Banana Yogurt is a staple of the baby food yogurt section, but it’s easy to make at home with less added sugars—and all of the flavors! This easy recipe requires just a few ingredients and 5 minutes so you can serve it up in no time.
Yogurt is one of my favorite foods for babies and toddlers since it’s packed with nutrients including protein, healthy fats, calcium, and probiotics. And since I know firsthand that some little ones like it plainer than others, having a few easy ways to add flavor to it can be super helpful.
This Banana Yogurt has been a staple snack for my kids since my oldest turned one—though we’re all still fans!
This recipe makes enough for a few servings so you can keep them in the fridge in a storage container and serve them a few days in a row, though you can also cut the recipe in half to make a smaller portion.
(You may also like Mango Yogurt, Vanilla Yogurt, Strawberry Yogurt, and Blueberry Yogurt flavors, too)
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Ingredients You Need
To make this easy Banana Yogurt, you’ll need the following ingredients on hand.
- Ripe banana: Choose one with brown spots to ensure it has good flavor and sweetness.
- Plain whole milk Greek yogurt: This type of yogurt is nutritious, creamy, and usually has a nice and mellow flavor.
- Lemon or orange juice: This is optional, but recommended if you plan to store this at all before serving.
- Optional add-ins: Cinnamon, peanut or almond butter, and/or chia seeds
TIP: This is a great baby yogurt since it’s flavorful and easy to customize exactly how you and the kids like it.
Step-by-Step Instructions
This Banana Yogurt recipe is super simple. I prefer to use a blender to make it very smooth, but you can also do it by hand. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the full recipe.
- Peel the banana.
- Add it to the blender with the yogurt.
- Blend smooth, adding any optional add-ins.
- Serve or portion into storage containers.
TIP: To make this without a blender, mash the banana as smooth as you can with a fork. The smoother you can mash it, the better the final texture. Stir it into the yogurt until very smooth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can portion it into storage containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze in an ice cube tray and thaw 2-4 cubes at a time in a bowl in the fridge. Stir after the mixture is thawed as it will likely separate a bit.
The lemon or orange juice should help it from getting very brown, but it may brown a smidge. (In my experience, it doesn’t brown much even after 24 hours in the fridge in a storage container.) It’s safe to eat, no matter the color, if the color bothers you or your child, you can make a smaller batch and eat it right after serving when the color will be lighter.
This, in addition to our Strawberry Yogurt and Apple Yogurt, is one of our very favorite easy snacks to share.
Absolutely, using a reusable pouch is a great option for this recipe.
How to Store
Portion the prepared yogurt into storage containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze in an ice cube tray and thaw 2-4 cubes at a time in a bowl in the fridge. Stir after the mixture is thawed as it will likely separate a bit.
Best Tips for Success
- The blended mixture will be a bit brown, but the lemon or orange juice will help it from becoming too brown. (It’s safe to eat even if it browns though.)
- Use bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Choose whole milk yogurt to ensure it is creamy and flavorful and also has the healthy fats that little kids need for proper development.
- Serve in a small bowl, in a reusable pouch, or topped with homemade granola or diced berries.
- This yogurt is currently one of our go-to bedtime snacks, especially for a one year old.
I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe, so please comment and rate it below if you make it!
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Place the banana, yogurt, and lemon or orange juice into a blender. Add any optional add-ins. Blend smooth.
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Serve or portion into storage containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze in an ice cube tray and thaw 2-4 cubes at a time in a bowl in the fridge. Stir after the mixture is thawed as it will separate a bit.
- The blended mixture will be a bit browner than regular plain yogurt, but the lemon or orange juice will help it from becoming too brown. (It’s safe to eat even if it browns though.)
- Use bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Choose whole milk yogurt to ensure it’s creamy and flavorful and also has the fat that little kids need for proper development.
- Serve in a small bowl, in a reusable pouch, or topped with granola or diced berries.
Calories: 112kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 37mg, Potassium: 355mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 42IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 113mg, Iron: 1mg
This post was first published May 2020.