Baby Led Weaning Easy Recipes for Baby, Toddler & Family
Welcome to my recipe blog!
Here you will find all of my original baby led weaning FREE recipes that I have written, made and tried out! You can browse through the individual recipes, take a look at the categories and tags or use the search box below for some inspiration!
Enjoy making and trying out with your little ones and do let me know how you get on!
11 Month Old Breakfast Ideas For Baby Led Weaning
Breakfast times do not have to be stressful with these breakfast ideas for your 11 month old. They are fun and some even mess free! A good start to the day!
Healthy Egg Muffin For Baby Led Weaning and Toddler
These baby-led weaning egg muffins are a healthy finger food recipe for babies from 6 months+, as well as toddlers and the whole family. Made with eggs, grated carrot, courgette and milk, they're naturally soft, protein-rich and easy for little hands to hold. They're perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes or snacks, can be made ahead, and freeze well, making them an ideal batch-cook recipe for busy parents.
How To Introduce Baby Led Weaning Banana To Babies
Wondering how to introduce bananas to your baby? This baby-led weaning guide shows you how to serve banana safely from 6 months, with simple preparation tips, storage advice and an easy banana toast recipe made with mashed banana, smooth peanut butter and flaxseed. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or a healthy snack, it's a nutritious finger food that encourages independent eating.
Easy Pan Fried Bananas With Cinnamon - No Added Sugar
These easy pan fried bananas are a soft, no added sugar finger food for babies from 6 months+, making them perfect for baby-led weaning, as well as toddlers and the whole family. Made with just banana, a little unsalted butter and ground ginger, they caramelise into a naturally sweet snack, breakfast or dessert that's gentle on little gums and easy to hold. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months, making them ideal for meal prep and batch cooking.
Healthy Basic Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe For Baby
This healthy tuna pasta salad recipe is a quick and nutritious baby-led weaning lunch for babies from 6 months+ as well as toddlers and the whole family. Made with soft penne pasta, flaked tuna in spring water, grated carrot and cucumber, it provides protein, omega-3 fatty acids and plenty of texture for self-feeding. It can be served warm or cold, stores in the fridge for up to 3 days, and is freezer-friendly, making it an easy make-ahead meal for busy parents.
Quick BLW Breakfast Recipes For Busy Parents
Quick baby led weaning breakfast recipes that are easy to make and suitable for the whole family to enjoy on those busy mornings, any day of the week.
Risotto For Toddlers and Babies In a Creamy Sauce
This creamy risotto for babies is a simple baby-led weaning recipe suitable from 6 months+ and is perfect for babies, toddlers and the whole family. Made with Arborio rice, a zero-salt stock cube, cream cheese and chives, it creates a soft, easy-to-eat meal that's ideal for little hands and developing eaters. The recipe is naturally vegetarian, can be made dairy-free with vegan cream cheese, and pairs well with vegetables, tofu or shredded chicken. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze well, making it an excellent make-ahead meal for busy families.
Healthy Applesauce Oatmeal Bars With No Added Sugar
Healthy Applesauce Oatmeal Bars are a soft, no added sugar baby-led weaning snack for babies from 6 months+, toddlers and the whole family. Made with rolled oats, unsweetened apple purée, flaxseed, cinnamon and full-fat Greek yogurt, these wholesome oat bars are naturally sweet, easy to hold and perfect for self-feeding. They're ideal as a healthy baby snack, breakfast on the go or lunchbox treat, and can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months, making them perfect for batch cooking and busy families.
Homemade Banana Fruit Popsicles Recipe For Toddlers
Banana popsicles for baby are a healthy frozen snack for babies from 6 months+ and toddlers, made especially for baby-led weaning and teething. These easy homemade banana popsicles are made with ripe bananas, full-fat Greek yogurt and optional baby-friendly toppings such as oats or smooth peanut butter. Naturally sweet with no added sugar (when made without sprinkles), they're easy for little hands to hold, can be adapted for different ages, and are perfect as a cooling summer snack or healthy dessert. Store them in the freezer for up to 3 months in an airtight container for a quick grab-and-go snack.
ABC Bagel Recipe For Baby Led Weaning and Toddlers
This ABC Bagel recipe for baby-led weaning is a soft homemade finger food made especially for babies from 6 months+, toddlers and young children learning to self-feed. Made with grated apple, banana, carrot, Greek yogurt and self-raising flour, these healthy homemade baby bagels introduce naturally sweet fruit and vegetables in an easy-to-hold shape that's ideal for first bagels, baby-led weaning lunches, snacks or breakfast. They can be served plain or topped with mashed avocado, cream cheese or unsalted butter, and they're perfect for batch cooking as they keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Simple Porridge Fingers Baby Led Weaning Recipe
Simple porridge fingers are a soft baby-led weaning breakfast or snack for babies from 6 months+ who are learning to self-feed. Made with rolled oats, banana, milk, flaxseed, chia seeds and raspberries, these easy baked oat bars are naturally soft, easy to hold and packed with fibre and iron to support growing babies. They also make a great make-ahead breakfast, lunchbox snack or healthy finger food for toddlers. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months for quick, nutritious meals whenever you need them.
Banana Blackberry Muffins For Babies and Toddlers
Simple porridge fingers are a soft baby-led weaning breakfast or snack for babies from 6 months+ who are learning to self-feed. Made with rolled oats, banana, milk, flaxseed, chia seeds and raspberries, these easy baked oat bars are naturally soft, easy to hold and packed with fibre and iron to support growing babies. They also make a great make-ahead breakfast, lunchbox snack or healthy finger food for toddlers. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months for quick, nutritious meals whenever you need them.
How To Make Easy Applesauce Freeze Bites For BLW
What are applesauce freeze bites and who are they for? Applesauce freeze bites are small frozen drops of apple purée suitable for babies from 6 months following baby-led weaning, as well as toddlers looking for a refreshing snack. Made with just one ingredient—no-added-sugar apple purée—they're quick to prepare, naturally sweet and ideal for teething babies. Freeze on a lined tray until solid, then store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months or in the fridge for up to 3 days after thawing. Homemade applesauce or other fruit purées, such as pear, strawberry or prune, work just as well for easy variety.
Chicken Mince Pasta Recipe For Baby and Toddler
Chicken Mince Pasta for Baby is a healthy, protein-rich family meal suitable from 6 months+ for baby-led weaning. Made with chicken mince, passata, herbs, mozzarella and soft penne pasta, it's an easy batch-cook recipe that's perfect for babies, toddlers and the whole family. Cook the pasta until very soft for younger babies, then store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for future meals.
Cottage Cheese Fruit Smoothie Recipe With Blueberry
This cottage cheese fruit smoothie is a quick, creamy breakfast or snack for babies from 6 months, toddlers and the whole family. Made with full-fat cottage cheese, blueberries, whole milk and Greek yogurt, it provides protein, calcium and natural fruit goodness in just 5 minutes. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months, making it an easy make-ahead option for busy families.
Healthy Date Peanut Butter Balls For Baby and Toddler
Healthy Date Peanut Butter Balls are a soft, no-bake snack for babies from 6 months, toddlers and the whole family. Made with rolled oats, Medjool dates and smooth peanut butter, they're naturally sweet with no added sugar, easy to prepare in just 10 minutes and perfect for baby-led weaning. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months for a convenient make-ahead snack.
Baby Sandwich Lunch Recipe For Babies and Toddlers
This Baby Sandwich Lunch Recipe is a quick baby-led weaning lunch suitable from 6 months+, made with soft wholemeal bread, full-fat cream cheese and mashed strawberries. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's an easy finger food that's naturally sweet with no added sugar, can be made dairy-free if needed, and stores in the fridge for 3 days or freezer for up to 3 months.
Healthy Date and Banana Loaf Recipe No Added Sugar
This Healthy Date and Banana Loaf Recipe is a soft, naturally sweet snack suitable for babies from 6 months and ideal for baby-led weaning. Made with ripe banana, dates, oats, eggs and flaxseed, it contains no added sugar while providing a moist texture that's easy for little hands to hold. Enjoy it as a snack, breakfast or even a first birthday smash cake. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.
Greek Yogurt and Peanut Butter Pots For Babies
Greek Yogurt and Peanut Butter Pots for Babies are a simple baby-led weaning breakfast or snack suitable from 6 months of age. Made with full-fat Greek yogurt and smooth 100% peanut butter, they provide protein, healthy fats and calcium while introducing peanut safely. Ready in just 5 minutes, they can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for a refreshing teething-friendly treat.
Simple Baby Led Weaning Mango Cookies From 6 Months
These simple baby-led weaning mango cookies are a healthy snack for babies from 6 months. Made with just ripe mango, oats and flaxseed, they're naturally sweet with no added sugar, soft enough for little hands to hold, freezer friendly and perfect for breakfast, snack time or on-the-go.