Cream Cheese & Veggie Crackers
Whole-grain crackers spread thinly with cream cheese and topped with finely grated cucumber or carrot. Quick and easy to hold.
Ingredients
Makes 4 crackers
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Method
- 1
Test one cracker: break off a piece and wet it; it should turn soft within seconds.
- 2
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each cracker.
- 3
Squeeze the grated vegetable in a paper towel to remove extra water, then sprinkle over.
- 4
Serve straight away so the crackers stay crisp.
Toddler plate & family plate
Toddler plate
2–4 crackers with a few pieces of soft fruit.
Family plate
Top adult crackers with extra vegetables, salt and pepper.
health_and_safetyAllergens
Contains milk and wheat (top 9 allergens). The hummus swap adds sesame. Check the cracker label for sesame or soy.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizUse mashed avocado or hummus instead of cream cheese.
- swap_horizUse soft toast fingers instead of crackers for toddlers under 18 months.
kitchenStorage
Assemble just before eating.
Safety reminders
- Cut round foods (grapes, cherry tomatoes, blueberries) into quarters for children under 4.
- Keep toddlers seated while eating.
- Serve nut butters thinly spread, never as whole nuts.
- 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).
