Hummus for Baby (No Salt, Easy Sesame Intro)
Smooth homemade hummus with no added salt. Tahini makes it an easy way to offer sesame, a top 9 allergen.
Ingredients
Makes about 1½ cups
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Method
- 1
Put the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil in a blender or food processor.
- 2
Blend 3–4 minutes, scraping down the sides, adding water until very smooth and spreadable.
- 3
Check the texture: it should be smooth and loose, never thick or sticky.
Serve it by age
7–8 months
Offer on a preloaded spoon, or spread thinly on a soft steamed vegetable spear.
9–12 months
Spread thinly on small toast squares or offer as a dip for soft-cooked vegetables.
12 months+
Use as a dip or a sandwich spread.
health_and_safetyAllergens
Contains sesame (top 9 allergen) from tahini. For a first exposure, offer a small amount early in the day and watch for 2 hours. Toast and sandwich serving ideas add wheat; offer them only after wheat has been introduced on its own.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizUse cannellini beans instead of chickpeas.
- swap_horizSesame-free: leave out the tahini and add 1 more tbsp olive oil.
kitchenStorage
Fridge 4 days. Freeze up to 1 month.
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.
- Never offer tahini on its own by the spoonful; it is thick and sticky. Always mix or thin it.
- 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).
