Fruit purées are easy to digest and perfect for helping your baby get used to new flavors and textures little by little. That’s why they’re among the first recipes we usually make once our baby turns 6 months old.
Apple is a very sweet fruit, full of vitamins and rich in fiber, which makes it a great ally for healthy eating. It’s paired with banana because banana has lots of flesh and is very nutritious, and it also provides protein, iron and potassium.
This purée is super easy to make and tastes delicious. Serve it to your baby as a snack or for breakfast.
How to Make Banana and Apple Purée for Babies
- If you keep your fruit in the fridge, take it out a little while beforehand so the purée isn’t too cold.
- Wash and peel the apple, then cut it into pieces, discarding the core and seeds.
- Peel the banana, remove the stringy bits along the sides and slice it.
- Put the banana and apple in the blender jar. Blend, gradually adding the milk until you get a smooth mixture.
- Spoon the purée into a bowl and it’s ready to serve to your baby.
Tips and Tricks
- For these purées, choose sweet apple varieties, such as Golden Delicious or Pink Lady.
- Instead of milk, you can use a little orange or mandarin juice.
- Apple skin contains 4 or 5 times more vitamin C than the rest of the fruit, so once your baby has gotten used to coarser textures, you can blend the apples without peeling them. But wash them very well first.
- If you want a smoother purée, cook the apple in a steamer for 1 minute in the microwave.
- Here you’ll find more ideas for homemade fruit purées, so your baby can keep discovering new flavors and textures.
