Welcome to Pouch Project – where we take those oh-so-popular baby food pouch flavours and remake them BETTER. We’re recreating the recipes with better balance and better nutrition, and comparing what's more affordable. 

Kicking off the series with Only Organics Banana, Blueberry & Quinoa - You can read our full review on this particular pouch here. The bottom line though is they're basically an expensive mashed banana in a pouch and don't offer much in terms of nutrition that a regular old banana would.

Only Organic's Ingredient Break Down

Banana (70%), Water, Blueberry (4.5%), Quinoa (1.5%), Vitamin C, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Vanilla Extract. 

Cost $ 

$2.30 per 120g/packet ($1.92 per 100g) 

Our Pouch Project Ingredient Break Down

Banana (32%), Water, Blueberry (22%), Quinoa (12.9%)

Cost $

$7.43 per 770g Total Recipe (96c per 100g)

The difference: Our version makes a meal that is higher in protein, fibre, fat and overall energy content.

Allergens: 

None present.

Age: 

Suitable from around 6 months when starting solids. 

This makes a very smooth puree to replicate the pouch variety. To make this more suitable for an older baby, use half the amount of water and instead of pureeing in a blender as the last step simply add the bananas into the sauce pan with the other ingredients after step 3 and mash with a fork or potato masher.

Banana, Blueberry & Quinoa Puree

Ingredients

• 170g Blueberries

• 250ml (1 Cup) Water

• 100g (1 Cup) Quinoa Flakes

• 250g Bananas (2 Small Bananas)

Method

1. Place a small saucepan over low heat.
2. Add the blueberries and water to the saucepan. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until soft.
3. Add the quinoa flakes into the saucepan. Cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring slowly. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Prepare blender jug or food processor. Place peeled bananas inside the blender jug. 
5. Take the blueberry and quinoa mixture and spoon it into the blender jug. Process on medium speed until thin and smooth.