Baby banana apple sauce mush recipe

This baby banana apple sauce mush is made with just two ingredients and the consistency can be adjusted depending on how old your little one is. 

Making your own purees is often a lot cheaper than shop-bought jars and you can be confident about the ingredients you are feeding your little one. This ‘mush’ is made with just two ingredients and can be blended in a food processor or vigorously mashed with a potato masher. 

Ingredients 

• 1 apple, we used a medium Gala apple (approx 118g)
• 1 banana (approx 100g peeled weight)

Method 

1. Peel, core and cut the apple into slices or chunks. Out into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover the apple pieces. Boil until tender; be sure to check on the water level.
2. Use a potato masher to achieve a smooth applesauce consistency or you can puree in an appliance or with a stick blender.
3. Peel a ripe banana and mash in a bowl with a fork (heating in the microwave for approximately 20 seconds will soften the banana up if needed)
4. Add the applesauce to the banana and stir to combine. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Top tips for making baby banana apple sauce mush

You can add more water to this recipe if your baby is younger to make the consistency a bit thinner, or you can keep it thicker for an older toddler. 

Jessica Ransom

“If you ever spot a bunch of bananas in the supermarket that are reduced in price because they are very ripe and have deep brown skins, this is the perfect recipe to use them in. The darker the skin, the sweeter the fruit and the more banana flavour you’ll get.” 

If you’re keen to make batches of your own baby food purees, it’s worth investing in a reliable food processor. Read the full ninja 3-in-1 food processor review here.

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You can use this machine to make smoothies, pesto, pasta sauces and so much more. This machine has lots of attachments and they are dishwasher safe making them quick and easy to clean. 

We have lots of baby led weaning ideas and homemade baby food recipes too. These Annabel Karmel recipes are perfect if you need some party food or lunch box ideas.