How to Introduce Nuts to Baby

Step 1

On a cutting board or small bowl, mash the banana with the back of a fork until chunky or smooth (depending on which consistency you prefer), add in the nut or almond butter and a pinch of cinnamon. Mix until completely incorporated and serve.

Step 2

In a small bowl, add in the applesauce or apple puree. Drizzle in the peanut butter (or any nut butter). Place the bowl in the microwave and warm in 10-second intervals, stirring in-between cooking times, or until just warmed. The peanut butter will melt a little bit, making it easy to mix until fully incorporated.

Step 3

In a small bowl, add in the yogurt and cashew butter (or any nut butter). Lightly swirl the cashew butter on top and serve.

Step 4

Add a small dollop of nut butter on the tip of your finger and let baby lick it off.

Step 5

Toast a piece of whole wheat bread and lightly butter one side. Cut the crust off on one side of the bread (babies can sometimes have a hard time gumming the crust), then spread a small amount of peanut butter (or any nut butter) on the crustless end of the toast. You can also use pancakes or waffles with this recipe.

Step 6

In a blender, add in banana, frozen strawberries, peanut butter (or any nut butter), ice cubes and milk and blend on high until completely smooth, adding more milk if needed.

Step 7

Place the nuts on a cutting board and chop until finely ground. Alternatively, you can place a larger portion in the blender or food processor and pulse until they are finely ground. Make sure to check every 20-30 seconds to make sure you don't over-grind them into a nut butter. Cut a banana in half. 2 inches from the end of the banana, slice the peel gently all the way around. Take the ring of peel off. Sprinkle the exposed banana with the finely ground nuts. Note: you can also sprinkle finely ground nuts on avocado, sweet potato wedges, oatmeal, puree, etc.

Step 8

Mix together the cooked pasta and pesto. Serve to baby.

Step 9

In a small saucepan pan, bring the water to a boil. Add in the oats and peanut butter and turn the heat down to a low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the water has been absorbed and the oats are cooked. For a Puree: transfer the oats to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth or your desired consistency.For Baby-Led Weaning: spoon the oats onto a place in small 2-3 inch circles. Place the plate in the fridge to cool. As the oats cool they will hardern, which makes it easier for baby to pick up and eat. In the picture, I show the peanut butter swirled on top so you can see it. You can also serve it like this or just mix it in while cooking.