Buckwheat

From 6 months★★★★★

Buckwheat can be introduced around 6 months. Despite its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat and is naturally gluten-free.

How to serve

6-9 months

Cook buckwheat groats until very soft and mash or puree.

9-12 months

Serve soft cooked buckwheat as finger food.

12-24 months

Use in pancakes, porridge, or grain bowls.

IronFiberProteinB vitaminsZinc

Complete protein with all essential amino acids. Rich in fiber, magnesium, and antioxidants. Good source of B vitamins.

Cook until soft. Safe texture for babies.

Buckwheat is gluten-free but may be processed in facilities with gluten grains. Has a nutty flavor that some babies love.

Toast buckwheat groats before cooking for a nuttier flavor. Buckwheat flour makes excellent pancakes.

Baby-led weaning recipes with Buckwheat, each tagged by age, on BLW Recipes, our recipe site.

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