This toddler-friendly banana and raspberry loaf is a nourishing, everyday option designed to support growing appetites. Made with wholemeal flour, bananas and raspberries, it’s high in fibre and provides both protein and long-lasting energy — helping keep little tummies fuller for longer while they play, learn and grow. Most importantly - it's delicious for the whole family.

Age Recommendation - From around 10 months. This would be challenging for younger babies to navigate with the different textures combined together. There is added sugar in this recipe from the maple syrup (albeit a small amount) which we do recommend limiting for children under 2. If preparing for younger ones I would skip the maple syrup or reduce the amount.

Allergens:

Cows Milk - May substitute the milk for any plant based milk.

Eggs -  See Egg substitutes resource.

Wheat - Use Almond or Oat flour as alternative.

Banana & Raspberry Loaf

Time: Prep - 12 mins. Bake - 45 mins

Makes: 10 Slices

Storage: Store in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or slice and freeze for up to 3 months.

Ingredients

• 4 Bananas
• 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
• 1/2 Cup Milk
• 2 Eggs
• 2 Cups Wholemeal Self Raising Flour
• 1 TSP Cinnamon
• 170g Fresh Raspberries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 220°C
2. Spray loaf pan with rice bran or olive oil spray. (Not needed if using our silicone Little Loafie pan)
3. In a bowl mash the bananas, add the maple syrup, eggs and milk. Whisk together until combined.
4. Sift flour and cinnamon over the banana mixture. Mix gently until combined.
5. Add raspberries. Fold gently until just mixed.
6. Pour mixture into prepared Loafie pan. Place in pre heated oven.
7. Bake for around 40 - 45 minutes. Test if cooked by inserting a butter knife into the loaf. If it comes out clean with no batter the loaf is done.
   
8. Optional - Top with grated white chocolate.

Serving Suggestion

This loaf is delicious and nutritious all on its own but served with a spread of butter, ricotta or peanut butter adds a wonderful high fat boost.