Banana Loaf
Banana Loaf
This banana loaf is a soft, moist and naturally sweet bake that’s perfect for baby-led weaning from 6 months+ and loved by toddlers too. Made with ripe bananas, eggs, yoghurt and warming spices, it’s a simple, wholesome recipe that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy families.
It’s one of those reliable recipes you can make in one bowl, with minimal effort, and have ready for the week ahead. The soft texture makes it ideal for little hands learning to self-feed, while the natural sweetness from the bananas makes it a hit with even the fussiest eaters.
Perfect for breakfast, snacks or lunchboxes, this banana loaf is a great way to use up overripe bananas and turn them into something genuinely useful (not just another forgotten bake on the counter). You can serve it sliced into fingers for babies or in chunks for toddlers, depending on their stage.
It’s also ideal for batch cooking - slice and freeze so you’ve always got something quick and homemade on hand for those busy, chaotic days when you need an easy win.
If you’re looking for easy BLW baking recipes, healthy banana bread for babies, or toddler-friendly snacks, this banana loaf is a go-to you’ll come back to again and again.
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Ingredients
- 3 small bananas
- 180ml vegetable oil
- 2 medium eggs, whisked
- 1 cup (250ml) thick full fat vanilla yoghurt
- ¾ cup (150g) coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 cups (250g) self-raising flour
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed, ground
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup (122g) granola, plus extra to sprinkle on top (may not be suitable if baby is under 12months if it contains honey – alternatively you could make your own from my homemade recipe)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease or line a loaftin
In a bowl, mash the banana and then add the oil, eggs, yoghurt and sugar - whisk to combine
Pour the flour, flaxseed, spices and granola into the mixture – stir until just combined
Pour the mixture into the loaf tin and top with granola
Bake your loaf in the oven for 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown and a knife comes out clean from the centre to show that it is cooked through
Serve once cooled.
Notes
This soft, naturally sweet banana loaf is perfect for baby-led weaning from 6 months+ - a simple, family-friendly bake ideal for snacks, breakfasts or lunchboxes.
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