Get the recipe: How to Serve Chickpeas to Baby (purees & baby-led weanging)
In this guide, learn how to serve chickpeas to your baby - for baby-led weaning or as a puree. Chickpeas are a great source of protein, fiber, carbohydrates and other essential nutrients, making them a great first food for babies 6 months and up. Serve them as a baby food puree, as a solid for the finger food stage, or for baby-led weaning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (or cooked from dried) rinsed
Instructions
Chickpea Puree
- Rinse your canned chickpeas well in a mesh strainer. Place chickpeas in a blender or food processor.
- Blend to desired consistency, adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time as needed to thin puree. You can also add 1 teaspoon of fresh squeezed lemon juice or other spices.
- Serve to baby or store for later.
Chickpea for Baby-Led Weaning
- Serve according to your baby's age and eating abilities.
Notes
Age: 6+ months
Storage: you can store the chickpea puree in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. You can store the chickpeas in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Spices/Herbs:
If you want savory chickpeas, you can add garlic, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, red pepper flakes, or Italian seasoning to your chickpeas.
If you're in the mood for sweet chickpeas, add a little cinnamon or cloves.
Chickpea for Baby-Led Weaning
Mashed or Hummus - 6+ months: great for babies 6+ months or just starting on solid foods. It’s best to start your baby with mashed chickpeas that baby can scoop or in hummus (make sure sesame is not an allergen) and spread on toast, teething crackers, or soft veggies so baby can self-feed.
Flattened- 9+ months: Fully cooked and flattened chickpeas will allow your baby to practice using their pincer grasp, which is developing at this age. You can still offer hummus and mashed chickpeas, too.
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