Spelt Flour for Babies

Complete guide on how to prepare and serve spelt flour to your baby, by age.

High in FiberContains Plant ProteinB Vitamins SourceEnergizing CarbsMineral Rich

Safety Information

Allergen Risk

Moderate (3/5)

Choking Hazard

Very Low (1/5)

6–9 Months 9–18 Months 18+ Months

How to Serve Spelt Flour to a 6–9 Months Old

How to Cut

No cutting is needed for spelt flour as it is a finely milled ingredient. For babies in this age group, always incorporate spelt flour into cooked dishes such as pancakes, muffins, or porridge. Avoid offering straight flour, and ensure that baked items are soft and moist to reduce any risk of dryness or crumbling, which could be hard for beginners to manage.

Serving Instructions

Spelt flour is not served alone but can be used to create soft, cooked foods suitable for babies, such as pancakes, muffins, or porridge. For this age, aim for 1-2 tablespoons (about 7-15g or 0.25-0.5 oz) in a single meal, ideally combined with iron-rich ingredients (such as eggs or lentils) and a source of healthy fat. Offer alongside fruit/vegetable purees for a balanced, varied introduction to grains.

How to Serve Spelt Flour to a 9–18 Months Old

How to Cut

Spelt flour remains in a powder form and does not require cutting. Continue to offer it only as part of cooked dishes that are soft and easy to chew, such as pancakes, soft breads, or dumplings. Ensure any baked items made with spelt flour are moist and offered in small, manageable pieces to support learning to chew and swallow safely.

Serving Instructions

Continue using spelt flour in soft, cooked foods such as muffins, pancakes, or soft bread. Offer in small pieces and consider combining with protein or iron-rich foods and a serving of fruit or vegetables for a balanced meal. Portion size can increase to 2-3 tablespoons (15-22g or 0.5-0.75 oz) per meal.

How to Serve Spelt Flour to a 18+ Months Old

How to Cut

No cutting is needed for spelt flour. For older toddlers, spelt flour can be used in a wider variety of baked goods or cooked dishes, such as flatbreads or pasta. Serve spelt-based foods in age-appropriate pieces and continue to avoid presenting flour in its raw form. Ensure foods remain soft or can be chewed easily.

Serving Instructions

Spelt flour can be incorporated into a variety of baked and cooked foods, such as pasta, breads, or pancakes. Offer as part of a diverse meal with vegetables, protein, and healthy fats. For this age, offer up to 4 tablespoons (30g or about 1 oz) in a meal, always as part of a balanced diet.