Introducing nuts at 6-9 months

Smooth nut butters – like peanut butter, almond butter or cashew butter – are a great way to introduce the flavour of nuts to your little one.

If the nut butter is too thick, thin it out with a little breast milk, formula or water.

Stir a small amount of nut butter into baby cereals, purees or yoghurt.

Spread a thin layer of nut butter on soft foods like banana slices or strips of bread.

Introducing nuts at 9-12 months

Add finely ground nuts, like almonds or walnuts, into pancake batter for a nutty breakfast boost.

Add a spoonful of nut butter to a fruit and yoghurt smoothie for a creamy, flavourful twist.

Alternate a spoonful of plain yoghurt, mashed fruits and finely ground nuts in a small bowl to create a palate-pleasing parfait.

Introducing nuts at 12-18 months

Go stir-fry crazy with nuts! Stir-fry veggies and protein with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts or cashews.

Create a trail mix by combining finely chopped nuts, dried fruits and wholegrain cereal or pretzels.
Whip up a batch of homemade energy snacks by combining finely ground nuts, dates and other nutritious ingredients of your choice (go nuts!). Roll the mixture into a sausage shape, then cut lengthways four times (like you’d do with sausages) and cut each quarter into bite-sized pieces. Finally, refrigerate for a delicious snack on the go.

Spread a thin layer of nut butter on mini pitta bread portions and let your little one decorate the ‘pizza’ with sliced fruits or veggie toppings.

Coat peeled bananas in a thin layer of nut butter, roll them in crushed nuts, and then freeze them on ice cream sticks. Voilà – a refreshing snack on a hot day!