Used as a filling for soft baby pancakes

Used as a filling for soft baby pancakes recipe videos

Mashed banana is a simple, naturally sweet filling commonly used in soft baby pancakes, made by mashing ripe bananas until smooth. It is a staple first food for infants and toddlers, requiring no added sugar or salt. The dish is popular worldwide, especially in Western and Asian cuisines, as a quick, nutritious filling for baby-friendly pancakes or crepes.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Mashed banana is high in carbohydrates and provides a good source of potassium and vitamin B6, with a rough calorie ballpark of 100-150 kcal per 100g serving. It is low in fat and protein, making it an energy-dense, easily digestible option for young children.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	105 kcal
Protein	1.3 g
Carbs	27 g
Fat	0.4 g
Fiber	3.1 g
Sugar	14.4 g
Sodium	1 mg
Potassium	422 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Vitamin C	10.3 mg
Magnesium	32 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Folate	24 µg
Vitamin A	76 IU
Iron	0.3 mg

Per 1 medium banana (118 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits globally and are often recommended as a first food for babies due to their soft texture and natural sweetness. Nutritionally, they contain resistant starch when unripe, which acts as a prebiotic, but ripe bananas are easier for infants to digest.