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Snack · 1 year+

Olive Oil & Herb Soldiers

Soft bread soldiers brushed with good olive oil and a tiny dusting of dried oregano — Mediterranean breakfast or snack staple.

Toasted bread fingers brushed with olive oil and chopped herbs
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  • AgeFrom 1 year
  • Time5 minutes
  • DifficultyEasy
  • TextureSoft
  • Free frompeanuts, tree nuts, eggs, shellfish, dairy

Ingredients

  • 1 slice soft white or whole-wheat bread
  • 1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch dried oregano

How to make it

  1. Remove crusts from the bread
  2. Cut into 4-6 long strips ("soldiers")
  3. Brush each soldier lightly with olive oil
  4. Dust with a barely-there pinch of oregano
  5. Serve as-is, or pair with hummus / yogurt for dipping
⚠️ Serving it safely

Wheat is a top-9 allergen. Crusts off for under 18mo — dense crusts can be chewy + a choking risk. Cut and serve to suit your child's age and eating skills, and always supervise eating.

Tips

  • Brings out the wow factor of really good olive oil
  • Perfect with a side of plain Greek yogurt

Easy swaps

  • Add a smear of mashed avocado for an upgrade
  • Use sourdough for older toddlers (9mo+) — make sure it's very soft

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A note on this recipe. General guidance, not medical advice. Cut and serve to suit your child's age and eating skills, and always supervise eating. Children with allergies, medical conditions or feeding difficulties need an individual plan — talk to your pediatrician or health visitor.