🌅 Breakfast🍼 6-8 monthsvegetariandairy-freegluten-freeno-cook
Avocado and Banana Mash
A no-cook, nutrient-dense meal that comes together in minutes. The creamy avocado and sweet banana create a naturally thick, satisfying puree.
5 minutes1-2 servingsThick mash with small soft lumps
Ingredients(4)
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 1/2 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon breast milk or formula
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice (to prevent browning)
Instructions(6 steps)
- 1
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- 2
Peel half a banana and add to the bowl.
- 3
Add a small squeeze of lemon juice.
- 4
Mash together with a fork until you reach a thick, slightly lumpy consistency.
- 5
Stir in breast milk or formula to reach desired thickness.
- 6
Serve immediately as avocado browns quickly.
Nutritional Highlights
- -Avocado provides healthy fats crucial for brain development
- -Banana offers potassium and natural energy
- -Contains vitamin E and B6
- -Healthy monounsaturated fats aid nutrient absorption
Age Appropriateness
Great for 6-8 month olds. The slightly lumpy texture helps babies transition from smooth purees. Serve fresh as it does not store well.
Introduction Tip
This is best made fresh and served immediately. Avocado does not reheat or freeze well, so make only what baby will eat in one sitting.