On a cutting board or small bowl, mash the banana with the back of a fork until chunky or smooth (depending on which consistency you prefer), add in the nut or almond butter and a pinch of cinnamon. Mix until completely incorporated and serve.
Warm Applesauce with Peanut Butter
In a small bowl, add in the applesauce or apple puree. Drizzle in the peanut butter (or any nut butter). Place the bowl in the microwave and warm in 10-second intervals, stirring in-between cooking times, or until just warmed. The peanut butter will melt a little bit, making it easy to mix until fully incorporated.
Yogurt with Nut Butter
In a small bowl, add in the yogurt and cashew butter (or any nut butter). Lightly swirl the cashew butter on top and serve.
Nut Butter on Tip of your Finger
Add a small dollop of nut butter on the tip of your finger and let baby lick it off.
Nut Butter on Toast
Toast a piece of whole wheat bread and lightly butter one side. Cut the crust off on one side of the bread (babies can sometimes have a hard time gumming the crust), then spread a small amount of peanut butter (or any nut butter) on the crustless end of the toast. You can also use pancakes or waffles with this recipe.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Peanut Butter
In a blender, add in banana, frozen strawberries, peanut butter (or any nut butter), ice cubes and milk and blend on high until completely smooth, adding more milk if needed.
Ground Nuts on Banana
Place the nuts on a cutting board and chop until finely ground. Alternatively, you can place a larger portion in the blender or food processor and pulse until they are finely ground. Make sure to check every 20-30 seconds to make sure you don't over-grind them into a nut butter. Cut a banana in half. 2 inches from the end of the banana, slice the peel gently all the way around. Take the ring of peel off. Sprinkle the exposed banana with the finely ground nuts. Note: you can also sprinkle finely ground nuts on avocado, sweet potato wedges, oatmeal, puree, etc.
Pesto Pasta
Mix together the cooked pasta and pesto. Serve to baby.
Oat Cereal with Nut Butter
In a small saucepan pan, bring the water to a boil. Add in the oats and peanut butter and turn the heat down to a low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the water has been absorbed and the oats are cooked. For a Puree: transfer the oats to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth or your desired consistency.For Baby-Led Weaning: spoon the oats onto a place in small 2-3 inch circles. Place the plate in the fridge to cool. As the oats cool they will hardern, which makes it easier for baby to pick up and eat. In the picture, I show the peanut butter swirled on top so you can see it. You can also serve it like this or just mix it in while cooking.
Notes
Age: see list aboveYield: each recipe will give you 1-2 baby servings. Nuts: All nuts (and seeds) can be introduced to your baby in a safe way. Some common nuts/seeds to feed baby are: