Almond Flour
8 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Gluten-free almond flour made from ground almonds is a tree nut allergen, so it should be given carefully and in small amounts the first time, generally after 8 months.
How to serve it by age?
Do the first trial by adding a very small amount of almond flour to a puree, yogurt, or vegetable/fruit mixture, and observe for a reaction.
You can serve it in gradually increasing small portions by adding it to homemade milk pudding, porridge, or cake batter.
It can be given in a balanced way by using it in place of part of the wheat flour in floured recipes.
⚠️ Allergen information
Contains a tree nut (almond) allergen
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Because it is in flour form, it does not pose a choking risk like a whole almond; still, rather than giving the dry powder on its own, add it to moist mixtures.
📌 Watch out for these
- Almond is a tree nut; due to the allergy risk, give it for the first time alone, in a small amount, and on a day separate from other new foods.
- If there is a family history of nut or peanut allergy, consult your pediatrician before giving it.
- Even though the flour form is safe, whole or large pieces of almond should not be given until age 4 due to choking risk.
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⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.