Chickpea Protein Pinwheels
Chickpea Protein Pinwheels
These Chickpea Protein Pinwheels are a quick, nutritious and toddler-friendly snack or lunch idea, perfect for busy parents navigating baby-led weaning. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like chickpeas, spinach and cheese, these soft, golden pinwheels are packed with plant-based protein and essential nutrients to support growing babies and toddlers.
Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal prep, this easy BLW recipe is ideal for little hands to पकड़ and self-feed, making it a great option for babies from 6 months+. The creamy chickpea and cheese filling creates a smooth, flavourful texture, while the puff pastry bakes to a light, flaky finish that little ones will love.
These savoury pinwheels are perfect for lunchboxes, snacks on-the-go, or quick family meals, and can be served warm or cold. They’re also freezer-friendly, making them a great make-ahead option for meal prep.
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Ingredients
- 1 x 400g tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 x 200g tub of garlic and herb cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (62g) of grated cheddar cheese
- 2 handfuls of fresh spinach
- 1 x 320g sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper
Place the chickpeas, cream cheese, cheese and spinach into a food processor and blend to form a hummus consistency
Unroll the puff pastry sheet and spread it evenly with the chickpea 'hummus’
Re-roll the pastry sheet horizontally
Use a sharp knife to cut the pinwheels every 2cm
Place the pinwheels onto the baking tray
Bake the pinwheels in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown
Serve once cooled.
Notes
These Chickpea Protein Pinwheels are a quick and easy BLW-friendly snack or lunch, made with chickpeas, spinach and cheese. Soft, nutritious and perfect for little hands, they’re ideal from 6 months+ and great for meal prep, lunchboxes or on-the-go bites.
Freezing and re-heating advice:
Let the food cool fully, slice and then place on a baking tray flat in the freezer for up to an hour. Then you can put them into an airtight container or freezer bags, this will stop them sticking together. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Remove as many from the freezer as you need and defrost fully at room temp or overnight in the fridge. Sprinkle with a little water and place the food on a baking tray in the oven at a low temp, or in the microwave. Heat until piping hot throughout, or serve at room temp.
Please follow NHS guidance on safe preparation and storage of food.
How To Serve for 6-7 months: Slice into finger width pieces and offer one slice at a time.
How To Serve for 8-9 months+: Cut the slice in half or quarters depending on appetite. Cut into smaller bite sized pieces for older babies to help develop or master pincer grip.
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