Roasted Banana Puree (Stage 1)

Medically reviewed and cowritten by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

Ever wonder what else you can add to a banana puree besides cinnamon? This Roasted Banana Puree with rosemary is the answer! So delicious and simple to make, this recipe uses only two ingredients to create the BEST banana puree that both you and your baby will love. It’s the perfect stage 1 baby food for babies 6 months and older!

Banana Puree

This baby food puree is a fun twist on the classic banana and cinnamon version! I’m sure you and your baby will go bananas 🍌 over this recipe!

We start by roasting the bananas for a few minutes in a hot oven to caramelize them and make them extra delicious.

While this is an extra step in the recipe, as you can easily toss bananas into a blender and call it a day, trust me when I say roasting bananas is like making edible magic.

And what baby doesn’t want to eat a magical roasted puree for lunch? Your little foodie 👶, I’m sure of that!

Next, we will add a pinch of rosemary to balance out the bananas’ natural sweetness.

Using only two ingredients, you are going to create the BEST banana puree that both you and your baby will love 💛.

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Ingredients

• Bananas: ripe bananas with a few brown spots work the best.
• Rosemary: While this recipe uses fresh rosemary to give it a nice earthy taste, you can also add a pinch of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, fresh chopped mint, or basil to this recipe. I would not recommend using dried rosemary as it is too hard and will not incorporate into the puree as the fresh one does.

Adding Spices

In this recipe, we are adding in a pinch of fresh rosemary, but feel free to use the following spices instead: cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, mild curry powder, mint, basil, or ginger (see quantity recommendations in the recipe card).

Let’s Get Baking

Other ways to enjoy this puree

• Savory Meal for Baby: Mix this banana puree with a pear and spinach puree for a savory meal.
• Baby Breakfast: Add a spoonful of plain yogurt and homemade quinoa baby cereal as a nutrient-dense start to your baby’s day.
• Toddler Breakfast: Mix it with plain yogurt and a dollop of honey for a yummy, irresistible toddler breakfast.
• Toddler Snack: Top it with toasted shredded coconut and chopped cashews for a crunchy toddler snack.
• For You: Eat by the spoonful after your baby goes to bed and before you pick up the mess they made around the house that day.

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Roasted Banana Baby Puree (Stage 1)

This Roasted Banana and Rosemary Baby Puree recipe is sssooooo delicious, you will want to eat it as well.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Baby Food

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 17 minutes minutes

Servings 15 ounces

Author Michele Olivier

Ingredients

• 4 peeled bananas, cut lengthwise
• 1/8 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped

Instructions

• Preheat: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Roast: Place bananas on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
• Blend: Place bananas and rosemary into a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth. You may need to add additional water, so start by adding in 1/4 cup increments until you get the desired consistency. You may want to add a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent it from browning.
• Serve: Let cool slightly, and serve to baby or freeze for later.

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Notes

Age: 6 months and up

Yield: 15 ounces

Additional Spices: This recipe is also great with 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp cloves, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp fresh basil, 1/2 tsp fresh mint, 1/4 freshly grated ginger or for a fun twist 1/2 tsp mild curry. 

Note on Bananas: while any ripeness of bananas will work, I have found that the bananas that are ripe to very ripe tend to work best in this recipe. 

Storage: Fridge – store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days. Freezer – can be frozen for up to 4 months.

 

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