The banana is one of the first fruits offered to babies because it has plenty of soft flesh and is very nutritious. As well as being rich in fiber, protein, iron and potassium, it has a very sweet flavor that babies love. It’s often combined with juice to make a smooth purée, and here the orange adds an extra boost of vitamin C.
This is the classic banana purée with orange juice that every grandma has made and that most of us ate at some point as babies. It’s super easy to make and tastes delicious, perfect for snack time.
How to Make Classic Banana and Orange 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.
- Cut the orange in half and squeeze it to get half a glass of juice (about 1/2 cup). If any seeds fall into the juice, remove them.
- Peel the banana and slice it.
- Put the banana and orange juice into a blender jar and blend until smooth.
- Spoon the purée into a bowl and it’s ready to serve to your baby.
Tips and Tricks
- This is the classic purée we were all given as babies, but back then a Maria biscuit was usually added. You can add a plain sugar-free Maria-style biscuit if you want the purée to be more filling.
- If your baby is learning to chew and you want a less smooth texture, put the banana pieces and orange juice in a deep bowl and mash everything with a fork.
- You can also make this purée with tangerine juice when they’re in season.
- If you want to get more juice out of the orange, heat it in the microwave for 15 seconds.
- Need more ideas with other fruits? Find out how to make fruit purées.
