The Homemade Baby Food Recipes Blog

Back in January we wrote a post all about the virtues of a well made pizza (Why Pizza Is Not A Junk Food – Well, Not Always). Today we have for you the most un-junky pizza recipe you can think of – because, instead of an all-bread base, it has one made from eggplant (also [...]

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Today we have a delicious quiche recipe that both your baby AND you will enjoy! We love making quiche – and the great thing is that it’s a very versatile food! It’s wonderful served hot or cold (as a matter of fact, our baby prefers it cold because the quiche is more ‘solid’ and easy [...]

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Butternut squash is one of our favourite baby foods! Its vibrant colour is a great indicator of the large amount of beta-carotene and other nutrients it contains… and its soft texture is just perfect for baby food beginners! It makes a good finger food, too – steamed butternut squash dice tossed with a little cinnamon [...]

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If black beans are not something you have thought about including in your baby food recipes, then perhaps today’s post and this so-so-simple recipe may just persuade you to give them a try! Black beans are full of wonderful nutrients for your little one and these yummy cakes make a fantastic way for him to [...]

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Today’s unique recipe produces a nutritious, egg free pancake for your baby that makes a wonderful, gummable finger food! This recipe calls for chickpea (or garbanzo bean) flour, a gluten-free flour that’s commonly used in Indian cuisine and which you’ll usually find sold in ethnic food stores as ‘gram flour’. Also known as besan, chickpea [...]

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Once your baby is comfortably feeding himself and can bite and chew, then a simple, healthy sandwich makes just as convenient a lunch-time food for him as it does for you! The only problem is… you may be stumped for ideas as to just WHAT to put in your baby’s sandwiches! After all, typical deli [...]

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These baked mozzarella sticks are deliciously goo-ey and make a great snack food for older babies to eat with their fingers! We recommend these from about 12 months plus, as they have rather a crunch to them (we actually served them as a party food on our youngest daughter’s first birthday!). Traditionally considered to be [...]

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Today we have a recipe for you that’s very easy to prepare and which makes convenient, bite sized chicken treats that your baby can enjoy as a finger food. We started making these for our youngest son once he was a year old, although your baby may be able to manage them a little earlier. [...]

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Did you know that canned (or tinned) sardines are brimming with beneficial nutrients for your baby? They are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which not only help with the development of your baby’s brain, but are also a great immunity booster. Sardines are also very high in calcium (particularly when packed with their bones) [...]

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Today we have a recipe to help you make tasty little turnovers (or empanadas) for your baby – a wonderful treat for babies who are already somewhat accomplished with finger foods! This recipe isn’t complicated, but it does involve some chilling time, so it’s a dish you need to plan ahead for. We recommend making [...]

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