Food guide
Butter
Butter can be introduced around 6 months as an ingredient in cooking. It adds healthy fats important for brain development.
How to serve at this age
6-9 months: Add small amounts to vegetables, grains, or purees. 9-12 months: Use in cooking and baking. 12-24 months: Spread lightly on toast or use in recipes.
Nutrition
Good source of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Contains butyrate which supports gut health. Provides energy.
A note from the editors
A little butter makes vegetables more appealing and helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins.
Good to know
Dairy is a common allergen. Use unsalted butter for babies. Grass-fed butter has more nutrients.
Recipes with butter
9mo+ · 13 min
Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
9mo+ · 55 min
Blueberry Banana Bread
12mo+ · 60 min
Baby Cottage Pie
12mo+ · 60 min
Baby Fish Pie
9mo+ · 30 min
Cauliflower Gratin
12mo+ · 15 min
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon
9mo+ · 15 min
Soft Boiled Egg with Toast Soldiers
9mo+ · 20 min
Tender Lamb Ribs
9mo+ · 155 min
Lamb Shank with Orzo Pilaf
9mo+ · 10 min