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Can babies eat quinoa?
Quinoa can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook quinoa for a baby
- Method
- Cooked / Simmered
- Ready in
- 15 Min.
- Texture
- Soft grain
How you cut and serve quinoa changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare quinoa, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Rinse well, then simmer until fully soft and blend if needed.
- 9 to 11 months
- Well-cooked quinoa mixed into purées or porridge.
- 12 to 17 months
- Cooked quinoa mixed into soft foods and finger foods.
- 18 months and over
- Cooked quinoa served alongside their meal.
Is quinoa an allergen?
Quinoa is not one of the main food allergens. Any new food can cause a reaction the first time it is offered, so give it on its own and stay with your baby while they eat.
Is quinoa good for babies?
Quinoa is the only plant food that is a complete protein — containing all 9 essential amino acids. It is also gluten-free, making it suitable for babies with gluten sensitivity. Rich in iron, magnesium, and manganese. Rinse before cooking to remove naturally occurring saponins that can cause digestive discomfort.
- Complete Protein
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Fiber
Storing quinoa
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate cooked quinoa in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Cool and freeze in portioned containers
Goes well with
Baby recipes with quinoa
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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.