Baby and toddler recipes
🥜 Peanut butter and banana porridge
Creamy oats with mashed banana and a little smooth peanut butter stirred through. A simple, regular way to keep peanut in baby's diet once it has been introduced.
Makes 2 baby portions
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp (about 25g) Oats
- 150ml breast milk, formula or water
- half, ripe Banana (mashed)
- 1/2 to 1 tsp Peanut butter (smooth, no added salt or sugar)
Method
- Put the oats and liquid in a small pan.
- Cook on a low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until thick.
- Take off the heat and stir in the peanut butter until it melts in completely.
- Stir in the mashed banana.
- Cool to warm and serve.
Serving it to your baby
Always stir the peanut butter right through the porridge; never offer it from a spoon on its own, as thick nut butter can stick in the mouth. The first time, start with 1/4 tsp and offer it early in the day so you can watch for any reaction. From 9 months, leave the banana in soft lumps.
For the rest of the family
Top grown up bowls with sliced banana and chopped peanuts (chopped nuts are not for under 5s).
Storing and reheating
Cool quickly and keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze in small pots for up to 1 month. Reheat until steaming all the way through, stir well, then cool before serving. Never reheat more than once.
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Questions parents ask
When can babies have peanut butter?
Smooth peanut butter can be introduced from around 6 months, a small amount at a time. If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, speak to your GP first.
How often should I offer peanut once introduced?
Keep it in your baby's diet regularly, ideally a couple of times a week, to help maintain tolerance.
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).