🌾🍌 Hausa Koko & Banana Mash (7 Months +)

Ingredients (1–2 baby portions)

• 2 tablespoons Dr. Annie Hausa Koko Dates Cereal (or very fine Hausa koko powder without sugar/salt)

• ½ small ripe banana, peeled

• ¾ cup water (or follow cereal cooking instructions)

• Optional: 1–2 tablespoons breastmilk/formula (added after cooking)

Preparation Steps

1. Cook the Hausa Koko

• In a small saucepan, mix Hausa koko cereal with a little cold water to make a smooth paste (prevents lumps).

• Add remaining water and cook over low heat for 4–6 minutes, stirring continuously until smooth and slightly thick.

2. Mash the Banana

• While the koko is still warm, mash banana separately with a fork until smooth.

3. Combine

• Mix the mashed banana into the warm koko until well blended.

• Add breastmilk or formula after cooking for extra nutrition and creaminess.

4. Serve Warm

• Ensure it is at a safe feeding temperature before serving to baby.

Storage

• Best served fresh.

• Can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours; stir and reheat gently before serving.

Nutritional Benefits

• Hausa koko → Energy from millet, plus gentle spices for digestion (if very mild)

• Banana → Natural sweetness, potassium, and fiber

• Breastmilk/formula → Boosted nutrition and immune support