Easy Pan Fried Bananas With Cinnamon - No Added Sugar
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Bananas for BLW
Bananas are a good choice for baby-led weaning because they’re naturally soft and easy for tiny hands to hold, reducing the need for purees or complicated prep.
They provide a gentle, sweet flavour that most babies accept readily, making them ideal for first tastes and encouraging self-feeding.
Nutritionally, bananas deliver quick energy through easily digestible carbohydrates, along with important nutrients like potassium for muscle and nerve function, vitamin B6 for metabolism and brain development, and vitamin C for immune support.
Their creamy texture can be mashed onto fingers or offered as a thick wedge to promote chewing skills and oral motor development, while their low allergenic potential makes them a safe option to introduce early.
Banana bites
Golden banana slices lightly fried in unsalted butter with a dusting of warm ground ginger are a tiny tastebud party for babies and such an easy recipe — soft enough to chew and mash with little gums, slightly caramelised for a hint of sweetness, and just spiced enough to introduce new flavoursy without being overwhelming.
The pan-cooked edges give a bit of texture for curious fingers to explore while staying tender in the middle so even early feeders can manage them safely; butter adds healthy fat for brain development and helps the ginger stick so every bite has that gentle, cozy zing.
They’re perfect for BLW because they’re easy to hold, naturally portioned, and encourage independent eating, plus they’re quick to make and smell like snack-time magic that’ll have tiny hands reaching in before you can say “more please.”
Ingredient information
Banana - Bananas (overripe bananas) are great for weaning on their own as a BLW snack or as part of a balanced meal. They can be cooked using simple ingredients, mashed or fried! Banana muffins are a great baby led weaning option for an on the go breakfast.
Ginger - Ground ginger is a great spice to use in moderation for baby. If a little is used it can be a great way to introduce new exciting flavours to lots of yummy meals.
Unsalted butter - Unsalted butter is ok to use in baby led weaning meals. Olive oil, coconut oil and a dairy free unsalted vegan butter are also great dairy free alternatives.
Serving suggestion
The cinnamon bananas would be great served on its own as a delicious treat or as a side dish, it can be a great breakfast recipe on the go for those busy mornings served with porridge or a breakfast loaf cake.
This delicious recipe would make a great sweet treat for after nursery or school. A great recipe if you have a lot of bananas to use up and they are safe to freeze too for later use. Or great for older toddlers with a sweet tooth.
If like me, you look for low sugar desserts for your toddler, this is a great quick dessert option too that looks really appetising.
You could add other flavours to the bananas such as ground cinnamon or simply just fry them with a little butter for a warm dessert or brekkie served with plain Greek yogurt.
Other delicious recipes you may like: Banana bread, Peach melba yogurt pot, French toast,Apple slices, Mango and Greek yogurt pots or 3 ingredient no bake cheesecake.
Storage instructions
The banana slices can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days for an easy dessert or breakfast.
It is possible to freeze into a freezer-safe container such as small pots or even labelled freezer bags if done carefully when cooled, the slices can be frozen for up to 3 months in labelled freezer bags.
This can be great way if you want to batch freeze if you have lots of bananas to use up, which is often in our home!
You can also use an ice cube tray to portion the slices to store in the freezer, if needed.
Once defrosted you will not be able to re freeze the banana slices again.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Frying pan - I love the non-stick surface of this particular frying pan and it’s suitable for all types of hob.
Airtight container- I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.
Recipe | Easy Pan Fried Bananas With Cinnamon - No Added Sugar
Easy Pan Fried Bananas With Cinnamon - No Added Sugar
A quick recipe that is packed full of flavour and great for those toddlers who have a sweet tooth. This recipe can be a great dessert recipe, snack or as part of a fun breakfast.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by peeling the banana and cut your banana into 0.5cm thickness slices.
- Place the banana pieces on a plate.
- Sprinkle the ground ginger over the tops of the banana slices.
- Next, take a small non-stick pan and pop the unsalted butter into the pan on a medium-high heat and melt butter. You can use a dairy free alternative if needed.
- Heat the butter in the pan to a medium heat.
- Place the banana slices into the pan. The cooking time is 2 minutes on each side.
- Leave the pan-fried bananas to cool before serving to your baby.
Notes
You can use other mild spices such as ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg instead of the ground ginger.
You can use other dairy free alternatives to unsalted butter such as olive oil or coconut oil.
You could save these little sweet treats and serve in the week for a yummy afternoon snack with plain Greek yogurt.
Hope you and your whole family enjoy!
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