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9 months+ · Snack

Spinach & Cheese Pinwheels

Spinach & Cheese Pinwheels — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 9-month-old baby
Age
9 months+
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free

Ingredients

  • 1 soft flour tortilla
  • 2 tablespoons spinach (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese (grated)

Method

  1. 01

    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a tray with parchment paper.

  2. 02

    Finely chop fresh spinach and mix with cream cheese and grated cheddar in a bowl.

  3. 03

    Lay a soft flour tortilla flat and spread the spinach-cheese mixture evenly over the surface.

  4. 04

    Roll the tortilla up tightly into a log, then slice into 2 cm rounds.

  5. 05

    Place rounds cut-side up on the tray. Bake 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool fully before serving.

Gallery

Spinach & Cheese Pinwheels — photo 1
Spinach & Cheese Pinwheels — photo 2

How to offer

Place 2–3 pinwheels on the high chair tray, cut-side facing up. Always supervise baby. At 9 months, the round shape is easy to pick up. Ensure cheese is fully melted and tortilla is soft throughout.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Suitable for freezing up to 1 month. Reheat in oven at 160°C.

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