Baby Led Weaning Easy Recipes for Baby, Toddler & Family

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Easy Lactation Smoothie Recipe To Boost Milk Supply

This easy lactation smoothie combines oats, blueberries, chia seeds and flaxseed into a creamy, nutrient-rich drink for breastfeeding mums. While no food is guaranteed to increase milk supply, this healthy smoothie provides fibre, iron and healthy fats that support a balanced postpartum diet. It's ready in just 10 minutes, freezer-friendly and can also be enjoyed by the whole family, including babies from 6 months when served as part of a varied weaning diet.

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Quick Chocolate Chip Flapjacks Recipe For Toddler

These Quick Chocolate Chip Flapjacks are a healthy, low sugar snack for babies from 6 months, toddlers and older children. Made with rolled oats, Greek yogurt, dark chocolate chips and flaxseed, they're naturally sweetened without golden syrup, soft enough for little eaters, freezer-friendly and perfect for lunchboxes, breakfast or after-school snacks.

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How To Serve Strawberries BLW and Toddler Recipe

Wondering how to serve strawberries for baby-led weaning? This guide explains safe strawberry preparation for babies from 6 months, allergy signs to watch for, serving suggestions, storage tips and includes an easy frozen strawberry puree recipe that's perfect for teething and healthy snacks.

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Quick Cottage Cheese Baby Recipe For Baby Led Weaning

These 2-ingredient cottage cheese balls are a quick, nutritious baby-led weaning snack suitable from 6 months. Made with full-fat cottage cheese and oats, they're naturally high in protein and calcium, easy for little hands to hold, and perfect for snacks, lunchboxes or breakfast. Includes storage tips, serving ideas and simple ingredient swaps.

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Healthy Raspberry Muffins Recipe For Baby and Toddler

These healthy raspberry muffins for babies are naturally sweetened with banana and packed with juicy raspberries, making them ideal for baby-led weaning from 6 months. Soft, easy to hold and free from added sugar, they're perfect for breakfast, snacks or lunchboxes. They can be made dairy-free or gluten-free with simple swaps and freeze well for busy families.

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Easy Cornflake Flapjacks Recipe For Toddlers and BLW

These easy Cornflake Flapjacks are a healthy baby-led weaning snack suitable from 6 months. Made with oats, crushed cornflakes, Greek yogurt and flaxseed, they're naturally sweet with no added sugar, easy to hold for little hands, freezer friendly and perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes or snacks.

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Spiced Gingerbread Flapjacks Recipe For Toddlers

These Spiced Gingerbread Flapjacks are a soft, naturally sweet baby-led weaning snack suitable from 6 months. Made with oats, banana, Greek yogurt, flaxseed and gentle ginger, they're perfect for lunchboxes, breakfasts on the go or healthy snacks. Freezer-friendly, easy to prepare in just 40 minutes and made with no added sugar.

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Healthy Santa Hats With Strawberries For Christmas

These healthy Strawberry Santa Hats are a simple Christmas snack for babies from 6 months, toddlers and the whole family. Made with fresh strawberries, full-fat Greek yogurt and optional coconut, they're naturally sweet, require no cooking and are perfect for baby-led weaning, festive parties or healthy Christmas treats.

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Quick Banana and Cranberry Bread Recipe For Babies

This healthy Banana and Cranberry Bread is a soft, naturally sweet loaf made with ripe bananas and cranberries, making it ideal for baby-led weaning from 6 months. With no added sugar, it's perfect for breakfast, snacks or lunchboxes and can be frozen for easy make-ahead meals.

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Apple Gingerbread Cake Recipe For Baby Led Weaning

This Apple Gingerbread Cake is a soft, naturally sweet baby-led weaning cake made with fresh apples and warming spices, without any added sugar. Suitable from 6 months, it's ideal as a healthy snack, lunchbox bake, Halloween treat or first birthday smash cake. Easy to freeze and loved by the whole family.

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