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Ready to start feeding your baby solid foods? These healthy baby breakfast recipes were developed by a Registered Dietitian (and mom) to make sure they support your little one’s dietary needs and taste delicious! They’re the perfect way to introduce your baby to a variety of foods and minimize your prep at the same time!
Baby Led Weaning Breakfast Ideas
If you’re a new parent feeling intimidated by baby led weaning, you’re in the right place! Although this approach is different from how many of us grew up (ahem, baby food and rice puffs), it’s the best way to prepare your child for a lifetime of healthy eating. You’ll offer them ample fruits and veggies, iron, healthy fats, and fiber and also teach them how to listen to their own body’s cues about hunger.
Plus, these recipes are so delicious that everyone will want to eat them! That means you can make one recipe and serve it to the whole family at once, simplifying breakfast time from here on out. It’s the best of both worlds!
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Baby Breakfast Recipes
Below, you’ll find dozens of my dietitian-formulated baby breakfast ideas, including sweet and savory options, make-ahead recipes you can keep in the freezer, and much more.
Banana Zucchini Pancakes
These veggie-infused pancakes have plenty of zucchini but taste more like banana bread thanks to the mashed banana. Plus, you can store extras in the fridge for easy breakfasts on those busy mornings!
Baby Frittata Recipe
This is one of the first finger foods I offered our babies. I love that you can make a batch once and reheat for days, and they’re a good way to serve iron-rich leafy greens, which can sometimes be tricky to feed little ones!
ABC Muffins
The sweetness of mashed banana and applesauce makes these apple, banana, and carrot muffins sweet enough without any added sugar!
Spinach Banana Waffles
If you have a picky eater who won’t eat greens, try this recipe! It’s an excellent way to incorporate some spinach into their diet without a fight. Plus, they taste sweet from the banana!
Single Serve Baked Oats
Oats are an essential ingredient in many of my baby breakfast recipes because they are fiber-rich, keeping those tummies full for a while. This basic recipe can be adapted with different fruits and seasonings for an easy breakfast any day of the week.
Mini Sweet Potato Muffins
Sweet potato might not be a common choice for muffins, but it’s a fun alternative to pumpkin that tastes wonderful with maple syrup, peanut butter, and almond flour in these gluten-free muffins.
Egg Donuts
Kids of all ages are drawn to the ring shape of these savory breakfast donuts, which are easy to hold and much more fun than a pile of scrambled eggs. They also have broccoli for an extra dose of veggies in the morning!
Mini Blueberry Banana Muffins
I love to use almond flour as the base for these muffins because it adds extra healthy fats, protein, and fiber that young kids really need. The combination of blueberry and banana always tastes amazing, too!
Baby Cereal Pancakes
Pancakes are a regular option in our house, and these use iron-fortified baby cereal to meet your child’s nutritional needs. Plus, they’re so soft and tender, thanks to a little banana.
Banana French Toast
Did you know you can make French toast with mashed banana? This recipe is always a hit, and you can serve easy-to-hold French toast fingers to babies as young as 6 months of age.
Healthy Date Muffins
Dates add a rich, sweet flavor but are lower on the glycemic index than regular brown sugar. Kids of all ages love this recipe, so we always have a batch in the freezer. They’re perfect for little hands!
Blueberry Bliss Balls
We love making energy balls for the entire family, and these blueberry-infused ones are a stand-by. They get a strong blueberry flavor from frozen blueberries and contain oats, cashews, dates, and coconut for fats, protein, fiber, and sweetness.
Plus, they’re easy to hold with a palmar grasp, and are appropriate for kids from 6 months up.
Try these strawberry bliss balls for a fun twist!
BLW Overnight Oats
Even babies love overnight oats! This version can be made with breast milk as well to make the most of your freezer stash and offer additional healthy fats.
3-Ingredient Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies
You only need applesauce, dates, and oats for these breakfast cookies. Their soft texture is great for teething, too!
Mini Egg Bites
Egg bites are a great way to serve some protein in the morning while also offering iron and fiber, thanks to bell peppers and spinach.
Banana Bread Muffins with 2 Bananas
Banana bread is a great option for the whole family, and this bite-sized version is great any time of the day! We like to make a big batch and keep the extras in the freezer for healthy grab and go breakfasts or snacks whenever needed.
3-Ingredient Protein Waffles
You won’t believe how tender and flavorful these waffles are or that they’re made with cottage cheese! Print this one out to keep on your fridge for an easy, protein-packed breakfast for the whole family.
Mango Popsicles
Teething babies love the cold, sweet flavor of these mango popsicles! They’re made with just mango and coconut milk, making them free from refined sugar.
Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
One tray of this baked oatmeal = healthy breakfasts all week long! Serve it with fresh fruits and a little yogurt for a simple, baby-friendly meal that will be ready in just moments!
Carrot Zucchini Muffins
This easy recipe tastes like a cross between zucchini bread and carrot cake, and is loaded with healthy fats to support your little one’s developing body. They also contain no added sugar!
Apple Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
These tender oatmeal bars have a slightly chewy texture that makes them so much fun to eat! Plus, this is a great way to introduce nuts to minimize the risk of food allergies later on.
3-Ingredient Banana Waffles
Banana bread in waffle form? Yes, please! They’re also easy to cut into different sizes to fit any stage of the BLW process.
Pumpkin Oat Waffles
These tender waffles are a great way to sneak in some heart-healthy fiber to keep your baby full and support their digestive health. They have a lovely fall flavor that pairs well with whipped cream cheese.
3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Three-ingredient recipes are a game changer! They’re so easy to make, and you don’t have to spend a fortune on expensive ingredients. This one uses oats, bananas, and peanut butter, which are common staples most of already have on hand.
Scrambled Eggs for Baby
If you need a quick and wholesome meal on the fly, scrambled eggs are the perfect choice! I like to make them with Greek yogurt for a softer, creamier texture kids love.
3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars
These tender bars are so sweet and nutty! They’re perfect for 6 month olds who are just learning to feed themselves.
Baby Pancakes with Blueberries
Thanks to a little overripe banana, these oatmeal pancakes are soft and sweet, but it’s the little explosions of fresh blueberries that take them over the top. They’re a great alternative to traditional blueberry pancakes!
Applesauce Overnight Oatmeal
For babies who love apples, this recipe has both applesauce and fresh apple pieces for a sweet, fall flavor. Great for a quick breakfast!
Baby Banana Bread
Banana bread is a great breakfast side, and this version was formulated specifically for babies to be higher in fat and naturally sweetened. It’s so filling and such a great introduction to nuts, too!
Pumpkin French Toast Sticks
We love French toast around here, especially when it tastes like pumpkin! Pumpkin puree is mixed into the milk mixture, so you get that pumpkin spice flavor in every bite.
Carrot Zucchini Banana Muffins
I like to add vegetables into as many recipes as possible, which gets children used to the flavor of veggies in a neutral way and adds a boost of nutrients. One batch of these mini muffins makes 24, so you can freeze extras for later!
Baby Oatmeal
Turn baby porridge into finger food! They feel more like baked oatmeal and are so soft for babies to hold with their hands. We like to serve them with nut butter and fresh fruit.
Jam for Baby
This sugar-free jam is loaded with fiber and healthy fats but still has a sweet, fresh flavor. Great for toast, sandwiches, topping yogurt, and more!
Broccoli Cheese Waffles
Incorporate some veggies into the day with these savory chaffles! Since waffles can be a little time-consuming, I recommend prepping a big batch once and freezing the extras for later. So easy!
Strawberry Banana Oat Bars
The strawberries add a fresh, fruity flavor that makes these bars extra special.
Pumpkin Pops
These creamy pops only require 4 ingredients and are the perfect make-ahead treat for teething babies or any time you want to add in an extra serving of veggies!
Mashed Sweet Potato Fritters
Crispy on the outside and tender and sweet on the inside, these sweet potato fritters are a fantastic way to introduce young children to sweet potatoes. Plus, the fritters are easy to hold, making them a great finger food for young babies.
Unsweetened Applesauce
Applesauce is one of the most iconic baby foods, and this homemade version is made with the skins on for extra fiber and nutrients. Keep a batch in the fridge or freezer for whenever!
Mango Puree for Babies
Blended frozen mango turns into a sweet, creamy treat that tastes like dessert, but it’s made with 100% fruit! Great for warm summer mornings.
Zucchini Frittata Muffins
Although these egg muffins are loaded with zucchini, the cheese flavor stands out the most. Perfect for picky eaters who need a little extra protein and iron!
Hulk Pancakes
These green hulk pancakes are a fun way to incorporate those leafy greens, and they’re naturally sweetened too!
Baby Led Weaning Breakfast Ideas
This is just the start! There are so many healthy baby breakfast possibilities. For a balanced meal, I always recommend incorporating a source of iron with some fresh fruit or veggies, some sort of starch, and healthy fats. These are some helpful go-to options:
- Pancakes + thinly spread nut butter + fruit
- Frittata fingers + strips of avocado toast + strawberries
- Scrambled egg + mini muffins + fruit
- French toast strips + nut butter + applesauce
- Overnight oats
- Full fat yogurt + waffles + fruit
- Toast fingers + mashed avocado + scrambled eggs + fruit
- Protein waffle + nut butter + fruit
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