Mixed into yogurt for older infants

Mixed into yogurt for older infants recipe videos

This is a simple, nutritious dish where mashed or finely chopped fruits, vegetables, or grains are stirred into plain yogurt to create a smooth, creamy meal for older infants (typically 8-12 months). Common ingredients include ripe banana, steamed sweet potato, or avocado mixed with full-fat plain yogurt. It's a common first food preparation in many cultures worldwide, valued for its simplicity and adaptability.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is balanced, providing a good mix of carbohydrates for energy, protein for growth, and healthy fats for brain development from the yogurt. Key nutrients include calcium, probiotics, vitamin C (if fruit is added), and potassium, with a typical serving ranging from 100-150 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	3.5 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	13 g
Sodium	60 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Vitamin B12	0.4 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Vitamin C	5 mg
Probiotics	Live active cultures

Per 1/2 cup (120 g) of plain full-fat yogurt mixed with 1/4 mashed ripe banana · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Nutritionally, the live cultures (probiotics) in yogurt support developing gut health, while the added ingredient introduces new flavors and textures. Culturally, it's a universal concept—similar to Indian 'lassi' for babies or European fruit-yogurt blends—showing how caregivers globally use yogurt as a versatile, nutrient-dense base for infant food.