Our Pouch Project remake of the banana, blueberry and quinoa pouch — with five times the blueberries and real quinoa for a purée that's higher in protein, fibre and energy, at nearly half the price per 100g. Ready in minutes and lovely from 6 months.

Banana, Blueberry & Quinoa Puree - Pouch Project - Starting Solids

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.

Quick Recipe Snapshot

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Makes: 770g or ~6 x 120g servings
Freezer friendly: Yes
Texture: Very smooth purée

Age & Texture Guidance

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.

Allergens Present

None present.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Five times the blueberries of the commercial pouch
• Higher in protein, fibre, fat and overall energy
• Nearly half the price per 100g
• Just four everyday ingredients
• Freezer friendly for easy batch prep

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Banana, Blueberry & Quinoa Puree

Ingredients

170g Blueberries
250ml (1 Cup) Water
100g (1 Cup) Quinoa Flakes
250g Bananas (2 Small Bananas)

Method

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

Storage Instructions

Fridge: store in an airtight container and use within 48 hours.

Freezer: portion into silicone trays or reusable pouches and freeze for up to 2 months. Label with the contents and date made, thaw in the fridge overnight and stir well before serving. Serve fridge-cold or gently warmed — always check the temperature before offering it to bub.

Nutrition Notes

Quinoa flakes lift the protein and fibre content well above the commercial pouch, while blueberries add fibre and vitamin C. Banana brings natural sweetness without any added sugar — making this a more balanced brekky or snack than the pouch it replaces.

Parent Tip

Freeze in 120g portions for your own homemade pouches — a thawed portion in a reusable pouch makes an easy on-the-go brekky. It's also lovely stirred through porridge or yoghurt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this purée suitable from?

From around 6 months, once bub has started solids. It blends very smooth, making it lovely for first spoons.

Can I use frozen blueberries?

Yes — frozen blueberries work perfectly and are often cheaper. Just simmer for an extra minute until soft.

Can I make it thicker for an older baby?

Yes. Use half the water, add the bananas into the saucepan with the other ingredients after step 3 and mash with a fork or potato masher instead of blending.

Can I freeze this recipe?

Yes — it freezes beautifully for up to 2 months in portioned trays or pouches.

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