Easy, healthy recipes for littles
Tired of making little pancakes in the pan? Try sheet pan pancakes! These are made in the oven instead of on the stovetop. They cook so evenly in the oven and you don’t have to spend time spent flipping each pancake one by one. Afterwards, you can cut them into whatever shapes you want!
Not sure how to introduce meat to your baby? Chicken drumsticks were one of the first types of meat I tried with my own baby (along with ground meat in the form of meatballs). Here’s a super simple recipe for baked drumsticks in the oven that the whole family can enjoy, too!
Here’s an easy but flavorful tomato pasta sauce that is baby-friendly, but kids and adults will love it too. Not only is it low in sodium with no added salt, it also contains a healthy mix of veggies. The recipe is easily adaptable to older eaters by adding in salt (and any other seasonings) as desired.
Turkey is a healthy meat option for babies as they start solids, and continue to be a great choice for toddlers and young kids as well! Turkey is a great source of protein, essential for your baby’s growth and development. It also is a good source of iron (especially the dark meat) as well as other vitamins and minerals.
All you need to make this simple berry yogurt are fruit and plain yogurt! This is a simple but healthier alternative to store-bought flavored yogurt for kids because there is no added sugar and only fresh fruit.
One delicious option for baby-led weaning is banana roll-ups! Bananas are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, making them an excellent energy source for your baby.