Homemade hummus for babies
This recipe for homemade hummus for babies contains all the ingredients you'd expect to see in the traditional chickpea and tahini dip - minus the salt. Perfect for baby led weaning, toddler snacks and baby lunches.
Ingredients
- 240 g tinned chickpeas (one standard 400g tin), drained and rinsed
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 clove garlic crushed (optional)*
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons water
- salt to serve (optional)*
- extra olive oil, za'atar, oregano or paprika to serve (optional)*
Instructions
- If you wish you can lightly sauté the garlic in olive oil before adding to the hummus to make it a gentler taste for babies. You can also remove the skins from the chickpeas if you wish, but this isn't essential.
- Add the drained chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, tahini and olive oil to a blender. Blend until smooth. Add one tablespoon of water and blend again. Add the other tablespoon gradually until you have the desired consistency. I find that the smoother the better when serving this to babies.
- Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and some oregano, za'atar or paprika to serve if desired.
- Keeps for a couple of days in the fridge in an airtight container.
Notes
- If you want a really mild hummus to serve to your baby you can leave the garlic out.
- Remove your baby's portion before adding salt or extra oil, herbs or spices.
- Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
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