This Baby Friendly Guacamole recipe is mild and tasty! Perfect to introduce guacamole to the little ones. My son will not eat plain avocados anymore but loves this “dip dip”. For babies <12m old you can serve using a spoon to encourage self-feeding or add to a toast.
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Ingredients to Make this Easy Guacamole Recipe
- Avocados
- Lime
- Red Onion
- Cilantro
- Black pepper (optional – omit for babies <12m)
- Salt (omit for babies <12m)
Step by Step Instructions
- Chop the onion and microwave for 20-30 seconds to minimize its “hot” flavor.
- Mash the avocados leaving some lumps in…don’t overdo it!
- Combine all the ingredients and serve with your favorite chips or bread.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve as a dip with your favorite rice crackers.
- Serve as a spread on toast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is guacamole OK for babies?
Babies over 6 months old can eat avocados! Try offering with part skin on, crinkle cut with hemp seeds, mashed up on toast, or scooped up as guacamole.
Can I give my baby smashed avocado?
Avocado can be introduced as soon as baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months of age. It can be served pureed, smashed, sliced, or whipped up with banana.
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Baby Friendly Guacamole
This recipe is mild and tasty! Perfect to introduce guacamole to the little ones. My son will not eat plain avocados anymore but loves this “dip dip”.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 2 avocados
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp red onions minced
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 pinch black pepper optional (omit for babies <12m)
- 1/2 tsp salt omit for babies <12m
Instructions
- Chop the onion and microwave for 20-30s to minimize its “hot” flavor
- Mash the avocados leaving some lumps in…don’t overdo it!
- Combine all the ingredients and serve with your favorite chips or bread.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Baby Friendly Guacamole
Amount per Serving
Calories
165
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Sodium
298
mg
13
%
Potassium
505
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
164
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
15
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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