Avo ParentingStarting Solids
Cinnamon

Cinnamon

From 6 months100 first foods★★★★★
Herbs & Spices

Cinnamon can be introduced around 6 months in small amounts. It's a warming spice that adds sweetness without sugar.

How to serve

6-9 months

Add a tiny pinch to oatmeal, fruit purees, or sweet potatoes.

9-12 months

Use in baking and breakfast dishes.

12-24 months

Include in various sweet and savory dishes.

Nutrition

IronCalciumFiber

Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. May help regulate blood sugar. Very low in calories.

Good to know

Use ground cinnamon only. Never give cinnamon sticks.

Use Ceylon cinnamon when possible - it's safer than Cassia cinnamon for regular use. Start with tiny amounts.

Tip

Cinnamon pairs wonderfully with apples, bananas, and oatmeal. A little goes a long way.

Cinnamon recipes for babies

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

See the recipes

Related foods

Track every first biteGet the Avo Starting Solids app for allergen tracking, the 100 Foods Challenge, and age-based serving guides.