Five Easy First Recipes

Easy First Recipes

BananaPeanut ButterMini Pancakes

Starting age6 months+Total time5–7 minYield4–5 pancakes

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Mash the banana until mostly smooth. Stir in the egg, oat flour, peanut butter, and cinnamon.
Warm a non-stick pan over low heat with a few drops of oil or butter.

Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake into the pan.
Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.

Allergen note Introduce egg, gluten, and peanut first.

Storage Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.

Easy First Recipes

BeefVeggieMini Patties

Starting age6 months+Total time20–25 minYield5–6 patties

Ingredients:

Ground beef — 1 lb (400 g) lean ground beef

Instructions:

Gently mix the beef, carrot, oats, onion, garlic, cumin, and parsley.
Shape into small patties sized for baby to hold.

Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a few drops of olive oil.
Brown both sides and cook through completely before serving.

Allergen note Introduce wheat first if using standard oats or flour.

Storage Refrigerate 1 day or freeze up to 3 months.

Easy First Recipes

CreamyCarrot TofuRice Porridge

Starting age6 months+Total time3+ hoursYield6 cups

Ingredients:

Coconut milk — 1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk

Coconut oil — 1 Tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil

Instructions:

Soak rinsed rice in water overnight, then drain.
Shred the carrots. Add rice, carrots, green onions, coconut milk, and 8 cups water to a pot.
Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered, stirring until creamy.
Remove and discard the green onions.

Saute tofu and bok choy in coconut oil until golden and tender.
Top cooled porridge with tofu and bok choy. Cut for baby's stage.
Offer with a pre-loaded spoon for self-feeding.

Allergen note Contains soy.

Storage Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Easy First Recipes

Mini HeartTortillaPizzas

Starting age7–8 months+Total time10 minYieldAbout 4 pizzas

Ingredients:

Tomatoes — 4 Tbsp low-sodium tomato sauce

Instructions:

Cut the tortillas into hearts with a cookie cutter.
Spread sauce on one heart, top with a second heart, then add another thin layer of sauce.

Sprinkle with mozzarella and finish with oregano or basil.
Air fry 5 minutes on medium, or bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10–15 minutes.

Allergen note Introduce dairy and wheat first.

Storage Refrigerate up to 3 days; best served right away.

Easy First Recipes

MushroomOmeletFingers

Starting age6 months+Total time15 minYield6–8 strips

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Instructions:

Wipe the mushrooms clean, then finely chop them.
Warm 2 teaspoons oil in a small covered skillet. Cook mushrooms until soft, about 1 minute.
Cool mushrooms for 2 minutes, then whisk with the eggs.
Add the remaining oil to the skillet over medium heat.

Pour in the egg mixture, cover, and cook until firm, 6-8 minutes.
Slide onto a board and cut into strips two adult fingers wide.
Cool, then offer one strip for self-feeding.

Allergen note Introduce egg first.

Storage Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.

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