them into small circles and place the banana pieces in to a wide bowl. Mash the bananas well (without any chunks) with a fork or masher.
3. Add breastmilk/formula milk/ water. Mix well until you get a creamy mash. Alternatively you can puree the bananas in a mixie/blender with milk to get a fine puree.
Tasty banana puree is ready to feed your baby!
Notes :
- For small babies, when you introduce bananas for the first time, you can puree the bananas with water/ milk using a blender.
- You can adjust the consistency by adding water/breast milk/formula while feeding.
- Always check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.
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