Avocado Spears for Baby Led Weaning (Easy Grip)
Ripe avocado spears rolled in a coating that keeps them from slipping out of small hands. Spears are for 7–8 months and up; at 6 months, serve the avocado mashed smooth.
Method
- 1
Peel the avocado and cut into thick spears about two fingers wide.
- 2
Roll each spear in finely ground oats (or ground hemp hearts) for grip.
- 3
Serve right away.
Serve it by age
6 months
Mash the avocado smooth with a little breast milk or formula and offer it on a spoon.
7–8 months
Offer a whole coated spear to hold in a fist.
9–12 months
Cut into small cubes.
12 months+
Mash onto toast.
health_and_safetyAllergens
None of the top 9 allergens in the avocado itself. Oats may contain wheat (use certified gluten-free oats if needed), and the toast serving idea (12 months+) adds wheat.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizUse crushed puffed rice for coating.
kitchenStorage
Make fresh; avocado browns quickly.
Safety reminders
- No added salt, sugar or honey before 12 months.
- Always check texture: food should squash between your thumb and finger.
- Stay with your baby and keep them seated upright while eating.
- This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).
