Name: Baby Blueberry Banana Loaf
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas; 2 eggs; 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter; 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt; Splash of vanilla; 1 cup + 2 tbsp white spelt flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/3-1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries; 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (omit for under 12 months)

Baby Blueberry Banana Loaf: A Soft, Healthy Snack Idea for 9 months old baby & up

This Blueberry Banana Loaf is an excellent baby-friendly snack idea! If you have ripe bananas at home, this yummy snack is extremely easy to make, made in one bowl and baked to perfection. It is made with no refined sugars, wholesome ingredients, sweetened with only bananas and bursting with juicy blueberries. Serve it as a snack or breakfast option for babies and toddlers alike, goes great in daycare lunchboxes, picnics or on the go travel snack. Coming out soft, moist, and nutrient-packed, it’s ideal for little hands to hold and for tiny teeth to nibble.

Why Blueberry Banana Loaf for Babies & Toddlers?

Nutrient-Rich Ingredients:
- Bananas: Ripe bananas are naturally sweet, rich in potassium, and easy to digest. They also provide energy and help bind the loaf without the need for excessive sugar or oils.
- Blueberries: Tiny superfoods loaded with antioxidants and vitamins like C and K, blueberries support healthy development and add a burst of natural sweetness.
- Whole Grains: Using white spelt flour or white whole wheat increases the fiber content, promoting healthy digestion in growing babies.
Soft Texture for Early Eaters:
The loaf’s moist and tender crumb is perfect for babies who are learning to chew, especially if you’re practicing baby-led weaning (BLW). Also great for toddlers and older kids.
No Added Sugar or Salt:
Tailored for babies, this recipe skips the refined sugar and salt, relying instead on the natural sweetness of fruits to make it baby-safe and nutritious.
Freezer-Friendly and On The Go:
This loaf is wonderful on those busy days when you don’t know what to serve your little one for breakfast or snack time. If you slice it up, you can freeze it and pull out one whenever ready to eat. Great for daycare lunchboxes, picnics, playdates and an on the go travel snack!

Why Babies and Toddler Love It:

Sweet and Fruity Flavor: The natural sweetness of bananas and bursts of juicy blueberries make this loaf irresistibly delicious for little taste buds.
Soft and Moist: The tender texture ensures it’s easy for babies to gum or chew, even if they don’t have many teeth yet, making it a perfect snack option for babies.
Fun Finger Food: The loaf’s small, manageable pieces encourage self-feeding and enhance fine motor skills.

How To Serve:

9-12 month old baby- Serve in smaller pieces, making it easier for them to self-feed.

12 month old baby & up- Can serve bigger pieces along side yogurt.

Toddlers, Older Kids & Adults- I like to take out a slice from the freezer and toast it a little, add a little butter and a drizzle of maple syrup on top.

What you need:

A Loaf Pan

Substitutions:

White Spelt Flour- I have been loving this flour lately, everything comes out so soft with it and it is higher in fiber. If you don’t have it you can substitute for white whole wheat, whole wheat or all-purpose. With whole wheat it will be a little more dense.

Bananas- I don’t recommend replacing the bananas in this recipe, it is what sweetens and makes up the cake. Make sure to use the ripest bananas for this recipe, the browner the better.

Eggs- I haven’t tried replacing the eggs in this recipe, but some people have had success with flax eggs. For flax egg add 1 tbsp ground flax with 4 tbsp water and let it sit for 15 minutes.

Melted Grass-Fed Butter- This can be replaced with avocado oil, melted coconut oil or any neutral oil.

Whole Milk Yogurt- For dairy-free option, swap for coconut yogurt or dairy-free yogurt of choice.

Blueberries- I like to use frozen wild blueberries, they are sweeter in taste and don’t have a peel. You can use fresh blueberries as well, but for babies I recommend cutting them in half or smashing before adding to the batter.

If you enjoyed this recipe, here are a few more baby-friendly snack ideas you should check out:

Spinach Banana Muffins

Baby Banana Bread

Peanut Butter Banana Teething Treat

Blueberry Banana Baked Oat Bites