General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Avocado Toast Strips, watercolor illustration
Breakfast

Avocado Toast Strips

Healthy fats and iron-fortified bread make this a nutritious breakfast option

Ages
6–9 months, 9–12 months, 12 months+
Time
About 10 min
Serves
1
  • Iron rich
  • Vegetarian
  • Texture variation

For babies under 12 months, serve without added salt, sugar or honey, and cut or mash food to suit your baby’s age (see each food’s guide below).

Ingredients

  • 1 slice whole grain bread
  • 1/2 ripe avocado
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • Pinch of nutritional yeast (optional)

Food guides for this recipe

Method

  1. 1

    Toast bread until golden but not too crispy

  2. 2

    Mash avocado with fork

  3. 3

    Add lemon juice and nutritional yeast if using

  4. 4

    Spread avocado mixture on toast

  5. 5

    Cut into finger-width strips

  6. 6

    Serve immediately to prevent browning

Contains common allergens

Introduce allergens one at a time, starting with single ingredients. If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.

Sources

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