Strawberry Chia Toast Fingers
Mashed strawberries thickened with chia, spread thinly on toast fingers. Toast fingers are for 7–8 months and up; at 6 months, serve the strawberry mash on a spoon.
Ingredients
Makes 3 fingers
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Method
- 1
Mash the strawberries well with a fork.
- 2
Stir in the ground chia and wait 10 minutes, until the mash is thick and jelly-like with no dry bits.
- 3
Spread a thin layer on the toast, remove the crusts and cut into fingers.
Serve it by age
6 months
Blend the strawberry chia mash smooth and offer it on a spoon, or stir it into oatmeal.
7–8 months
Offer one soft toast finger with a thin layer at a time.
9–12 months
Cut into squares.
12 months+
Add a thin layer of ricotta under the mash.
health_and_safetyAllergens
Contains wheat. The 12 months+ ricotta contains milk. Offer the toast fingers only after wheat has been introduced; for a first exposure, offer a small amount early in the day and watch for 2 hours. Mild redness around the mouth from acidic berries is common and usually not an allergy; hives, swelling, vomiting or trouble breathing are not, so stop and get medical help.
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- swap_horizGluten-free bread works well.
kitchenStorage
Make fresh. Chia mash keeps 3 days in the fridge.
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).
