Prep warning
Almond is a tree nut, one of the major food allergens. Introduce it on its own, in a small amount, and wait a few days before trying another new allergen. Choose an almond butter with no added salt or sugar.
Choking notes
A thick spoonful of nut butter can stick in the throat. Always thin it with milk, water, or a purée, or spread a thin layer on a soft food, and never serve it straight off the spoon. Whole and chopped nuts are a high choking risk and are not suitable before age 5.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Use a smooth almond butter with no whole pieces. Thin a little with breast milk, formula, water, or a fruit or vegetable purée until it is the consistency of a thin sauce, then stir it into porridge, yogurt, or mashed fruit. As a first tree nut, offer a small taste on its own early in the day and wait a few days before adding another new allergen, watching for any reaction.
No solid pieces at all. Thin to a pourable, lick-off consistency and mix into a soft food; never offer a thick blob on a spoon.
9-12 months
Keep offering it as a thinned, smooth butter stirred into soft foods, or spread a thin layer on a soft strip of toast or a soft pancake. The texture can be a little thicker than before as long as it still spreads easily and is not a sticky mouthful on its own.
Still no whole or chopped nuts. Thin smear or stir-in only; if spread on toast, keep the layer thin so it does not gum up in the mouth.
12-18 months
Smooth almond butter on a soft carrier such as toast fingers, soft fruit, or stirred into oatmeal works well now. A thin layer is still safer than a thick one, which can stick to the roof of the mouth. Whole and chopped nuts stay off the menu for now because of the choking risk.
No whole or chopped nuts before age 5. Thin spread or stir-in only; keep spreads in a thin layer.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Tree nut is a common allergen. Read Tree nut guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Almond butter?
Most babies can try Almond butter from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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