How to serve by age
6-9 months
Grind shelled pistachios to a fine powder and sprinkle on yogurt, rice, quinoa, squash, or warm cereal. Or thin pistachio butter with water or yogurt and spread thinly.
Finely ground only, no whole nuts or chunks. Whole nuts and shells are a serious choking hazard.
9-12 months
Continue with finely ground pistachio sprinkled on food, or thinned pistachio butter mixed in. Roll slippery fruit pieces in the ground nut to add grip.
Finely ground only, or thinly spread butter. No whole or chunky pieces yet.
12-18 months
Continue with finely ground pistachio or pistachio butter in yogurt, warm cereals, or thinly on toast. Pistachio milk can be offered as an occasional drink.
Finely ground only, or thinly spread butter. Whole pistachios remain a choking hazard until at least age 4.
Allergen information
Tree nut is a common allergen. Read Tree nut guidance
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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