This simple banana bread for babies is deliciously packed with banana flavor, it's soft, tender and yields a light fluffy texture. You can serve this baby banana bread starting at 6 months, especially when doing baby led weaning. This baby friendly banana bread is a great prep-ahead recipe, intended as snack or dessert for babies, toddlers and older kids!
3/4cupflour(50% white and 50% whole wheat, see notes for gluten free)
1tbspground flax seeds(flax meal)
1tspcinnamon
1tsp baking soda
1tsplemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
For Toddlers Add:
2-3tbspsugar(coconut and maple sugar is great)
1/4tspsea salt
Instructions
Prepare:
Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F. And line the baking pan with parchment paper if needed.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl mash the bananas with a fork. Make sure there are no big chuncks left. For some reason the fork works the best. Using a blender or food processor worsens the texture.
To that add the melted butter (or oil) and the eggs, mix well to combine using a simple fork.
Add Dry Ingredients:
Add the flour, ground flax seeds (flax meal), cinnamon, sugar and salt (if using). Except baking soda.
Mix to combine, but don't overdo it.
At the end add the baking soda and pour the lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar) on top. This will create a chemical reaction (bubbles) which will provide an excelent leavening effect.
Mix gently to combine without dispercing the bubbles too much.
Transfer the dough immediately into the pan. I'm using a mini loaf pan, and the dough fills 2 cavities (2 mini loaves).
Bake The Banana Bread
Bake for 34-38 minutes. If you're using only white flour, reduce the time by 6-8 minutes.
Once baked, don’t attempt to take them out immediately from the pan. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes. They will easily detach themselves. Wait to cool completely before slicing.
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