Ingredients
Method
- Wash your hands, cutting board, knife, and bowl. Rinse the outside of the avocado under running water and pat dry.
- Halve the avocado lengthwise and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh of one half into a small bowl.
- Peel the banana, break it in half, and add one half to the bowl.
- Mash with a fork for about 1 minute, until no firm pieces remain.
- For a thinner texture, stir in breast milk, formula, or water 1 teaspoon at a time. For a fully smooth puree, blend or press through a fine-mesh strainer.
- Check for firm bits, spoon one portion into your baby's dish, and serve right away at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
Offer avocado and banana separately first if your baby hasn't tried them. The CDC suggests waiting 3 to 5 days between new single-ingredient foods.
Around 6 months: serve very smooth and thinned. About 7 to 8 months: serve thicker. About 9 months and up: leave small, very soft lumps.
Never add honey before 12 months. No added salt or sugar is needed. Always seat your baby upright and supervise every meal.
Storage: Best served fresh. Refrigerate untouched leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Freeze plain mash (no breast milk or formula) for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and use within 24 hours. Do not refreeze or reheat. Discard any mash left in your baby's dish.
Allergens: Avocado and banana are not major US food allergens. If thinning with infant formula, check the label; most formulas contain milk or soy.