Roasted Banana Baby Puree

Name: Roasted Banana Puree
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 3-4 ripe bananas

By JoannaMay 4, 2023March 5, 20242min read

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One of the most common first foods for baby to try is bananas. They’re delicious, nutritious, and inexpensive. You can try the straightforward approach and just mash up a ripe banana with a fork until it’s mushy and then serve it just like that. It’s the easiest way, and I have certainly done this numerous times while in a pinch or crunched for time. But if you’re looking to try something just a little different, this is a great option and definitely a crowd pleaser.

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I like to wait until I have a few bananas that have just ripened. Slice them in half the long way, place them on a lined baking sheet, and bake at 325 degrees for about 10 minutes.

Then I blend them in a blender or food processor, adding a little bit of water as I go, until the puree is nice and smooth. I also like to add a pinch of cinnamon sometimes. It’s good to spice things up for your baby!

A word of caution, the puree will brown a bit after storing in the fridge. It is perfectly normal and still safe to eat, it just may not look so pretty. If you want to avoid this, add a splash of lemon juice to the puree as you’re blending it.

You can store this puree in the fridge for up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer. I like to portion these out into 2 oz portions and freeze using a silicone mold. This way you thaw out as much or as little as you need.

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Roasted Banana Puree

Prep Time2

Cook Time10

Total Time12

Ingredients

3-4 ripe bananas

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut bananas lengthwise and lay on baking sheet.
Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
Blend roasted bananas for a couple minutes until smooth. Add water a couple tablespoons at a time until you reach your desired consistency. If desired, add a splash of lemon juice to keep puree from browning. This is optional.
Portion out puree into air tight containers or freeze in silicone trays. Store in fridge for up to four days or freezer for up to three months.