Banana, Tofu and Pear Puree with Cinnamon
A smooth, naturally sweet puree of banana, soft tofu, and ripe pear with a whisper of cinnamon. It comes together in minutes and tastes like a gentle banana milkshake.
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana, ripe, peeled
- 120 g tofu, soft or silken, pressed4.23 oz tofu, soft or silken, pressed
- 1 medium pear, ripe, peeled and cored
- 1.25 ml ground cinnamon0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
Steps
- Press the tofu gently with a clean towel to remove extra water, then cut it into rough cubes.
- Add the tofu cubes to a blender or food processor.
- Peel the banana and add it to the blender with the tofu.
- Peel and core the pear, then add it to the blender along with the cinnamon.
- Puree for 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth, adding water a little at a time to reach the consistency you want. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 35
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 1g
- Carbs
- 7g
Tips by age
Blend completely smooth and thin with a little water, breast milk, or formula to a soft, spoonable puree. Offer a small amount on a pre-loaded spoon.
Choking safety: Make sure there are no lumps of tofu or pear; the texture should be fully smooth at this stage.
Leave the puree slightly thicker with a soft texture to encourage spoon practice. You can also offer it as a thick scoop the baby can self-feed.
Choking safety: Keep the texture soft and smooth with no firm pear pieces.
Serve as written as a thick puree or dip. You can also spread it on soft toast fingers for self-feeding.
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