Once your baby has got to grips with those first finger foods when baby-led weaning, it’s important to continue to introduce a wide variety of healthy foods, flavours and textures early on. And here are 10 of Annabel’s most popular baby-led weaning recipes with young families.
Remember, baby-led weaning doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing method. You can choose to feed your baby soft finger foods and small portions of family meals alongside spoon-feeding purees. The important thing is that both you and your baby feel content and comfortable in your routine.
For lots more ideas, Annabel’s Baby-Led Weaning Recipe Book is great, whether you’re exclusively baby-led weaning or looking for food ideas to feed alongside purees.
Top 10 recipes to get you started on your baby-led weaning journey
Broccoli, Chicken & Potato Bites
It’s important to pack in those more bitter tasting veggies into baby’s diet, and Annabel’s bites are the ideal soft finger food for little explorers.
It’s baked eggs, but not as we know it! This is a great batch-cook recipe for a heathy to-go breakkie, brunch or lunch. Babies and grown-ups will love these marvellous muffins.
Bursting with vitamins and minerals these fresh and fruity lollies are great for teething and a fantastic way to make sure your baby is getting lots of essential nutrients in their diet.
Babies need plenty of iron in their diet and Annabel’s mini burgers are a hands-down favourite with families, as they include a hint of sweetness from the grated apple. These are perfect for freezing too.
Great balls of goodness! Chicken on its own can be a little bland for babies, but this recipe is super succulent and packed with great ingredients. Batch cook for busy days!
Oily fish such as salmon is the best source of omega 3 essential fatty acids for your growing baby, and these mini fishcakes are the ideal way to serve fish to the whole family.
If you’re looking for a super-nutritious snack which you can share with baby, look no further than these mini energy balls. So quick to make (and even quicker to eat!).
Babies will love the sweetness of Annabel’s roasted batons coated with Parmesan and sage. Cut large enough for your tot to hold easily in their fist so that one end sticks out.
Annabel’s power-packed frittata is amazing for any occasion. Serve to the family with a side salad, cut into fingers for baby, or cut a cold wedge for those lunchboxes. Eggs rule!
Annabel Karmel’s Baby-Led Weaning Recipe Book is filled with 120 quick, easy and nutritious recipes, essential advice and tips to let your baby take the lead.