There are HelloFresh meals that you enjoy, and then there are HelloFresh meals that make you say, “Can we put this one on repeat forever?” The HelloFresh Bang Bang Tofu Tacos landed firmly in that second category. For this week’s family dinner, not only did my husband cook (as usual — the hero of these HelloFresh adventures), but we also had Grandma join us at the table. That’s how you know it was special. Spoiler: there were no leftovers.
Roslyn is now 13 months old, which makes every meal a bit of a mystery. Will she love it? Will she throw it on the floor? Will the dog end up eating better than the rest of us? The suspense keeps mealtime interesting. In this HelloFresh Bang Bang Tofu Tacos baby review, I’ll share what worked for her, the baby-friendly modifications we made, and why this one is sticking in our rotation.
Making HelloFresh Baby-Friendly: Bang Bang Tofu Tacos Edition
The first (and easiest) step for making this recipe baby-friendly was skipping the sweet chili sauce and spicy mayonnaise on Roslyn’s portion. As delicious as those are for adults, they’re definitely not toddler-approved. Instead, we kept her tofu plain, just pan-fried until golden.
We also made sure to chop everything into very small pieces right from the get-go. Tiny hands and mouths do better with small, manageable bites, and it keeps meal time from turning into “Mom, I’m choking!” panic. (Ten out of ten, do recommend the extra chopping.)
One hiccup we hit with this recipe? The avocado. When the kit arrived, ours was rock-hard. Rookie move: we put it straight into the fridge instead of letting it soften on the counter. Thankfully, after a weekend in the fridge it ripened nicely, so by the time we circled back to tacos it was good to go. Lesson learned: don’t refrigerate avocados.
Roslyn’s HelloFresh Baby Review: Bang Bang Tofu Tacos
Now, on to the main event — Roslyn’s reaction.
At first, she tossed her tofu right off the high chair tray as if to say, “Nice try, parents.” But toddlers are unpredictable little critics, and within a few minutes she changed her mind. She started eating the tofu happily, which was a relief because it’s such a great protein source.
She wasn’t wild about the rice (not her favorite food lately), but she still nibbled away at it. The real surprise hit? Radish slices. Who knew a one-year-old would get excited about radish? She munched those down like a champ. The tortilla got the cold shoulder at first, but then she circled back and gave it a fair try.
At the end of the meal, she’d had a balanced plate of tofu, veggies, tortilla, and rice — and honestly, that’s a win in toddler world.
The Adult Perspective: Would We Order It Again?
Oh, absolutely. The HelloFresh Bang Bang Tofu Tacos were light, fresh, and flavorful. The crunch of the radish against creamy avocado, plus the savory tofu and a drizzle of spicy mayo on the grown-ups’ portions? Perfection. Even Grandma gave it her seal of approval.
The only downside? No leftovers. Normally we like when HelloFresh recipes stretch into a lunch the next day, but between the three adults and one determined toddler, the tacos vanished. It was that good.
Final Thoughts on HelloFresh Bang Bang Tofu Tacos Baby Review
Cooking with HelloFresh always takes the stress out of family meals, but this recipe was a standout. Easy to modify for Roslyn, delicious for the adults, and a fun dinner to share with Grandma. While Roslyn didn’t devour every element (rice and tortillas are still hit-or-miss), she did enjoy tofu and radish — and most importantly, she stayed at the table with us, exploring new foods.
That’s the beauty of doing HelloFresh meals with a baby: even if she doesn’t eat everything, she gets to be part of the family rhythm, watching and learning. And every so often, like tonight, she surprises us by discovering a new favorite food.
So, would we recommend HelloFresh Bang Bang Tofu Tacos for families with a baby? Absolutely. Just skip the spicy sauces, chop everything small, and don’t refrigerate your avocado. Bonus points if you invite Grandma over.
Because some meals aren’t just about the food — they’re about the memory.
