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Peanut Butter Banana Baby Puffs 🥜🍌
These peanut butter banana baby puffs are soft, simple, and perfect for little ones learning to self-feed. Made with wholesome ingredients, they’re a lovely homemade snack for babies and toddlers.
These little puffs are soft, melt-in-the-mouth, and easy for tiny hands to pick up. They’re a great homemade alternative to store-bought snacks and come together so quickly in the blender.
How to Introduce Peanut Butter
These baby puffs can be a gentle way to offer peanut butter in a baby-friendly form. Because they are small and soft, you can start slowly and monitor closely for any signs of an allergic reaction. If you have any concerns, speak to your pediatrician before offering peanut.
Why These Are Great for Babies
- Made with simple, wholesome ingredients
- Free from preservatives and added sugars
- Soft texture that melts easily in the mouth
- Great for practicing pincer grasp and self-feeding
- Easy to make ahead and store
Great for Babies & Toddlers
- Babies practicing baby-led weaning
- Toddlers learning to self-feed
- Snack plates
- On-the-go snacks
Because they are small and soft, they’re easy for little eaters to manage. If serving peanut butter to babies, make sure it has already been safely introduced and tolerated.
Nutritional Benefits
- Banana: provides natural sweetness, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C
- Peanut Butter: offers healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E
- Oats: add fibre, iron, zinc, and long-lasting energy
- Flaxseed: contains omega-3 fats and fibre to support digestion
Why Parents Love This Recipe
- Made with simple ingredients
- Quick and easy to prepare
- Great for baby-led weaning
- Perfect for tiny hands
- A fun homemade alternative to store-bought snacks
How to Serve
These peanut butter banana baby puffs are lovely on their own, but you can also serve them with other foods for a balanced snack.
- Fresh fruit like banana slices or berries
- Yogurt
- A small smoothie
- A toddler snack plate
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp ground flaxseeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup rolled or instant oats
- 1/4 cup water
Substitution
The main substitution for this recipe is the peanut butter. You can swap it for another nut or seed butter, such as almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add banana, peanut butter, flaxseeds, baking powder, oats, and water to a blender and blend until smooth. The mixture should be thick.
- Transfer to a ziplock bag or piping bag. If using a ziplock bag, cut a small corner.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and pipe small bite-sized circles.
- Bake for 6–8 minutes.
- Cool, serve, and enjoy.
Baby Serving Note
Suitable from 9 months+, as long as peanut butter has already been introduced safely and tolerated. Serve under close supervision and make sure the puffs are soft and easy for your little one to manage.
Storage Instructions
Store in an airtight container on the countertop for 2–3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
If freezing, thaw before serving.
Soft, simple, and easy to hold — these homemade baby puffs are such a handy snack for little ones learning to self-feed.