What age can babies eat date & banana oat balls?

Date & Banana Oat Balls is suitable from around 8 months. Every ingredient is prepared to the texture that suits 6 to 8 months.

Does date & banana oat balls contain allergens?

Yes. It contains Gluten (Oats). Introduce any new allergen on its own, early in the day, and watch for a reaction.

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Date & Banana Oat Balls

✓ From around 8 months

Best for Snack
From 8 months
Ready in 10 min
Makes 12
Iron & Natural Energy

Allergens in Date & Banana Oat Balls

Contains Gluten (Oats). Current NHS advice is to introduce allergens from around six months, one at a time, so a reaction is easy to trace.

Ingredients

Dates

6, pitted and soaked

Banana

1 ripe, mashed

Oats Gluten

100g rolled oats

How to prepare each ingredient for 6 to 8 months

Each line is the preparation guidance for that ingredient at your baby's age, taken from its own food guide.

Dates

Soak in warm water, remove pit, then blend to a smooth paste. Mix into porridge or fruit purées.

Banana

Mash or blend to a smooth purée with no lumps.

Oats

Cook in water or breast milk until very smooth.

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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.