Banana Puree
Banana puree is a smooth blend of ripe bananas, perfect for baking, baby food, or as a natural sweetener in various recipes.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Universal
- Diet: Vegan
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1–2 tablespoons water or lemon juice (optional, for consistency or to prevent browning)
- Peel the bananas and slice them into chunks.
- Place the banana pieces in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth, adding water or lemon juice if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Lemon juice helps prevent the puree from browning.
- Can be frozen in ice cube trays for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Protein: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana puree, baby food, natural sweetener, fruit puree, ripe banana