Banana Porridge for Babies (6+ Months)
A single-ingredient banana porridge for babies starting solids — soft, sweet, iron-rich, and made with D-O-N Green Banana Powder.
Green banana is a traditional first food across the country — soft, mildly sweet, rich in resistant starch, iron and potassium, and famously gentle on tiny tummies. The catch, until recently, was that peeling and steaming raw green bananas is a whole afternoon of work.
D-O-N Green Banana Powder takes that afternoon out of the picture. It is milled from young, single-origin bananas that are gently air-dried, with nothing else added. A single teaspoon in warm milk or water turns into a smooth, starchy porridge in six minutes flat. That is exactly what a parent starting solids needs at 5 pm on a weekday.
Always check with your paediatrician before introducing a new food, and start with a very small quantity to watch for any allergic reaction.
Method
- 01Mix cold, then heat
In a small saucepan, whisk 1 tbsp D-O-N Green Banana Powder into ½ cup cold water or milk until you have a completely smooth slurry. Whisking cold prevents lumps.
- 02Cook gently
Place on low heat and stir continuously. In about 4–5 minutes the porridge will thicken and take on a soft, glossy sheen. Do not walk away — baby porridge scorches fast.
- 03Finish and cool
Turn off the heat. Add a pinch of nutmeg or a tiny knob of ghee if age-appropriate. Cool to lukewarm — always test on your inner wrist before feeding.
- 04Serve fresh
Feed within 20 minutes of cooking. Never store leftovers of baby food that has touched the spoon.
Tips from our kitchen
- For 6-month-olds, keep the porridge slightly runnier by using a little extra liquid.
- From 8 months onwards, you can stir in a spoon of mashed avocado or a puréed date for variety.
- The porridge should be freshly cooked for every feed — do not batch and store.
Frequently asked questions
Is green banana powder safe for a 6-month-old?+
Yes, when introduced as part of a paediatrician-approved weaning plan. Start with a very small quantity and watch for any reaction over 3 days.
Is D-O-N Green Banana Powder just banana?+
Yes — it is 100% air-dried green banana, with nothing added. That is exactly what you want for a baby's first foods.
Can I mix it with breast-milk?+
Yes. Cook the porridge with water first, cool it slightly, then stir in breast-milk right before feeding to preserve its properties.