Raspberry & Ricotta Toast

Ingredients

• 1 slice whole-grain or sourdough bread
• 3 tablespoons ricotta cheese (full-fat)
• 4 fresh raspberries (mashed)

Method

1. 01

   Toast a slice of soft whole-grain or sourdough bread until golden.

2. 02

   Spread a generous amount of full-fat ricotta cheese over the warm toast.

3. 03

   Wash fresh or frozen raspberries. If frozen, thaw completely and drain excess liquid.

4. 04

   Mash raspberries with a fork and spread over the ricotta layer.

5. 05

   Cut toast into finger-width strips (3–4 strips) and serve immediately.

How to offer

Lay toast fingers flat on the high chair tray. Always supervise during feeding. At 9 months, baby can manage finger-strip shapes. Raspberries add vitamin C alongside the calcium-rich ricotta. The vibrant pink colour often appeals to babies.

Storage

Best served fresh. Ricotta toast soggy if stored assembled. Keep components separate — ricotta for 3 days, toast best fresh.

Nutrition note

When it is a part of a balanced diet, bread is good for infants. All bread provides a good amount of carbohydrates along with some fiber and protein. Choose bread for your infant that has a limited number of ingredients. Breads with large seeds (like sunflower seeds), honey, or high sodium content should be avoided. Bakery-bought or homemade sourdough is less processed and typically contains less sugars and preservatives than bread baked with baker's yeast.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer