Banana Yogurt
This simple banana yogurt recipe is a creamy, naturally sweet snack that’s perfect for babies, toddlers, and beyond. Made with ripe bananas and thick Greek yogurt, it’s a smooth, protein-rich option that works beautifully as a first food for baby-led weaning or as an easy breakfast or snack for the whole family. If you’re just starting solids, you might also like my homemade baby yogurt and banana baby food guides for more easy ideas.
Why This Recipe
- Simple ingredients, no added sugar. Just banana, yogurt, and vanilla for natural sweetness.
- Perfect texture for babies. Soft, smooth, and easy to spoon-feed or self-feed.
- Quick and fuss-free. Takes less than 5 minutes to make — no cooking required.
- Loved by the whole family. A nourishing snack that’s as good for adults as it is for babies.
Ingredients You Will Need
Ingredient Notes, Substitutes, & Allergy Swaps
- Bananas: The riper, the better — extra soft and sweet makes this ideal for babies just starting solids. If you’d like more banana ideas, check out my banana baby food
- post for texture tips and serving suggestions.
- Greek yogurt: Choose full-fat, plain Greek yogurt for creaminess and energy. You can also use a baby-specific yogurt (see my baby yogurt
- guide) or a dairy-free alternative like coconut yogurt.
- Vanilla extract: Optional, but adds lovely flavour.
Illustrated Step By Step Guide
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Banana Yogurt Recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Step one: Mash or blend your bananas, blended bananas give the final yogurt a silky smooth texture. If you are blending the banaans its a good time to blend in a little nut butter to add some healthy fats to this snack.
Step two: Stir the banana through the yogurt.
Step three: Serve like this...
Step four: Or alternatively you can poriton the banana yogurt into smaller containers or jars for a grab and go individual portion.
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Top Tips
Here is how you can make this Banana Yogurt perfectly every time!
- Use very ripe bananas — the brown-speckled ones are perfect for sweetness and smooth blending.
- If your baby is sensitive to tangy flavours, start with a milder yogurt or mix half Greek yogurt and half natural yogurt.
- This banana yogurt is also delicious with a little nut butter blended into the banana or swirled into the yogurt before serving.
- This yogurt will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days, but it may darken slightly — that’s just the banana oxidising and it’s still safe to eat.
- For older kids, sprinkle a few soft oats, crushed cereal or granola on top for extra texture.
How to Make This Recipe Suitable For Baby Led Weaning
This banana yogurt is naturally soft and smooth, making it ideal for BLW from around 6 months.
Serve it on a preloaded spoon or allow baby to dip soft fruit or toast fingers into it.
Banana Yogurt
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Ingredients
- 2 bananas (very ripe)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- I like to blend my bananas into a smooth puree, this gives the banana yogurt a silky texture. You can of course mash them if you prefer.
- Fold the banana puree and vanilla through the yogurt.
- Serve plain or with soft fruits or berries.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas — the brown-speckled ones are perfect for sweetness and smooth blending.
- If your baby is sensitive to tangy flavours, start with a milder yogurt or mix half Greek yogurt and half natural yogurt.
- This yogurt will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days, but it may darken slightly — that’s just the banana oxidising and it’s still safe to eat.
- This banana yogurt is also delicious with a little nut butter blended into the banana or swirled into the yogurt before serving.
- For older kids, sprinkle a few soft oats, crushed cereal or granola on top for extra texture.
- Bananas: The riper, the better — extra soft and sweet makes this ideal for babies just starting solids. If you’d like more banana ideas, check out my banana baby food post for texture tips and serving suggestions.
- Greek yogurt: Choose full-fat, plain Greek yogurt for creaminess and energy. You can also use a baby-specific yogurt (see my baby yogurt guide) or a dairy-free alternative like coconut yogurt.
- Vanilla extract: Optional, but adds lovely flavour.
Quick Start Guide To BLW
Baby led weaning doesn’t need to be complicated, grab my quick start guide to begin your little ones food journey.