Canned tuna in water cupcakes with avocado
Canned tuna in water cupcakes with avocado A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Canned tuna in water cupcakes with avocado (cupcake-shaped), wheat flour and chervil. SAFETY: AVOCADO NO PIT, NO SKIN, TOMATO PEELED + DESEEDED (digestion), TUNA - heavy metals check, LACTOSE check.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Canned tuna in water cupcakes with avocado (cupcake-shaped), wheat flour and chervil. SAFETY: AVOCADO NO PIT, NO SKIN, TOMATO PEELED + DESEEDED (digestion), TUNA - heavy metals check, LACTOSE check.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g canned tuna in waterAlternative: fresh cod 🍽️ 80 g tomatoAlternative: cucumber 🍽️ 50 g wheat flourAlternative: corn starch 🍽️ 30 g avocadoAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g chervilAlternative: rosemary 🍽️ 50 piece plain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 183 kcal
Protein 12 g
Carbs 8 g
Fat 3 g 1
CHECK NO LACTOSE INTOLERANCE (yogurt - if needed substitute) Drain the canned tuna well (in water, no oil) Check NO HEAVY METALS (tuna - choose reputable brand) PEEL tomato (CRITICAL - skin hard + digestion) REMOVE TOMATO SEEDS (CRITICAL - digestion for 12-18m)
Cut tomato into small cubes
Check avocado is RIPE (gently yields to pressure)
REMOVE AVOCADO PIT (CRITICAL - choking)
REMOVE AVOCADO SKIN (CRITICAL - hard for baby)
Mash avocado with a fork
Cook the wheat flour as directed Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Cupcake molds (silicone) Fork (mashing) Do NOT serve if lactose intolerant CRITICAL: tomato skin is hard + digestion CRITICAL: tomato seeds cause digestion issues CRITICAL: avocado pit is choking hazard CRITICAL: avocado skin is hard for baby Never add salt: baby's immature kidneys Always check yogurt freshness Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm) CRITICAL: confirm NO lactose intolerance before serving CRITICAL: ALWAYS peel and deseed tomato CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove avocado pit and skin Avocado: only ripe (not hard, not brown) 2
Mix the cooked wheat flour and tomato cubes in a large bowl Add the drained tuna and mashed avocado Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and chervil Mix with a wooden spoon gently Shape into cupcakes using silicone molds (4-5 cm diameter) Press the mixture gently into the molds Place on a baking sheet Let rest 5 min in the fridge Large bowl Wooden spoon Fork Clean hands Cupcake molds (silicone) Baking sheet Do not overmix: tuna breaks Do not add too much flour: cupcakes become too dense Do not make cupcakes too big: max 5 cm diameter Do not leave air in the cupcakes Always check yogurt freshness Always check tomato deseeding If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk) Use silicone molds for easy unmolding Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger cupcakes Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil the cupcake molds Arrange the cupcakes on a baking sheet Bake in the middle of the oven for 15-18 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the chervil sauce: yogurt + pinch chervil + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the cupcakes when golden Let cool 3-4 min before unmolding Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately with the sauce on the side Baking sheet Pastry brush Fork Tongs Small bowl Timer Do not forget to preheat Do not overcrowd the sheet Do not open the oven in the first 8 min Do not overcook: cupcakes become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always unmold carefully Check cooking: golden brown outside For 12-18 months: more moist cooking For 24-36 months: more golden cooking If browning too fast: lower to 160°C Test with a toothpick: should come out clean Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics 4
FINAL CHECK: confirm NO lactose intolerance + no avocado pit/skin + no tomato skin/seeds Prepare a fresh small avocado piece garnish Unmold the warm cupcakes Arrange on baby's plate Add small avocado pieces around Serve the chervil sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the cupcakes Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - lactose, fish) Put leftovers in the fridge Baby plate Small bowl + suction cup Spoon Non-slip cloth Phone (emergency) Do not serve burning hot FINAL CHECK for lactose + avocado pit + tomato Always serve avocado without pit and skin Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve fish to fish-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Avocado adds creaminess For 12-18 months: cut cupcakes in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
