🍌🥚 Plantain & Egg Mash (7 Months +)

Ingredients (1–2 baby portions)

• ½ ripe plantain (yellow with a few black spots, for natural sweetness)

• 1 egg yolk (egg white can be introduced after 12 months or earlier if no allergy risk)

• ¾ cup water

• 1 teaspoon olive oil or unsalted butter

Preparation Steps

1. Cook the Plantain

• Peel and slice the plantain.

• Add to a small saucepan with water and simmer for 8–10 minutes until very soft.

2. Boil the Egg

• In a separate pot, boil the egg for 8–10 minutes until hard-boiled.

• Peel and separate the yolk from the white (discard white for now if avoiding).

3. Mash Together

• Mash the plantain and egg yolk together until smooth.

• Add olive oil or butter for extra creaminess.

• For Stage 1 weaning, blend to a fine puree; for Stage 2, mash lightly to leave small soft pieces.

4. Serve Warm

• Ensure it’s at a safe feeding temperature before serving.

Storage

• Best served immediately.

• Can be refrigerated for up to 12 hours; stir and reheat gently before serving.

Nutritional Benefits

• Plantain → Potassium and energy-rich carbohydrates

• Egg yolk → Healthy fats, iron, and brain-boosting choline

• Olive oil/butter → Extra healthy fats for growth