Recipes for Banana Baby Food

Ingredients

• 2 cups expired banana baby food
• 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine the expired banana baby food, milk, yogurt, and honey (if using).
2. Blend on high speed until smooth and well combined.
3. Add the ice cubes and blend again until the smoothie reaches your desired consistency.
4. Pour into glasses and serve chilled.

Ingredients

• 1 cup expired banana baby food
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
• 1 tablespoon melted butter (or oil)
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the expired banana baby food, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter (or oil), honey (if using), and egg.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
6. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
7. Repeat with the remaining batter.
8. Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup slightly expired banana baby food
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, mashed bananas, banana baby food, milk, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Spoon the batter into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the tin.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature.