
Banana and Berry Mash Baby Food
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About this recipe
A gentle first mash for babies aged 6 months and up, combining ripe banana with steamed blueberries. Naturally sweet with no added sugar or salt, it's perfect for introducing new textures and…
Prep
5m
Cook
5m
Serves
Rating
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Total time · 10m
Ingredients
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1 piece ripe banana
50 g fresh or frozen blueberries
Tools
- · steamer basket
- · small saucepan with lid
- · fork
- · small bowl
- · fine sieve (optional)
Instructions
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- 1
Place the blueberries in a small steamer basket over simmering water and steam for 3– until very soft. (If using frozen berries, steam for 5–.)
- 2
Mash the banana in a small bowl using a fork until completely smooth.
- 3
Add the steamed blueberries (checking the temperature first) and mash together until you reach the consistency your baby is used to. For younger babies, push the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any skins.
- 4
Serve immediately at room temperature or slightly warm.
- 5
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Do not reheat more than once.
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