Oat-Rolled Banana Spears
Ripe banana split into long spears and rolled in finely ground oats, so slippery banana is easy for small fists to hold.
Ingredients
Makes 6 spears
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Method
- 1
Cut the banana in half crosswise, then peel.
- 2
Press gently into the top of each half to split it lengthwise into three natural spears.
- 3
Spread the oat cereal on a plate and roll each spear to coat it lightly all over, then tap off any loose powder.
- 4
Serve straight away.
Serve it by age
7–8 months
Offer spears for self-feeding; baby can bite off soft pieces.
9–12 months
Cut into small, coated pieces for pincer practice.
health_and_safetyAllergens
None of the top 9 allergens. Oats may contain wheat; some infant cereals contain wheat, milk or soy, so check the label.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizCoat ripe avocado spears the same way.
kitchenStorage
Best fresh; banana browns quickly once peeled.
Safety reminders
- No added salt, sugar or honey before 12 months.
- Always check texture: food should squash between your thumb and finger.
- Stay with your baby and keep them seated upright while eating.
- Hold the spear out for baby to grab rather than placing it in their mouth. If a large piece breaks off, stay calm and let baby work it forward; gagging is normal and different from choking.
- This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).
