Banana Bread Recipe Toddler

Today I'm challenging you to make this easy banana bread recipe for toddlers! Not only does it taste delicious (you'll often find a slice in my own lunch box) but it's a really great recipe for your toddler to make which is why it's the first challenge in our 5 Day Toddler Baking Challenge.

I have found an easy banana bread recipe for toddlers that you will love. My toddlers always enjoy making this and I love that it is a (reasonably) healthy snack for them, and that I can enjoy it with a cup of coffee too! For this recipe you do not need a mixer, your toddler can do all of the steps themselves (with help and supervision of course!).

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One of the main reasons I love making banana bread is that my toddlers love eating a few bites of a banana. They never eat the whole thing and I'm always left with a peeled, unwanted banana.

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I started putting these into zip lock bags (peeled) and freezing them. I then use them when I want to make banana bread, or our favorite strawberry banana smoothies. This tip also works great for overripe bananas that you would normally throw away.

As this is the first day of our 5 Day Toddler Baking Challenge (you can still sign up HERE) I have a few tips for you when baking with your toddlers.

I can't wait to see photos of your toddler making this. Make sure you share your photos on Instagram and in our Facebook Group using # and #ToddlerBakingChallenge. The next activity in our 5 Day Baking Challenge will be in 2 days time, so you've got a bit of time to get this one done!

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Hi! Would love to try your lovely recipe with my toddler but unfortunately I don’t have self-rising flour. Do you know how much baking powder I should use instead? Thanks so much for your help!

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Banana bread is the perfect way to use up overripe bananas but many versions resemble a dessert recipe rather than a healthy snack. They taste delicious but are definitely not something we want to continually fill out little one's tummies up with.

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Even healthy recipes are packed full of honey or maple syrup meaning they still have a high sugar content and in my mind are still regarded as a dessert recipe.

This version is only sweetened with fruit, there are a few dates to help with the sweetness, so I still consider this an occasional treat, but it is noticeably less sweet than most banana bread recipes, even the healthy ones.

The great thing about banana bread is how easy it is to make. It is one of those recipes that doesn't require any fancy ingredients and generally most households have all the ingredient to hand (and are actually looking for a way to use up brown bananas).

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Although an easy recipe to follow, there are still a few pitfalls that you'll want to avoid. Below you will find my top tips to ensure you have perfect banana bread every time.

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Sweetened only with fruit and made with wholemeal flour, this is a healthy snack rather than a sugary dessert recipe. Perfect for young children.

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Dates: I used fresh Medjool dates which blended easily. If your dates are dried then you should soak in boiling water for 10 mins before draining and blending. You can add more or less dates depending on how sweet you want your bread to be. No dates? You can just skip them (if you are not worried about sweetness) or replace the date and milk mixture with ½ cup of maple syrup. 

Flour: I used a white wholemeal flour.  I can not guarantee what the results will be like with less processed wholemeal flour as I haven't tested. You can replace with plain (all purpose) flour or do a mixture of wholemeal and all purpose. 

Calories: 210 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Cholesterol: 34 mg | Sodium: 130 mg | Potassium: 271 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 10 g | Vitamin A: 98 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 42 mg | Iron: 1 mg

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This recipe was originally posted on September 14, 2014. It has been updated with new photos, baking tips and recipe information. The original recipe has also been adapted, taking into consideration reader feedback. If you are a returning visiting looking for the original recipe, you can email me for a copy.

Amy Whiteford runs the blog Healthy Little Foodies. She is a mum to two, has a BSc (Hons) Food Science, PGDE Primary Education and a Certificate in Childhood Nutrition. She uses her experience and knowledge to create healthy and delicious recipes for kids. Explore the site for creative ideas, tips, and inspiration! Read more

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Receive family friendly recipes, delivered weekly to your inbox, for FREE! And receive a FREE ebook - How to Raise a Healthy Little FoodieThis simple banana bread for babies is deliciously packed with banana flavor, it’s soft, moist and yields a light fluffy texture. You can serve this baby banana bread as an early food for babies (starting at 6 months), especially when doingbaby led weaning. This baby friendly banana bread is a great prep-ahead recipe, intended as snack or dessert forbabies, toddlers and older kids!

This baby banana bread recipe is pretty low-fuss to begin with. You need just one bowl for mixing all ingredients (in the right order) and it’s pretty similar to my baby banana muffins with a few minor changes in ingredients and baked in a loaf pan.

Whether your bananas are resting on your counter, or you chose to freeze a few old bananas, the best banana bread will ultimately come from ripe bananas. The rest is about the right balance of wet and dry ingredients.

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To make this baby banana breadtakes all of 10 minutes to whisk everything together and an hour of waiting until it bakes through. It’s the best way of making a banana dessert for kids without hovering over your stove like when you make banana pancakes.

Because there is another liquid used in the recipe (often too much) and also there is no acid like lemon juice or apple cider vinegar accompanying baking soda. To make the banana bread soft and fluffy you need both and no liquid added (just banana and eggs).

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Babies can eat banana bread starting at 6 months of age as long as the recipe doesn’t contain any added sugar, salt and highly processed ingredients. If your baby is not ready in general for solid foods, keep banana bread for later, at 7-8 months. Also keep in mind that banana bread is still a sweet treat for babies and shouldn’t be served very often. They get easily attached to sweet foods.

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Cut one small slice of banana bread into 3-4 strips and let the baby pick them up and eat with their hands.

Have you tried this banana read recipe for babies? Your feedback is really helpful, please rate and leave a comment below recipe card!

Also as a note: keep in mind that if your baby is not accustomed to vegetables and fruits first, it’s best to wait before you serve sweet baked goods in order to avoid picky eating later.

Wholemeal Banana Bread Recipe

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 doingbaby led weaning. This baby friendly banana bread is a great prep-ahead recipe, intended as snack or dessert forbabies, toddlers and older kids!

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Disclaimer:The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only and not intended for medical advice.If you’re looking to get your kids started in the kitchen, you have to bake this banana bread with the kids. Banana bread is one of the easiest items to bake as it doesn’t require a mixer and it’s so fun to make! The kids love mashing the bananas and mixing all the ingredients together. It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare and about 50 minutes to bake. This is a really easy recipe to start your kids on if you want to

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