18+ Home Made Baby Food Recipes
Introducing solids is an exciting milestone in your baby’s journey — and as a parent, you want every bite to count. From those very first spoonfuls of smooth purees to more textured meals, making your own baby food can be both simple and rewarding.
Not only do you know exactly what’s going into your baby’s body, but you can also tailor flavors, textures, and ingredients to suit their stage and needs.
In this blog, we’ve gathered a variety of baby food recipes that are nutritious, easy to prepare, and full of real, wholesome ingredients.
Whether you’re just starting out with single-ingredient purees or ready to explore baby-friendly bowls and finger foods, these recipes will help you feel confident and inspired at mealtime.
Let’s make feeding time fun, flavorful, and full of love — one tiny bite at a time.
Apple and Pear Puree
Steamed Apples and Pears cubed and slightly pureed with a pinch of cinnamon and all spice.
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Standard flapjack stack with a wedge or two of steamed apples and a dash of cinnamon.
Avocado and Banana Smoothie
Avocado and banana puree with a dash of water.
Blueberry & Oatmeal
Oatmeal and pureed blueberries. Tasty and Healthy.
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut steamed till soft, puree with a dash of water, a little cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Carrot & Sweet Potato Puree
Pureed carrot and sweet potato, wiith a dash of all spice.
Cheesy Cauliflour Mash
Cauliflower steamed and pureed with a small handful of grated cheese.
Chicken & Quinoa Bowl
Slightly seasoned chicken breasts cooked and shredded, some cooked quinoa and a small amount of peas and carrots, makes a delicious lunch or dinner option for your little one.
Lentil Veggie Stew Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup red lentils (rinsed well) – 1 small carrot, peeled and chopped -1 small potato or sweet potato, peeled and diced – 1/2 zucchini or courgette, chopped – 1/4 onion (optional, for babies 8 months+) – 1 small tomato, peeled and chopped (or 2 tbsp puree) – 1 1/2 cups water or sodium-free vegetable broth – 1 tsp olive oil (added after cooking)
Mango & Banana Mash
Pureed mango and banana with a dash of honey.
Mango & Coconut Rice
coconut rice and steamed mango with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Banana & Oats
Cooked oats with a few slices of bananas.
Pea & Mint Puree
Cooked peas and fresh mint in a processor, blended to a puree, served with a protein.
Peach & Yoghurt Delight
Steamed peaches pureed and some plain yoghurt a dash of honey. Tots will love this.
Pumpkin & Quinoa Bowl
Cooked pumpkin and cooked quinoa.
Rice & Apple Pudding
2 tbsp rice (white or brown, well-rinsed) – 1 small apple (peeled, cored, and grated or finely chopped) – 1 cup water or baby’s usual milk (breast milk or formula, added after cooking) – A pinch of cinnamon (optional, for babies 7+ months)
Soft Veggie Pasta
Steamed veggies, cooked pasta with a small smear of butter for extra flavor.
Sweet Potato & Avo Mash
Cooked Sweet Potato and mashed avocado.
Turkey & Apple Bowl
1/4 cup ground turkey or finely chopped cooked turkey breast – 1 small apple (peeled, cored, and finely chopped or grated) – 1/2 small sweet potato or carrot (peeled and diced) 1/2 cup water or sodium-free chicken broth – 1 tsp olive oil or a small knob of unsalted butter (optional, for healthy fats)
