How to serve by age
6-9 months
Serve scoops of fresh, pasteurized ricotta in a bowl or on baby's tray for self-feeding by hand or pre-loaded utensil. Boost flavor with nut butter or mashed fruit. No honey.
Scoops in a bowl or on the tray, or thinly spread on toast strips.
9-12 months
Continue serving fresh, pasteurized ricotta in a bowl or directly on the tray. Use it as a dip for fruit and vegetables. Stir in nut butter or mashed fruit for flavor.
In a bowl as a dip with veggie or fruit sticks, or scoops on the tray.
12-18 months
Offer fresh, pasteurized ricotta in a bowl with mashed fruit or in shared meals like lasagna. Cut noodles and ingredients into bite-sized pieces. Grated firm ricotta on dishes is fine.
In bowl with mashed fruit, or in dishes with bite-sized noodles. Grated firm ricotta on top.
Allergen information
Milk is a common allergen. Read Milk guidance
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