Chia, tapioca and date wraps (dairy-free)

Name: Chia, tapioca and date wraps (dairy-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 60 g chia; 80 g carrot; 50 g tapioca; 30 g date; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 g turmeric; 1 piece silken tofu

A dairy-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with chia, tapioca and dates. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed milk-free.

10 min
Prep: 0 min
Cook: Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

60 gchiaAlternative: firm tofu
80 gcarrotAlternative: yellow bell pepper
50 gtapiocaAlternative: quinoa
30 gdateAlternative: apricot
1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
3 gturmericAlternative: thyme
1 piecesilken tofuAlternative: 2 tbsp apple compote

Preparation steps

1. Safe ingredient preparation (wraps)

13 min

CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Dairy-Free label
Soak the chia in 4 tbsp water for 10 min (gel forms)
Peel and dice the carrot into regular 1.5 cm cubes
Cook the tapioca pearls in water (15 min) until translucent
Pit the dates and cut into small pieces (very sticky)
Wash and finely chop the turmeric
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 leave date pits (choking hazard)
Do not give whole dates to under 24 months
Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
⚠️ NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden milk

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 dairy-free
Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products (e.g. dates sometimes glazed with milk)
Take out 30 min before for better incorporation

2. Assembly and shaping

9 min

Put the chia gel in a large bowl
Add the carrot mashed into a smooth purée
Fold in the cooked tapioca and pitted date pieces
Add the binder (silken tofu)
Pour in the olive oil and half of the turmeric
Mix with a wooden spoon
Adjust the texture (tapioca flour if too sticky)
Shape the wraps with oiled hands
Place on a tray

3. Cooking (steamed)

14 min

Bring water to a boil in the steamer
Arrange the wraps in the steamer basket
Leave 2 cm between each shape
Cover and steam for 12 min
Check cooking halfway through
Remove when shapes are firm and hot
Let cool 3-4 min
Test the temp with a finger: warm
Serve immediately

4. Safe serving

6 min

Prepare a fresh date slice garnish
Arrange the warm wraps on baby's plate
Add small date pieces around (no pits)
Show how to pick up the wraps
Serve warm
Watch baby during the meal
Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling)
Put leftovers in the fridge

Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cup