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Image is of blue baby plate with different sizes and toppings on how to serve bread and toast to baby.

Get the recipe: Bread for Baby (plus best toast options)

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In this guide, learn how to serve bread to baby. You’ll learn about the nutritional benefits, FAQs, helpful tools and expert feeding tips. 6+ months!
Yield: 1 serving
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: baby food
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Ingredients 

  • 1 piece bread (see best brands above)
  • 1-2 tbsp toppings (see below)

Instructions 

  • Lightly toast bread.
  • If using, smear on toppings.
  • Cut into age-appropriate size pieces.
    Graphic for post- bread for baby-led weaning. Image is of blue baby plate with different sizes and toppings on how to serve bread and toast to baby.

Notes

Age: 6+ months
Storage: toast is best eaten right away
Toast Toppings:
  • Thinly spread peanut butter or nut butter
  • Mashed banana and cinnamon
  • Thinly spread hummus
  • Cooked and mashed beans or lentils, with a little cumin and garlic seasoning
  • Mashed avocado
  • Mashed hard-boiled egg yolk mixed with plain yogurt
  • Thin layer of ricotta cheese with raspberry puree
  • Any savory or sweet fruit or veggie puree, such as butternut squash or apple

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