🍎 Snack🧒 12-18 monthsvegetarianno-cookquickgluten-free

Cheese and Cucumber Bites

Name: Cheese and Cucumber Bites
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 30g mild cheddar or mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cucumber, peeled; 2-3 cherry tomatoes (optional, halved)

Simple cubes of mild cheese paired with peeled cucumber sticks. A refreshing, no-cook snack that provides calcium and hydration.

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5 minutes1 servingFirm but soft, easy to chew

Ingredients(3)

30g mild cheddar or mozzarella cheese
1/4 cucumber, peeled
2-3 cherry tomatoes (optional, halved)

Instructions(4 steps)

1
Cut the cheese into small cubes (about 1cm) appropriate for your child.
2
Peel the cucumber and cut into thin sticks or small cubes.
3
If using cherry tomatoes, cut them into quarters (never serve whole to young children).
4
Arrange on a plate for your child to self-feed.

Nutritional Highlights

-Cheese provides calcium and protein
-Cucumber is hydrating with vitamin K
-Low-calorie, nutrient-dense snack
-Good practice for chewing different textures

Age Appropriateness

Good for 12-18 month olds with a developing pincer grasp. Cut all pieces to safe sizes for your child.

Introduction Tip

Always cut round foods like cherry tomatoes and grapes into quarters lengthwise to prevent choking.

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