Banana Smash Helpers
Involve the toddler in a very simple, repetitive cooking task like mashing soft fruits (bananas) for baking, promoting kitchen safety awareness and practical skills.
- Takes
- 10–15 min
- Your setup
- 5 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 1–2
- Mess
- Some mess
- Cost
- $
- Where
- Indoors
How to do it
- 1Place the peeled bananas in a sturdy, non-slip bowl on the child's tray or table.
- 2Give the child a safe utensil (a heavy plastic masher works well).
- 3Demonstrate the mashing action slowly.
- 4Supervise closely and allow the child to mash the fruit until smooth, using the mashed mixture for muffins or bread afterward.
What they're practising
- Practical Life Skills
- Culinary Introduction
- Muscle Strength (mashing)
- Following Simple Instructions