How to make avocado and banana baby food

How To Make The Perfect Banana Avocado Baby Puree

With only 2 ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation you have a creamy, highly nutritious Banana Avocado baby puree.

Of all the purees I ever prepared for my son (and there were a lot, believe me), this Banana Avocado Baby Puree is definitely my favorite.

Why?

It's probably the only one I made that didn't require any cooking, steaming, baking etc... Or washing! 😀

Just take it out of the fruit basket, peel, cut and you're almost done. Yay!

The only problem you might see here is that sometimes your avocado might not be just the right amount of ripe. Ok, probably most of the time it's under-ripe or over-ripe. But don't worry. This Banana Avocado Baby Puree has you covered.

If you have an under-ripe avocado you can easily ripen it with a trick, it will just take a little bit of planning ahead.

The day before you plan on making your puree, take your banana and your avocado and place them together in a paper bag. Set aside and come back tomorrow just as you're about to make your Banana Avocado Baby Puree. It should be just the right amount of ripe.

This recipe can be made for babies 6 months and older.

See our Starting Solids Ultimate Guide if you want more information on how, when, and with what to start solids.

Banana Avocado Baby Puree Ingredients

To make this Banana Avocado Baby Puree, you'll need the following ingredients:

Banana: although we recommend using a ripe banana for this Banana Avocado Baby Puree, a not-so-ripe one will also do as the blender will do its magic. It might take a little longer but the outcome should be the same. A ripe banana will have a sweeter taste because the starches have turned into sugars with the ripening process so that's also one of the reasons we recommend it.

Avocado: if you don't have a ripe avocado that you can easily scoop out from the skin with a spoon just place the whole avocado with the banana in a paper bag the day before. The banana and the paper bag should speed up the process.

Banana Avocado Baby Puree Nutritional Benefits

Banana: they're a great source of carbs (starches or simple sugars, depending on the stage of ripeness) and a wonderful source of multiple vitamins and minerals. Mainly B vitamins, and the minerals potassium and copper.

Avocado: it's our go-to fruit when we want to add some healthy fats and calories to the puree. Since it mainly consists of fats the calorie content per gram is higher than with most other fruits. It's also a great source of fat-soluble vitamins such as the antioxidant vitamin E.

How To Make Banana Avocado Baby Puree

Banana and Avocado are two of the rare fruits that don't require any cooking for a 6-month-old baby.

Peel the banana. Simple as that. No washing, rinsing, drying. Just peel that banana.

Cut the avocado. There are numerous ways to cut the avocado and scoop out the flesh and I've pretty much tried all of them. So I'd like to tell you what I found to be the easiest way. Take a knife and cut the avocado lengthwise all around. That grab the top half with one hand and the bottom with the other and twist in opposite directions. Divide the halves and take out the seed. Now simply scoop the flesh from both halves with a spoon. If you have an avocado slicer like this one, just skip everything I told you above and use your slicer.

Blend. Now that you've prepared both of your ingredients, just throw them in the blender. You'd probably want to cut the banana into a few pieces or just divide it with your fingers to make it a bit easier for the blender. And blend until smooth. You can add a tablespoon of water to make it smoother but it will most likely not need it.

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.

Serving size is just for guidance, if you baby needs more or less food please follow their cue.

Possible Banana Avocado Variations

These two foods come together so well that they don't even have to be made as a puree.

Mashed. If you're over the puree stage or transitioning from purees to finger food then this recipe is perfect if you modify the "how-to" part. Instead of putting in the blender, you can simply mash the food up together. You'd probably want your banana and avocado to be a little bit riper here so that it's easier to mash.

Lumps. If you're just a step away from finger food, you can also blend or mash one half of the banana and avocado and the leave the rest in pieces and then join. That way your child will get used to new textures.

Finger food. Both the banana and avocado are great finger food. Cut the avocado into longer sticks after you've scooped the flesh, or into small cubes if your baby has mastered the pincer grips.

To avoid sticky bananas being hard to grab, cut the banana in half, then simply press your finger through the middle. You should be left with 3 banana sticks that are easier to grab.

More Banana and Avocado Recipes

Looking for more recipes featuring banana and avocado? Here's a list of our favorite ones:

Apple Banana Oatmeal
Quinoa Pudding
Blueberry Avocado Oats
Avocado Fruit Salad
The Easiest Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Banana Avocado Baby Puree

With only 2 ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation you have a creamy, highly nutritious Banana Avocado baby puree.

4.70 from 10 votes

Author: Dora

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Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Servings 4 servings

Fridge Life? 3 days

Freezable? 3 months

▢ 1 ripe avocado
▢ 1 large banana

Peel the banana
Cut the avocado lengthwise all around and twist the halves in opposite ways
Divide the 2 avocado halves and remove the seed
Scoop the avocado flesh from the skin from both halves with a spoon
Put both the banana and avocado flesh in a blender and blend until smooth

Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 92IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg

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Avocado & Banana Baby Food Recipe – Little Mashies

Why is avocado a great baby food choice for reusable food pouches?

As soon as your baby is 4-6 months old you can give her avocado. It is smooth and creamy, rich in good fats, carbohydrates and proteins. It has everything that is important for good growth and development of the central nervous system and brain. We absolutely LOVE avocado in our house! We mash it, freeze it and put it into smoothies. We send it to daycare inside Little Mashies containers as a dip (the Mashies stop it from going brown), we make our own guacamole dip to use with vegetables, we use it on spicy food to calm it down. Gosh honestly I could go on and on about how great avocado is not only as a baby food but also as a healthy kids snack.

Ingredients:

1 Ripe Avocado, seeded and peeled
1 Ripe Banana, peeled

Instructions:

Step 1: Peel and cut a ripe avocado and banana into small pieces.

Step 2: Mash with a fork and add a little breast milk or formula to get a smooth consistency. You may also purée the avocado and banana in a food processor or blender such as Beaba Baby Cook or the Baby Bullet system.

Step 3: If preparing baby food in bulk freeze the puree into ice-cube trays or straight into Little Mashies reusable food pouches.

Step 4: If preparing your baby food recipe in bulk freeze the puree into ice-cube trays or spoon it straight into Little Mashies reusable food pouches and then store them in the fridge or freezer. For instructions on how to fill a refillable pouch you can read our blog. For info on how long to freeze specific baby foods for we have the information here.

Step 5: Label and date your homemade pouches so that you know when to use the puree by. There is a space on the back of the Little Mashies yoghurt and baby food pouches so that you can write all the details.

Step 6: To clean your reusable food pouches you can check out our Little Mashies video here. Little Mashies are see through when held towards light, so it is very easy to see that all of the food is washed out. Because of the specifically designed curved shape, all of the food washes straight out when held upside down under a tap. Little Mashies can also be used in the dishwasher and steam sterilisers, and are BPA free, Phthalate Free, and PVC free.

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For Baby Led Weaning and Older Kids

For baby led weaning you skip the baby food puree altogether and start with large (2 finger sized) pieces of the food. We would of course do this on our Little Mashies sucky platter! So from 6-9mths of age in baby led weaning foods should be the size of about 2 fingers so that the baby can pick it up and self feed. They also need to be well cooked so they are soft, and with no loose pieces (for example tiny florets that can break off on broccoli, or a slice of apple that's so thin it can break when gnawed on).

From around 9mths with baby led weaning you chop the food very small (to avoid choking). I would suggest 2-4 grains of rice in size. It's a small piece so that if they swallow it whole they won't choke. In traditional baby food recipes this is the stage where we mash food so it has a little texture. At around 12mths of age in baby led weaning the food goes up to bite sizes (and this is the same in non baby led weaning kids), about fingernail sized pieces. Of course some babies will be on a different timeline depending on whether they have heaps or a few teeth. Every baby is different and you just have to watch carefully and get to know how your baby is with food. Never leave them alone whilst eating, and I also recommend sitting them at a table with you for all meals if you can. It helps set the expectation for later in life and you can be a role model for how to eat well. Around 18mths you can offer your little one larger serves again (so a whole apple for example) so that they can learn to take smaller bites themselves, to chew, and to swallow.

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At 6 mths of age you can introduce a range of puree's to your baby (see our baby food recipe book and use coupon code RECIPE to remove 100% of the price at the checkout).

At around 12mths of age in baby led weaning the food goes up to bite sizes (and this is the same in non baby led weaning kids), about fingernail sized pieces. Of course some babies will be on a different timeline depending on whether they have heaps or a few teeth.

Every baby is different and you just have to watch carefully and get to know how your baby is with food. Never leave them alone whilst eating, and I also recommend sitting them at a table with you for all meals if you can. It helps set the expectation for later in life and you can be a role model for how to eat well. Around 18mths you can offer your little one larger serves again (so a whole apple for example) so that they can learn to take smaller bites themselves, to chew, and to swallow.

It is widely recognised that babies should start solids around 6 months of age. At this time reusable baby food pouches can be really convenient to take your homemade healthy puree with you when you are out and about. Spoon attachments are available so you can feed your baby directly from the pouch from 6 months old. Without a spoon attachment babies usually start feeding themselves pouched food around 8 months old. This is when they hit their independant phase and what to do everything themselves. A pouch is a lot cleaner than a bowl and spoon in these circumstances. We do however advise that you give your baby a variety of meals, not just ones that are in a refillable pouch.

Refilling your reusable yoghurt pouches is easy! Simply turn the reusable food pouch upside down and open the wide double ziplock at the bottom of the pouch. Once the zipper is open you can spoon yoghurt into the pouch or pour it in (out of a jug or bottle).

If you are concerned about making a mess you can use a kitchen funnel so that all of the yoghurt stays away from the yoghurt pouch zipper.

Another idea that we commonly do at home when filming videos (but it would also be useful when holding a baby in one arm), anyway.. the idea is that you put the pouch upside down in a glass (with the lid on), open the ziplock and the glass acts like a second hand, holding the pouch still whilst you spoon the yoghurt in. This is what I do when I only have one hand to use for the refill!I also tend to refill my reusable yoghurt pouches in bulk. I'll buy a good quality yoghurt from Coles or Woolworths and will fill a whole 10pk of pouches in one go so they are all ready for snacks on the go.

My kids always want to eat when they are out and refilling the reusable pouches one at a time just doesn't work for us. The only time i do that actually is when I've pureed a meal that my toddler refused, put it in a reusable pouch, and given it to her again. Oh and the other time I do singles.. there are two actually. When we go for ice-cream (it is so much cleaner when in a pouch), and when I have leftover smoothie (again, it stops me getting smoothie all through my car, pram, or playroom).

Little Mashies refillable yoghurt pouches are compatible with pouch filling machines that are on the market. Our spout is universal so even though we don't think you need a filling machine, our reusable pouches will fit. All of our yoghurt and baby food pouches come with anti-choke lids as standard.

Cleaning reusable baby food pouches is easy! We have designed Little Mashies refillable yoghurt pouches without corners so there are no places for food to get stuck (we would hate your little one to get sick from old food stuck in corners)!

When you open the ziplock you can see all the way through the pouch to ensure it is clean. If you have a dishwasher you can clean the pouch using that, otherwise you can wash your reusable baby food pouches by hand and this takes around 20 seconds. Little Mashies squeeze pouches are BPA Free and are safe to wash with warm water.

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Now, to clean your Little Mashies food pouches by hand simply open up the ziplock at the bottom and take off the cap. Run warm water through the open ziplock with the baby pouch facing downward so the water comes out of the spout and into the sink. The shape of Little Mashies reusable pouches acts like a funnel, pushing out food and making the pouch very easy to clean.

To start washing your reusable pouch, squirt some dishwashing liquid into the refillable pouch, then use a baby bottle brush to clean the inside walls (just like a baby bottle). To clean the spout use a straw brush (like the ones we have here), and clean it in the same manner that you would clean the teat from a baby’s bottle. Give the reusable pouch a rinse and place it over a kitchen utensil in the drying rack to dry. If you don’t have time to dry it fully place it in the freezer until you are ready to use it again. Do not put wet reusable food pouches in dark cupboards or draws. They are very easy to dry if you have removed the cap, and placed something inside the zipper to keep the pouch open (we use a whisk, tongs or a spatula).

Note that if you continuously wash your pouches in the dishwasher the high temperature will make the zipper wear out more quickly. At home we wash our pouches mostly by hand because it is so quick and easy and then just use the dishwasher when we have had loads of kids over and served reusable yoghurt pouches or smoothies to them all.

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All babies depend on breast milk or quality formula for the first 6 months of their lives. Their tiny digestive systems are still too sensitive and not developed enough to absorb other foods. However, after six months, you can gradually accustom the baby to other tastes and introduce complementary foods. Bananas are considered by most pediatricians to be one of the first solid foods to be given to a child from an early age.

There are several important topics to discuss before giving banana complementary foods to a baby.

Why is a banana useful for a child?

Banana is a highly nutritious food. It contains a lot of carbohydrates, little fat, vitamins: A, B 6, C, E, niacin, pantothenic acid, the beneficial amino acid tryptophan, potassium, zinc, iron, calcium and magnesium.

All this is very important for the early development and growth of children. In addition, bananas contain natural antacids that protect the delicate walls of the stomach and intestines.

Due to their high content of pectin, bananas are easy to digest and prevent constipation . Ripe mashed bananas absorb water and increase stool bulk. But it should be remembered that excessive consumption of bananas, on the contrary, can cause constipation.

Treatment of diarrhea . Unripe bananas, on the contrary, have the opposite effect. Mixing an unripe banana with applesauce will help stop diarrhea. Although in this case it is better to consult a pediatrician.

Bananas are the best convenience food for traveling with a baby. Mom will feel at ease knowing that she can always peel a banana and feed her baby with a delicious and nutritious product.

Banana for a child also helps with colds . A drink made from grated bananas will help cure a dry cough. However, it is a mucus food, so it can aggravate a wet cough.

This fruit is available all year round.

When to start complementary foods with a banana and how much can I give my baby?

The ideal age for introducing any complementary foods is 6 months. Some experts believe that if the child is bottle-fed, then you can try to give bananas from 4 months.

How to give a banana to a child for the first time?

Complementary foods should be introduced when the baby begins to show interest in other types of food and is in a healthy state.

As with any unfamiliar product, banana puree should be given on the tip of a teaspoon and watched for baby's reaction. For several days, give only this complementary food, paying attention to the baby's stool and the absence of rashes. After 9months, you can offer to take a piece of banana in your hands yourself. After a year, the little one will completely master half or a whole peeled banana.

How to prepare banana food?

Banana puree adds creaminess and sweetness to other foods.

Like avocados, bananas have a smooth, soft texture that is easy for children to crush between their gums. This is the perfect first fruit after the kids have tried several different types of vegetables .

Step 1

Choose bananas with yellow skins without spots. A green peel means the banana is not ripe.

Step 2

Before eating, be sure to wash the banana under running water, then peel and cut into several pieces so that it is easy to grind.

Step 3

Bananas can be chopped with a food processor, blender, or simply with a fork. Puree can be brought to the desired consistency by adding a little boiled water or breast milk.

Banana puree for children can be mixed with such products:

Avocado

BLACK

Kiwi

Persian

Grush

Yogurt

Store unpeeled bananas at room temperature, and not in the refrigerator. Banana puree can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Do not worry that the frozen puree turns brown - this is natural and can be given to a child without fear.

Banana Feeding Precautions

Although bananas are not at the top of the list of allergenic foods in baby foods, it is rare for children to have a severe allergic reaction to this fruit. Banana allergies are often associated with latex allergies.

Proteins in bananas and some other fruits and nuts are similar to rubber tree proteins and can cause an allergy called fruit-latex syndrome.