Babyfood, cereal, mixed, with bananas, dry
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This is a finely milled, shelf-stable blend of cereal grains and dehydrated banana, designed as a first food for infants. It transforms into a smooth, creamy porridge when mixed with water, milk, or formula, offering a mild, naturally sweet banana flavor. Its standout nutritional feature is its high carbohydrate content, providing a dense source of energy for growing babies.
💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its simplicity and the familiar, comforting taste of banana that many babies accept readily. Its smooth texture when prepared is ideal for the early stages of weaning, and it serves as a versatile base that can be easily mixed with fruits or vegetables.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high carbohydrate-to-protein ratio and natural sugars can lead to quick energy spikes and crashes if not balanced. It may lack sufficient fat for optimal brain development if used as a sole food. To counteract this, always mix it with a fat source like breast milk, formula, or a small amount of avocado, and pair it with protein-rich foods like yogurt or puréed meat as the baby's diet expands.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of energy from complex carbohydrates
- Good plant-based protein content for growth
- Contains dietary fiber to support digestion
- Fortified with iron in many commercial versions
- Convenient, long shelf life for easy preparation
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💡 Did you know?
The process of making this cereal often involves 'extrusion,' where the grain mixture is cooked and forced through a die under high pressure and temperature, which puffs it and makes it instantly soluble.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 4.5 g |
| Energy | 391 kcal |
| Energy | 1636 kj |
| Protein | 10.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.6 g |
| Ash | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 77.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g |
| Sucrose | 1.8 g |
| Glucose | 2.4 g |
| Fructose | 2.4 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.01 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 696 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 47.5 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 90.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 367 mg |
| Potassium, K | 668 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 0.00 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.4 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.26 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 20.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.6 mg |
| Thiamin | 3.8 mg |
| Riboflavin | 3.6 mg |
| Niacin | 20.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.41 mg |
| Folate, total | 17.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 17.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 17.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 28.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.24 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 51.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 49.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 125 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 96.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.51 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.5 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.85 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.71 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.05 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.13 g |
| Threonine | 0.36 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.43 g |
| Leucine | 0.96 g |
| Lysine | 0.46 g |
| Methionine | 0.22 g |
| Cystine | 0.20 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.55 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.44 g |
| Valine | 0.60 g |
| Arginine | 0.51 g |
| Histidine | 0.32 g |
| Alanine | 0.44 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.78 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.5 g |
| Glycine | 0.37 g |
| Proline | 0.86 g |
| Serine | 0.51 g |
FAQ
Can I use regular rolled oats or rice cereal instead of this specific mix?
While you can use single-grain cereals, this mixed version provides a broader nutrient profile and the banana adds natural sweetness and potassium. Always ensure any cereal you use is fortified with iron for infants.
How do I prepare it to avoid lumps?
Always add the liquid (warm water, milk, or formula) to the bowl first, then slowly whisk in the dry cereal. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes to fully hydrate and thicken before serving.
Is the sugar content too high for my baby?
The sugar listed is primarily natural from the banana and grains. It's lower than many sweetened cereals. To manage intake, prepare it with plain water or unsweetened milk and avoid adding extra sugar or honey.