Chia and orange triangles (gluten-free)

Name: Chia and orange triangles (gluten-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 60 g chia seeds; 80 g cucumber; 50 g buckwheat; 30 g orange; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 g cinnamon; 1 piece egg

A gluten-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with chia and orange. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed wheat-free.

10 min
Prep: 0 min
Cook: Easy

Ingredients

60 gchia seedsAlternative: quinoa
80 gcucumberAlternative: broccoli
50 gbuckwheatAlternative: quinoa
30 gorangeAlternative: melon
1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
3 gcinnamonAlternative: rosemary
1 pieceeggAlternative: 2 tbsp apple compote

Preparation steps

1. Safe ingredient preparation (triangles)

12 min

CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Gluten-Free label
Soak the chia seeds in 4 tbsp water for 10 min (gel forms)
Peel and dice the cucumber into regular 1.5 cm cubes
Cook the buckwheat by steaming or in water (10-15 min)
Zest the orange (organic, untreated) and reserve
Wash and finely chop the cinnamon
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)
Prepare equipment: bowl, cutting board, knife

Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer pot

Keep an eye on

Do NOT buy a product without reading the label
Do not cut too large: choking hazard
Do not forget to remove orange peel pith (bitter)
Do not leave thick skin on cucumber
Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
⚠️ NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden wheat

Texture tip

Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm)
Test cooking with a fork: should be melting-tender
KEEP PACKAGING of sensitive products to prove gluten-free
Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products (e.g. spice mixes often contain wheat)
Take out 30 min before for better incorporation

2. Assembly and shaping

8 min

Put the chia gel in a large bowl
Add the cucumber mashed into a smooth purée
Fold in the cooled cooked buckwheat
Add the binder (egg) and orange zest
Pour in the olive oil and half of the cinnamon
Mix with a wooden spoon
Adjust the texture (buckwheat flour if too sticky)
Shape the triangles with oiled hands
Place on a tray

3. Cooking (baked)

18 min

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan
Lightly oil a baking sheet
Arrange the triangles leaving 2 cm between each
Lightly brush with olive oil
Bake in the middle of the oven for 16 min
Check cooking halfway through
Remove when triangles are golden
Let cool 3-4 min
Test the temp with a finger: warm

4. Safe serving

6 min

Prepare a fresh orange segment garnish
Arrange the warm triangles on baby's plate
Add orange segments around (peeled, no pith)
Show how to pick up the triangles
Serve warm
Watch baby during the meal
Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling)
Put leftovers in the fridge

Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cup