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Rye Banana Breakfast Fingers for Babies (9 months+)

Ripe banana and rye flour make soft baked fingers when the egg-and-milk batter is fully cooked. Rye contains gluten, but it is not automatically wheat.

9 months+Breakfast25 minEasyBLW
Rye Banana Breakfast Fingers
  • Age Range9 months+
  • Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Gluten, Egg, Dairy

Ingredients

  • 1/2 ripe banana
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp rye flour
  • 2 tbsp whole milk
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 180C and line a small baking tray with parchment paper.

  2. Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth.

  3. Add the egg, milk, rye flour, and baking powder and mix into a thick batter.

  4. Spread the batter into a small rectangle about 1–2 cm thick.

  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until set and lightly golden.

  6. Cool slightly, then cut into soft finger-sized strips and cool to lukewarm before serving.

Serving by Age

Offer only fully cooked, pliable banana-rye fingers that crush gently, not dry breadsticks, hard crusts or pieces with a wet egg centre.

9 months+

Cut into finger-thick strips that baby can grip; ensure the texture is soft and moist, not crumbly, and supervise while eating.

Allergen Information

Contains rye gluten, egg and milk. Rye is not wheat but is unsuitable for people avoiding gluten; check flour packaging for wheat cross-contact.

Storage

Cool clean untouched portions promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 24 hours. Reheat suitable cooked portions thoroughly, then cool before feeding; discard bowl leftovers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Rye Banana Breakfast Fingers?

Cool clean untouched portions promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 24 hours. Reheat suitable cooked portions thoroughly, then cool before feeding; discard bowl leftovers.

Which allergens does Rye Banana Breakfast Fingers contain?

It contains Gluten, Egg, and Dairy. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

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