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Ground Almonds for babies
When and how to serve ground Almonds at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 6–9 months
- Safety notes
- Common choking hazard Common allergen: Tree nuts
How to prepare ground Almonds by age
6–9 months
Finely ground almonds only — never whole or chopped almonds, which are a choking hazard. Stir about a teaspoon into porridge, yogurt or mashed fruit so it is fully mixed in with no dry clumps.
9–12 months
Stir into porridge or yogurt, or bake into soft muffins and pancakes. Still never whole or chopped.
12 months+
Use in baking, coatings and flattened energy bites. Whole nuts remain a choking hazard for children under 5.
Choking hazard
Ground Almonds can be a choking hazard for babies and young children. Prepare it exactly as described for your baby’s age, seat your baby upright and always supervise meals.
Gagging (loud coughing, watery eyes, a red face) is a normal part of learning to eat. Choking is silent: your baby cannot cough, cry or breathe and needs immediate help. Learn infant CPR and choking rescue.
Common allergen
Contains tree nuts , one of the 9 common food allergens.
Tree nut allergen. Offer a small amount first mixed into a familiar food. If baby has severe eczema or another food allergy, talk to your doctor or health visitor before offering.
First time with tree nuts: Offer smooth nut butters thinned, or finely ground nuts mixed into food. Never whole or chopped nuts.
If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.
Nutrition highlights
- Vitamin E
- Healthy fats
- Protein rich
- Magnesium
Serving ideas
- Stirred into oat porridge
- Mixed into plain yogurt
- Baked into banana muffins
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, or refrigerate/freeze to stop them turning rancid.
Recipes with ground Almonds
Sources
This guide is based on published guidance from:
