Baby and toddler recipes
🥑 No-cook avocado and banana mash
A two-ingredient, no-cook mash of ripe avocado and banana that takes a minute to make. Avocado brings healthy fats for growing brains, and banana adds natural sweetness and a creamy texture.
Makes 1 baby portion
Method
- Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl.
- Add the banana and mash together with a fork until as smooth as baby needs.
- Loosen with a little breast milk or formula if needed and serve straight away.
Serving it to your baby
For a first taste, mash until very smooth. From 7 months leave it lumpier. Both foods also make great first finger foods: offer a thick wedge of ripe avocado rolled in ground oats or a finger-length strip of banana.
For the rest of the family
Spread the rest of the avocado on toast for yourself with lemon, chilli flakes and a pinch of salt.
Storing and reheating
Best made fresh and eaten straight away, as it browns and loses texture quickly. Any untouched leftovers can be covered and kept in the fridge for up to 1 day. Throw away anything from a bowl baby has eaten from.
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Questions parents ask
Can babies eat avocado every day?
Yes, avocado can be part of a varied diet often. Keep offering other foods too, so baby meets plenty of flavours, textures and nutrients.
How do I stop the mash going brown?
Make it just before eating. A squeeze of lemon can slow browning but changes the taste, so making a fresh small portion is usually easiest.
OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).