Hazelnut Milk for Babies
Complete guide on how to prepare and serve hazelnut milk to your baby, by age.
Safety Information
How to Serve Hazelnut Milk to a 6–9 Months Old
How to Cut
No cutting necessary. Offer hazelnut milk in an open cup or a straw cup with assistance. Avoid bottles and sippy cups to promote oral motor skills. Ensure that the milk is unsweetened, free of added flavors, and ideally homemade or fortified. Always introduce hazelnut milk after other common allergens (such as cow’s milk and peanuts) and monitor for any allergic reactions, as hazelnuts are a high-risk allergen. Limit quantities to a few sips (20-30 ml or 0.7-1 oz) at a time, mainly for taste exploration, not as a main milk source.
Serving Instructions
At this age, hazelnut milk should only be offered in small sips (about 20-30 ml or 0.7-1 oz) for exposure to new flavors and not as a replacement for breast milk or formula, which should remain the primary source of nutrition. Serve as part of a meal with iron-rich foods and healthy fats (such as avocado or olive oil) to ensure overall nutritional balance, especially if using homemade versions which may not be fortified with calcium or vitamins. Avoid added sweeteners, and watch for signs of allergic reaction.
How to Serve Hazelnut Milk to a 9–18 Months Old
How to Cut
Continue offering unsweetened, fortified hazelnut milk in an open cup or straw cup. Your child may handle small amounts independently. Keep serving size small (max 60-90 ml or 2-3 oz) a few times per week as part of a balanced meal. Do not use it as a sole milk source; breast milk/formula or cow’s milk (when appropriate) should remain the primary beverage. Monitor for allergic reactions with each exposure, especially if nut allergies run in the family.
Serving Instructions
Between 9-18 months, hazelnut milk may be included in a varied diet as an occasional beverage (no more than 60-90 ml or 2-3 oz per meal, up to a few times per week). It should not be used as a primary milk source because it is low in protein and fat compared to breast milk, formula, or cow's milk. Offer alongside meals that provide iron, protein, and energy, such as eggs, beans, or whole grains. Always check ingredient labels and select plain, fortified versions.
How to Serve Hazelnut Milk to a 18+ Months Old
How to Cut
Hazelnut milk can be served in an open cup with meals or snacks. Children at this age may drink up to 120 ml (4 oz) at a time, but limit to occasional servings—nut milks are not a suitable main beverage for toddlers due to low protein and fat content. Always choose plain, unsweetened, ideally fortified versions. Continue to monitor for symptoms of allergy and rotate with other beverages to help ensure a balanced intake.
Serving Instructions
Children older than 18 months can enjoy hazelnut milk as a special drink—serve up to 120 ml (4 oz) at a time, not more than a few times per week. Remember, nut milks generally lack the protein and healthy fat contents of cow’s milk or breast milk, so do not use them as a primary beverage. Offer as part of a meal with whole grains, fruits, and sources of healthy fats. Always keep an eye out for allergic reactions with each introduction or brand change.
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