This Roasted Banana and Rosemary Baby Food Puree recipe is sssooooo delicious, you will want to eat it as well. Easy to make – easy to eat! 2-ingredient puree. Great baby food for 4 months and older – stage 1 baby food!
I had another entire post planned for today, but then when I was chatting with some readers on Facebook, and I got inspired.
This is what happens when I talk with you amazing mamas out there. You ladies inspire me to push past my own boundaries, see parenting in a different way and come up with and try recipes I would have never thought of.
Yes, you do that!!
You should feel very good about yourselves!
It started off as a simple question – ‘what else can you put in apples and banana puree besides cinnamon?’ Cinnamon is my go-to. It is the spice that I normally use because I have a secret love affair with it and will always double the amount of cinnamon I put into all recipes.
Thats normal right? A love affair with a spice.
But it got me thinking, what else can you put in sweet baby food purees.
Cardamon, Allspice or Nutmeg? Sure.
Ginger? Just a pinch.
Vanilla? Of course.
Parsley, Mint, Cilantro? Interesting.
Now that got the wheels turning.
How about Rosemary? Something sweet with a little savory.
That was it.
I was off. No questions asked. All plans for the day had to be put on hold until I made this puree.
And I wasn’t disappoint!!
Sweet and savory. Creamy and rich. It is a sophisticated combination I could see at a high end restaurant that when you read the menu, makes you pause and then order right away because you have to know that minute what it will taste like.
That is this puree.
Unexpected. Fun. Adventurous.
Reasons to Love this Roasted Banana + Rosemary Baby Food Recipe:
- baby food for 4 months and up
- stage 1 baby food
- creamy and smooth
- nutrient dense
- great for spoon feeding or in a reusable pouch
- easy organic baby food recipe – use organic bananas (which are only cents more than standard bananas)
- easy to make – 2-ingredients
Other ways to enjoy this puree:
- Mixed with full fat organic greek yogurt and a dollop of honey for a great toddler breakfast
- Topped with toasted shredded coconut and chopped cashews for a crunchy toddler snack
- By the spoonful after your baby goes to bed and before you pick up the mess they made around the house
- Mixed with a pear and spinach puree for a savory meal
MORE BABY FOOD RECIPES YOUR BABY WILL LOVE:
- 7 Organic Starter Baby Purees for Under $20
- 15 Stage One Baby Purees (that actually taste delicious)
- 10 Super Starter Purees for Baby (Tips, Recipes and Starters Guide on How to Feed Baby)
- 5 Minute Mango Baby Food Puree
- Roasted Butternut Squash + Thyme Baby Food Puree
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Roasted Banana + Rosemary Baby Food Puree
Ingredients
- 4 bananas cut lengthwise
- 1/4 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place bananas on baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes or until brown and oozing yummy juices. Let cool slightly.
- Place bananas and rosemary into a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth. You may need to add additional water, so start by adding in 1/4 cup increments until you get desired consistency.
Notes
NEW TO MAKING PUREES?
THEN CHECK OF MY GUIDE ON WHICH KITCHEN TOOLS YOU ACTUALLY ARE GOING TO NEED TO MAKE THE CREAMIEST AND SMOOTHEST BABY PUREES. HINT, IT’S NOT MANY!
My baby went crazy over this this morning. So far he has been a very good eater, even eating all of his zucchini (which was the one I was most worried about), but he lovvvveeeeed this puree. And I admit, after tasting a little when I was checking the temperature, I almost ate it myself…
Hello Ashley,
So glad you both liked this puree!!! It is one of my favorites and I am toying with the idea of making this into ice cream!… be on the lookout:)
xo, Michele
Would it be ok to substitute fresh herbs for dried herbs? Would the ratio be the same? Thanks!
I think for this recipe dried rosemary wouldn’t work as it would be super crunchy in the puree, but this puree is super amazing without the added in herbs.
I used dried rosemary and it worked out perfect. Wonderfully smooth!
My baby went crazy over this this morning. So far he has been a very good eater, even eating all of his zucchini (which was the one I was most worried about), but he lovvvveeeeed this puree. And I admit, after tasting a little when I was checking the temperature, I almost ate it myself…
Hello Ashley,
So glad you both liked this puree!!! It is one of my favorites and I am toying with the idea of making this into ice cream!… be on the lookout:)
xo, Michele
Could you use dried rosemary for this one?
Sorry for the delay, I don’t think so because the dried rosemary would get even more dried out while roasting. But you could sub in cinnamon, cloves or nutmeg to the puree.
xo, Michele
Thanks! Got some fresh and he LOVES it. When thawed how long is it good for?
This keeps around 2 days when thawed in the fridge. If you are heating on the stove or in the microwave, it needs to be tossed after you serve it.
xo, Michele
Could you use dried rosemary for this one?
Sorry for the delay, I don’t think so because the dried rosemary would get even more dried out while roasting. But you could sub in cinnamon, cloves or nutmeg to the puree.
xo, Michele
Thanks! Got some fresh and he LOVES it. When thawed how long is it good for?
This keeps around 2 days when thawed in the fridge. If you are heating on the stove or in the microwave, it needs to be tossed after you serve it.
xo, Michele
hi in your recipes with rosemary, should i cook them (roast, boil etc.) or can i puree them raw after chopping finely?
You don’t need to cook the rosemary first if it is fresh (with dried you do or it will be too tough to puree). I just finely chop the rosemary and add it to the puree while blending. Hope this helps.
xo, Michele
hi in your recipes with rosemary, should i cook them (roast, boil etc.) or can i puree them raw after chopping finely?
You don’t need to cook the rosemary first if it is fresh (with dried you do or it will be too tough to puree). I just finely chop the rosemary and add it to the puree while blending. Hope this helps.
xo, Michele
Hi Michele! Can I use frozen bananas for this too? If so, should I thaw first then roast or put direct into the oven?
I haven’t tried using frozen bananas for this recipe. I would try thawing them first and then roasting them. Let me know if it works.
xo, Michele
Hi Michele! Can I use frozen bananas for this too? If so, should I thaw first then roast or put direct into the oven?
I haven’t tried using frozen bananas for this recipe. I would try thawing them first and then roasting them. Let me know if it works.
xo, Michele
You did not specify how much of rosemary to put. 1/4 cup or tablespoon. Would really appreciate it.
Sorry, just fixed the recipe card – 1/4 teaspoon
My baby girl loovvees this recipe so much- this is probably her favorite! I’ve been trying most of the recipes and she eats them all. This amazes me!! Thank you so much for these recipes! I would have never thought to add herbs/ spices but it’s a game changer! I made homemade baby food for my son when he was a baby but did plain and he ate it for the most part but he was an extremely picky eater. I’m hoping by introducing foods with additional seasoning enhances her palate and hoping she’s less picky! Thank you again!!
– Jacquelyn
Silly question / do you keep the banana peel on in the oven or do you remove banana peel before placing in oven to roast?
You would remove the peel.