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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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Homemade Mashed Potatoes For Babies and Toddlers

These homemade mashed potatoes for babies are smooth, creamy and perfect from 6 months. Made with just potatoes, milk and butter, they're an easy baby-led weaning side dish that pairs well with vegetables, fish or chicken. Includes storage, freezing and serving tips for babies and toddlers.

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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 Creamy Cream Cheese Tuna Dip Recipe For Baby

This quick creamy cream cheese tuna dip is a simple baby-led weaning recipe suitable from 6 months. Made with tuna, full-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt, it's ready in just 5 minutes and is perfect as a dip, sandwich filling or spread. Learn how to serve tuna safely to babies, plus storage tips and serving ideas for the whole family.

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Healthy Apple and Oat Smoothie For a BLW Breakfast

This healthy apple and oat smoothie is a quick baby-led weaning breakfast suitable from 6 months. Made with apple puree, rolled oats and milk, it's naturally sweet with no added sugar, easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months. It also makes a nutritious snack for toddlers and the whole family.

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Easy Cottage Cheese Omlette Recipe For Babies

This easy cottage cheese omelette for babies is a quick, protein-packed baby-led weaning recipe suitable from 6 months. Made with eggs, full-fat cottage cheese and herbs, it's soft, nutritious and easy to hold, making it ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Includes serving ideas, storage tips and simple ingredient swaps for the whole family.

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Cottage Cheese and Strawberries Cup For Babies

This Cottage Cheese and Strawberries Cup is a quick, protein-rich breakfast or snack for babies from 6 months. Made with full-fat cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, fresh strawberries and optional peanut butter, it's perfect for baby-led weaning, easy to prepare in 10 minutes, and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for convenient make-ahead meals.

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A Hearty Leftover Turkey Cottage Pie Recipe For BLW

This leftover turkey cottage pie is a baby-led weaning recipe suitable from 6 months. Made with shredded cooked turkey, mashed potato, herbs and cranberries, it's a nutritious way to use Christmas leftovers. Freezer-friendly, easy to prepare in 35 minutes and ideal for babies, toddlers and the whole family.

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