🍌🥒 Banana & Zucchini Blend (8 Months+)

Ingredients

• ½ medium ripe banana (peeled)

• 1 small zucchini (peeled, deseeded, chopped)

• 1 tsp olive oil or unsalted butter (optional – for extra calories)

• 2–3 tbsp water / breastmilk / formula (to adjust consistency)

Instructions

1. Steam zucchini

   • Steam chopped zucchini for 7–8 minutes until very soft.

2. Combine with banana

   • Mash zucchini together with ripe banana using a fork.

3. Texture for age

   • At 8–10 months → leave it thick and lumpy to encourage chewing.

   • At 10–12 months → chop zucchini into very soft bite-sized pieces and mix with mashed banana (finger-food style).

4. Add healthy fat (optional)

   • Stir in olive oil or butter for extra energy and brain-boosting nutrients.

✅ Nutritional Benefits

• Banana → Natural sweetness, potassium, and easy-to-digest carbs.

• Zucchini → Gentle veggie rich in fiber, vitamin C & A.

• Healthy fat (oil/butter) → Supports brain growth and satiety.