Recipes, Weaning Zone

Banana Puree Recipe

Banana Puree Recipe

Banana is one of every baby’s favorite fruit and is a perfect first food when weaning. Banana Puree is easy to make and doesn’t need cooking. Bananas are one of the best fruit sources of vitamin B6 which helps your body produce red blood cells and removes unwanted chemicals from your liver and kidneys. Vitamin C in bananas protect your body against cell and tissue damage and helps your body absorb iron better. Manganese in banana helps your body make collagen and protects your skin against free radical damage. potassium in banana is good for your heart rate and blood pressure. Bananas also aid digestion and gives you energy without the fats and cholesterol.

INGREDIENTS:

1 ripe banana.

DIRECTIONS:
  • Peel the banana, removing all strings
  • Mash the banana until very smooth. (We recommend using our Moobi Food Masher
  • Add baby’s usual milk for extra creaminess, or water for desired consistency and serve.
STORING:
  • Bananas can be frozen and stored for up to three (3) monthsAfter pureeing your bananas, place leftover puree into airtight storage containers (we recommend using Moobi Food Pot or Moobi freezer tray for best results.
  • Place storage container with puree in the freezer to freeze.
  • Thaw overnight in the fridge.
PLEASE NOTE:
  • Bananas oxidize when exposed to air
  • To help prevent the puree from browning, you can add a few drops of an acid such as pineapple juice, fresh lemon or orange juice .
  • Some babies react to the acid in citrus fruits, so you may want to check with your doctor first before adding lemon or orange to their puree.