Description

This banana bread recipe for kids is designed to be simple, nutritious and safe. It uses natural ingredients like ripe bananas and sugar-free applesauce to provide natural sweetness without the addition of refined sugars. It is easy to make and is suitable for the needs of little ones, offering a soft texture and healthy ingredients that support their growth. Perfect as a snack or complement to breakfast!

Ingredients

Ingredients for Banana Bread for Kids

Here is a basic recipe for making healthy, kid-friendly banana bread:

2 ripe bananas (mashed)
1 cup whole wheat flour or oatmeal
1 egg (optional, depending on the child’s age and allergies)
1/4 cup sugar-free applesauce
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
A pinch of cinnamon (optional, for added flavor)

This combination of natural ingredients ensures that banana bread is nutritious and easy for children to digest.

Instructions

Instructions for Making Banana Bread for Kids

Oven Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mash the bananas:
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Combine wet ingredients:
Add applesauce and egg (if using) to the mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.
Add the dry ingredients:
Stir in the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon (if desired). Mix gently until combined, without overworking the dough.
Pour the batter into the pan:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake:
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and serve:
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into small, soft pieces and serve to your baby.

Suggestions:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can freeze small portions for later use: wrap them individually and store them for up to 3 months.

Notes

Notes for Banana Bread for Babies

Use fresh, natural ingredients like ripe bananas and whole-grain or oat flour. Avoid added sugar, sweeteners, and honey (not safe for babies under 12 months).
Introduce allergens (e.g., eggs, dairy) individually before adding them to the recipe.
Adjust texture: for younger babies, mash or serve in small, soft pieces to avoid choking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze portions for 3 months.
Monitor your baby during meals and avoid hard or large pieces.
Serve as a snack, not a meal replacement, to maintain a balanced diet.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 no
Calories: 70–80 kcal
Sugar: 3–4 g
Sodium: 10–15 mg
Fat: 1.5–2 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 1–1.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 14–16 g
Fiber: 1.5–2 g
Protein: 1.5–2 g
Cholesterol: 10–15 mg

Oven Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Mash the bananas:
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Combine wet ingredients:
Add applesauce and egg (if using) to the mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.

Add the dry ingredients:
Stir in the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon (if desired). Mix gently until combined, without overworking the dough.

Pour the batter into the pan:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

Bake:
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and serve:
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into small, soft pieces and serve to your baby.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

You can freeze small portions for later use: wrap them individually and store them for up to 3 months.

Use fresh, natural ingredients like ripe bananas and whole-grain or oat flour. Avoid added sugar, sweeteners, and honey (not safe for babies under 12 months).

Introduce allergens (e.g., eggs, dairy) individually before adding them to the recipe.

Adjust texture: for younger babies, mash or serve in small, soft pieces to avoid choking.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze portions for 3 months.

Monitor your baby during meals and avoid hard or large pieces.

Serve as a snack, not a meal replacement, to maintain a balanced diet.

Description

Ingredients

Ingredients for Banana Bread for Kids

Instructions

Instructions for Making Banana Bread for Kids

Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Combine wet ingredients: Add applesauce and egg (if using) to the mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.

Add the dry ingredients: Stir in the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon (if desired). Mix gently until combined, without overworking the dough.

Pour the batter into the pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and serve: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into small, soft pieces and serve to your baby.

Suggestions:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

You can freeze small portions for later use: wrap them individually and store them for up to 3 months.

Notes

Notes for Banana Bread for Babies

Use fresh, natural ingredients like ripe bananas and whole-grain or oat flour. Avoid added sugar, sweeteners, and honey (not safe for babies under 12 months).

Introduce allergens (e.g., eggs, dairy) individually before adding them to the recipe.

Adjust texture: for younger babies, mash or serve in small, soft pieces to avoid choking.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze portions for 3 months.

Monitor your baby during meals and avoid hard or large pieces.

Serve as a snack, not a meal replacement, to maintain a balanced diet.

Nutrition

Oven Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Mash the bananas:
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Combine wet ingredients:
Add applesauce and egg (if using) to the mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.

Add the dry ingredients:
Stir in the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon (if desired). Mix gently until combined, without overworking the dough.

Pour the batter into the pan:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

Bake:
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and serve:
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into small, soft pieces and serve to your baby.