Banana Puree for Babies/ How to Mash Bananas for Babies

Banana is rich in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and potassium. Also, banana is high in fibre that builds the gut health and is an energy booster for the baby. It is best as a first food for the baby due to its nutritious benefits.

Serve the banana puree as a snack or as a part of a meal. The best preferable time for eating the fruits is in the morning.

Recipe Time: 5 mins

Preparation and cooking time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Ripe Banana – ¼ part
• Black Cardamom (powdered) – a small pinch

How to Make

• Wash the banana thoroughly with plain water.
• Peel the banana and cut it into small pieces.
• Mash the required quantity of it with the help of a spoon.
• Now sprinkle the cardamom to the mashed banana.
• Mix it well and the banana puree is ready to serve.

Useful Tips

• Do taste the recipe so prepared before feeding it to the baby.
• It is good to start with a small piece of banana. Too much consumption of it results in constipation.
• The consistency of the banana puree is soft enough to chew with gums and swallow, therefore, can be given at any age of the baby.
• Banana puree gets oxidized quickly. Therefore, do not leave it over and preferably prepare the recipe at the time of feeding.
• Take precaution while introducing banana to your baby. If your baby vomits out the banana or going for motions several times are the signs that his/her digestion is not strong enough to eat the banana. Therefore, it is recommended to feed the banana at a later age.
• Black Cardamom plays a key ingredient in the banana recipe. This is because it not only adds flavour but helps in easy digestion of banana.
• Banana is known for strong bones and healthy eyes. It can be added to the baby food chart for the entire year because it is easily available in all seasons.
• Always check with your paediatrician before giving any new food to the baby.