Banana & Avocado Mash
A creamy, nutrient-dense mash made from ripe banana and avocado. Perfect as a quick breakfast, snack, or first baby food, this no-cook recipe delivers natural sweetness, healthy fats, and fiber in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings (≈ ½ cup each) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mash / No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana (≈ 120 g), peeled
- 1 ripe avocado (≈ 200 g), pitted and peeled
- 1–2 tsp fresh lemon or lime juice (optional, slows browning)
Instructions
- Slice the banana and avocado into chunks.
- Place both fruits in a bowl and mash with a fork until smooth (or pulse in a food processor for an ultra-silky purée).
- Stir in lemon/lime juice if using, tasting and adjusting for brightness.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Notes
- For infants 6–8 months, thin the mash with breast milk, formula, or warm water to your desired consistency.
- Add a pinch of ground cinnamon or a drizzle of plain yogurt for older kids and adults.
- To store, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to minimize oxidation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (≈ 125 g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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