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Tofu Finger Sticks for Babies

Plain tofu offers a soft, manageable finger food when cut into strips. Choose a texture that yields to gentle pressure; some very firm tofu becomes rubbery after frying.

6 months+Lunch9 minEasyBLW
Tofu Finger Sticks
  • Age Range6 months+
  • Prep 3 min · Cook 6 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Soy

Ingredients

  • 80g firm tofu
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Preparation

  1. Drain plain tofu and cut into thick, manageable finger-length strips. Check that it is soft enough to break under gentle pressure.

  2. Warm in a nonstick pan with olive oil over low heat, turning carefully until heated throughout; do not fry until crisp or chewy.

  3. Cool to an appropriate temperature and check softness again before serving.

Serving by Age

Offer thick, soft strips suitable for a whole-hand grasp. Warm gently without crisping the edges, then check each piece is tender rather than chewy. Smaller pieces may suit babies developing a pincer grasp.

6 months+

For a baby ready for solids and able to grasp food, offer soft tofu sticks that squash easily. A smooth mash is another option.

9 months+

Offer soft smaller pieces as grasp and chewing skills develop; age alone does not determine the right size.

Allergen Information

Contains soy, a major allergen. Check marinated or seasoned tofu for wheat and other added allergens; this recipe uses plain tofu.

Storage

Follow the tofu packaging for opened-product storage. Refrigerate cooked untouched portions promptly; reheat thoroughly and cool before serving. Discard pieces from baby's plate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Tofu Finger Sticks?

Follow the tofu packaging for opened-product storage. Refrigerate cooked untouched portions promptly; reheat thoroughly and cool before serving. Discard pieces from baby's plate.

Which allergens does Tofu Finger Sticks contain?

It contains Soy. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

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