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Chickpea Recipes for Babies
Chickpeas pack plant protein, iron and fibre. These recipes include baby-safe hummus, soft chickpea fritters, chickpea-and-veg stews and grain bowls.
8 recipes
Easy Chickpeas recipes
Sweet Potato Chickpea Patties
child_care7 months+schedule15 min
FiberPlant Protein
Baby Falafel Patties
child_care9 months+schedule20 min
Plant ProteinFiber
Middle Eastern Chickpea + Carrot Mash
child_care8 12 monthsschedule15 minutes
Iron RichFiber
Chickpeas + Carrot + Potato Mash
child_care7 12 monthsschedule20 minutes
Iron RichFiber
BLW Chickpeas meals
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Frequently Asked Questions
What baby recipes use chickpeas?
These curated baby recipes all feature chickpeas as a primary or supporting ingredient, prepared in baby-safe textures across purees, BLW finger foods, and combo meals. Each recipe is age-tagged so you can filter by your baby's stage.
Are these chickpeas recipes safe for 6 month olds?
Recipes tagged 6m+ use chickpeas in soft, mashable textures appropriate for the early-solids stage. Always check the recipe's age range and serve in shapes that mash easily between two fingers.
Can babies eat chickpeas every day?
chickpeas can be part of a varied baby diet without daily limits unless your pediatrician advises otherwise. Variety is healthier than repetition for nutrient diversity, so rotate chickpeas with other foods across the week.
Which chickpeas recipes are best for baby led weaning (BLW)?
BLW-friendly recipes serve chickpeas as soft finger foods or graspable shapes — strips, wedges, mashable cubes — so your baby can self-feed. Filter the list above by the BLW tag to see only baby-led options.
How do I store leftover chickpeas baby food?
Refrigerate cooked chickpeas-based baby food in a sealed container for up to 2 days, or freeze single-serve portions for 1-2 months. Cool fully before storing, thaw in the fridge, and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Can I batch cook these chickpeas recipes?
Most chickpeas baby recipes scale well. Double or triple the ingredients, then portion into ice cube trays or silicone molds before freezing. One batch typically yields 8-12 baby portions.
Are these chickpeas recipes free of salt and sugar?
All Nibli baby recipes avoid added salt (kidneys can't process it before 12 months) and added sugar. chickpeas provides natural flavor; no honey is used either (botulism risk under 12 months).
What's the best way to introduce chickpeas for the first time?
Offer 1-2 teaspoons of plain chickpeas on its own at a meal earlier in the day, so you have time to watch for any reaction over the next 2 hours. Once tolerated, mix into combo recipes from the list above.
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