Roasted Banana & Apple

Banana and apple are obvious first foods but roasting them brings out a whole new flavor profile.

The sweet caramel flavor of the roasted banana is offset the tartness of granny smith apples.

This is a nice way to change up first foods for your little one 

when you are still in the introduction phase of solids.

Roasted Banana & Apple

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored & cut into chunks

3 bananas, peeled and cut (or smooshed by your free hand) into pieces

Preheat your oven to 400.

Place the fruit in a baking dish, cover with a piece of foil and roast for about 15 minutes.

By now your kitchen should smell delicious and they fruit will be bubbly and fork tender.

Mash or puree to the desired consistency.

Enjoy!      

*Variation

-Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin pie seasoning

-Use a different kind of apple or try pear

-Mix with any kind of grain or oatmeal

*Storage

Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

*Benefits

Apples are loaded with fiber, vitamins C, beta-carotene, riboflavin, thiamin, potassium,

phosphorus and calcium. 

Bananas are packed with potassium and fiber but they are also good for the digestive system

and have been known to be binding.