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Banana Avocado Mousse

September 23, 2008

Once in a while, when Kenya starts to go a little batty while I'm cooking in the kitchen, I'll stop what I'm doing to make something with him. Even at 18 months it's amazing how much he's capable of doing. He can totally be my co-pilot on this recipe. He helps me peel a banana and plop it in the blender. Then, I'll wash and scoop the avocado and yogurt into the blender and then let him press the buttons so he can watch it all mix together. His eyes light up so brightly at this culinary achievement. It's amazing how including Kenya in the process makes him want to enjoy new foods and snack on healthy favorites. Even better, helping Mommy out in the kitchen chills him out a little and takes that crazy baby energy down a notch.
Bananas and avocado are not only monsters of nutrition, but they also make a creamy and delicious combination for babies and toddlers. Avocados are rich in the antioxidants beta-carotene and vitamin C and E while bananas are filled with magnesium and potassium. This puree is so thick and rich, I decided to get all fancy and call it a mousse -- yes, we’re so fancy here at weelicious :).
I wrote that this recipe makes enough for 3 toddler servings, but after Kenya and I finished making this batch and dug the spatula in the blender for bite after bite, nothing remained at the end....except for the smiles on our faces.


We used these to make this recipe:

Banana Avocado Mousse  (3 Baby Servings)

  • Prep Time:1 minutes,
  • Total Time: 2 minutes,

Ingredients

  • 1 banana, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup whole milk yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons rice milk (you can also use almond, soy, whole, or breast milk)

Preparation

  1. 1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until thick, but smooth.
  2. 2. Serve.

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Comments






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  2. Jen N

    October 13, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    I just gave this to my 7 month old and he loved it! Which isn’t a real surprise because he loves avocado and banana both and he just started yogurt so it is sooo perfect! I even liked it and I’m not a huge banana fan

  3. Regan

    September 24, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Hi, I was also wondering about the milk. My baby is 9 months and I have also been advised not to serve milk before a year.
    Thanks!

  4. pracheta

    September 15, 2011 at 8:29 am

    My 6mth old has just started solids. Can I make it without yoghurt & milk, or can I substitute something else as pediatrician has advised not to give milk before 1 year.

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  6. Jessica

    September 25, 2010 at 11:40 am

    Can you freeze this?

    • catherine

      September 27, 2010 at 1:53 pm

      yes you can :)

  7. Darcy

    September 15, 2010 at 10:47 am

    Do you think this would turn brown if you saved some for the next day?

    • catherine

      September 20, 2010 at 3:01 pm

      Just the top would turn brown, so just wipe off the top and toss it and the rest will be good :)

  8. Anna

    July 18, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    Hi,

    Love your website. Do you think I can use Greek yogurt for this recipe?

    • catherine

      July 19, 2010 at 3:26 pm

      Totally!!

  9. Pasifik

    September 24, 2008 at 5:38 pm

    Thanks for tips you share!

    Keep posting,

    TODDLER NUTRITION

  10. Maya Johnson

    September 24, 2008 at 3:37 pm

    This recipe is heavenly! I have always had the ingredients on hand- an organic whole milk yogurt is a staple in my kid’s diet. I have tried to make fruit smoothies, but they fight every time-this natural yogurt does have strong taste even when blended with fruits. This combination was a hit. My baby devoured it and I have a sense of victory; What a blessing it is to feed your child something so wholesome and nutritious and for them to enjoy eating it too!Thanks!

  11. Shauni

    September 24, 2008 at 9:55 am

    Cool! Thanks for the great idea!