12 Months Plus
Here's our favourite, hand-picked recipes for babies 12 months and older.
10-30 mins
medium
Porridge with fruity compote
A thoroughly fruity breakfast that the whole family can enjoy. Make sure you purée or mash the porridge and compote to the right texture for you
April 13, 2021
10-30 Minutes
super easy
Ratatouille
A versatile recipe that is great for the whole family. For toddlers and the rest of the family serve the ratatouille as a sauce over wholegrain p
April 13, 2021
10 Minutes
super easy
Broad beans and cream cheese
This recipe for broad beans and cream cheese on toast makes a great and delicious lunch that has a good mix of vitamins, some fibre, protein
April 13, 2021
30 minutes
easy
Banana and blueberry muffins
These gorgeous banana and blueberry muffins are bursting with flavour.
April 13, 2021
5-10 Minutes
super easy
Tofoo Scramble English Muffins
Here’s a tasty recipe Tofoo Scramble recipe that’s quick to make and sure to be a hit. Serves 2 Prep 5 min Cooking 10 min
April 13, 2021
20-35 minutes
hard
Tofoo balls in a Mediterranean sauce
This recipe for Tofoo balls in a Mediterranean sauce makes a tasty dinner for the whole family. Serves 2/3 Prep 20 min Cooking 35 min
April 13, 2021
10-30 Minutes
easy
Egg Brunch Muffins (V)
These brunch muffins are delicious at any time.
April 13, 2021
5-25 minutes
super easy
Dippy Eggs with Sweet Potato Soldiers (V)
Stand to attention! This recipe for dippy eggs with sweet potato soldiers is both fun and nutritious
April 13, 2021
10-15 minutes
super easy
Omelette Pinwheels (V)
These pinwheels don’t just taste great – they look great too!
April 13, 2021
10-20 Minutes
super easy
Dip Dip Chickpea and Carrot Pancakes (V)
Don’t wait for pancake day to enjoy these scrummy, nutritious pancakes with dippy eggs.
April 14, 2021
10-20 minutes
medium
Country Style Scramble (V)
This delicious country style scramble eggs recipe makes enough to feed the whole family!
April 14, 2021
20-35 minutes
medium
Piccolo’s Apple and Apricot Muffins
These deliciously moreish apple and apricot muffins are quick to make and ideal for snacks, in the lunchbox or tied up with a ribbon as a present
April 14, 2021
45 minutes
hard
Annabel Karmel’s Chicken Tikka Masala
There’s no reason why the whole family shouldn’t join in on curry nights – my Chicken Tikka Masala is a must-try with just the ri
April 14, 2021
35-40 Minutes
hard
Annabel Karmel’s Hidden Vegetable Bolognese
Re-fuel after a busy day with my super-tasty Bolognese recipe which is packed full of those all-important veggies. A great way towards thei
April 14, 2021
20 Minutes
easy
Chicken and Apple Balls – By leading children’s cookery author Annabel Karmel
My signature Chicken and Apple Balls recipe is where it all began and helped encourage my fussy eating son to eat chicken for the first time. Thi
April 14, 2021
15-20 Minutes
medium
Salmon with Carrots, Cheese and Tomatoes by leading children’s cookery author Annabel Karmel
Fish in your baby’s diet is so important. We know that the healthy fats contained in fish encourage growth as well as the development of your b
April 14, 2021
5 minutes
super easy
Banana and egg pancakes by the Grandparent Hub
These are great as a snack or for breakfast.
April 14, 2021
45 mins
super easy
Red Lentil Bake by the Grandparent Hub
Lentils and sweet potato are a great combination and make for a healthy meal. This recipe is simple to make.
April 14, 2021
25 Mins
super easy
Baked Sea Bass with Peas by The Grandparent Hub
Sea bass is a great healthy fish to use for all the family. Sea bass is very soft which lends itself really well to weaning. We would
April 14, 2021
15-20 Minutes
super easy
Boiled egg with broccoli and cheese soldiers
Here’s the perfect quick-fix lunch. It’s a fresh take on a boiled egg and soldiers. MAKES: 1 BOILED EGG WITH BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOLDIERS
April 14, 2021
1 Hour
medium
Packed with Veg Spaghetti Bolognese by Sarah Williams, mum of four
Sarah is a mum of four and the co-founder of Your Own Life Organised – lifestyle products including daily planners, mindfulness journals
April 15, 2021
15 minutes
easy
Mushroom and Spinach Puree by Pocketnannies
This recipe is great to use once weaning is established by using it as a way to pack out a main meal.
April 15, 2021
15 mins
easy
Ratatouille by Nanny Joyce from the Grandparent Hub
Many thanks to Nanny Joyce – Nanny to Sebastian (15 months) and Evie (3 and ¾) from The Grandparent Hub
April 15, 2021
15-25 Minutes
easy
Easy One Pot Chicken – By Leading Children’s Cookery Author Annabel Karmel
Chicken is great as it’s so versatile, plus it is also packed with protein and vitamin B12 to help babies grow. As with this recipe, you
April 15, 2021
10-30 Minutes
medium
Carrot, red lentil and garam masala purée
This Carrot, red lentil and garam masala purée is a more filling meal for your little ones, as the lentils provide lots of healthy protein. The
April 15, 2021
10 Minutes
super easy
Butternut Squash & Lentil Purée
This tasty recipe for butternut squash and lentil puree can be made for every stage of weaning. You can include other vegetables too.
April 15, 2021
10 Minutes
super easy
Super Green Purée
One of the best ways to get vitamins into your baby is to offer a good mix of vegetables and fruit and this brightly coloured purée us
April 15, 2021
15-20 Minutes
medium
Butternut squash, pea, broccoli and kale
You can choose how smooth or lumpy to make this yummy butternut squash, pea, broccoli and kale dish depending on where your little one is on 
April 15, 2021
10 Minutes
super easy
Broccoli and parmesan gratin – Dr Sarah Schenker
It’s good to introduce a vegetable with a strong flavour such as broccoli early on to challenge your baby’s taste buds and let him experience
April 28, 2021
10 Minutes
super easy
Apricots and Apricot Swirl – Dr Sarah Schenker
Apricots are another low GI good owing to their high fibre content, so although they taste sweet, there is no spike in blood sugar, instead they
April 28, 2021
15-25 Minutes
super easy
Avocado Pesto Spiral Pasta – Sally J. Hall, author of Plant Based Baby
Pasta is a favourite for adults and kids alike and there are so many shapes that you can really have fun. Start with tiny pasta shapes and progre
April 28, 2021
10 Minutes
super easy
All The Greens – Sally J. Hall, author of Plant Based Baby
One of the best ways to get vitamins into your baby is to offer a good mix of vegetables and fruit and this brightly coloured purée used three n
April 28, 2021
15-20 Minutes
super easy
Swedish Style Balls – Sally J. Hall, author Plant Based Baby
Great toddler snacks, these little balls of protein are great hot or cold, with mashed potatoes, with our tomato sauce or in a lunch box. You can
April 29, 2021
10-15 minutes
super easy
Bun In The Oven Pizza – Sally J. Hall, author of Plant Based Baby
This is another great use for our tomato sauce and it uses bits and pieces of vegetable that may be left in the bottom of the fridge. It’s also
April 29, 2021
30-40 minutes
super easy
Baby Banana Bread – Sally J. Hall, author of Plant Based Baby
This is great for using up over-ripe fruit and to offer some fibre in your baby’s diet. There’s also a little protein from the linseeds, and
April 29, 2021
10-30 Minutes
super easy
Instant Fruit Ice Creams – Sally J. Hall, author of Plant Based Baby
A very quick, simple and refreshing dessert for those lazy summer days. Serve in a little bowl or get some nice cones. The basis for all of these
April 29, 2021
15 Minutes
super easy
Courgette, Pea & Mint Puree
Siobhan Berry from MummyCooks.com is certified in infant nutrition and SOS trained in feeding a fussy or problem feeder. Siobhan is the author of
April 30, 2021
25 Minutes
super easy
Creamy chicken and veg hotpot recipe with thanks to Vital Baby
April 30, 2021
10 Minutes
super easy
Broccoli and pear puree – Dr Sarah Schenker
It’s good to introduce a vegetable with a strong flavour such as broccoli early on to challenge your baby’s taste buds and let him experience
May 2, 2021
super easy
Banana Pancakes with thanks to eco rascals
We first started making banana pancakes for my eldest daughter when she refused to be spoon fed. We started off using a lovely and super simple r
May 4, 2021
super easy
Watermelon Ice Lollies with thanks to eco rascals
We love a show stopper lolly and these Watermelon ice pops are as pleasing on the eye as they are to taste.
May 4, 2021
super easy
Spiced Broccoli and Cheese Muffins with thanks to London Paleo Girl
When we first made veggie muffins for our daughter as a snack we always thought to ourselves how bland they were. After playing around with herbs
May 4, 2021
1 hour
medium
Butternut Squash, Lentil and Kale Curry by Happy Tums
This flavourful meal is chocked full of nutrients. Butternut squash is a great source of Vitamin E, which helps to maintain healthy skin and eyes
May 4, 2022
10 Minutes
super easy
Apricot Mock’erons with thanks to Babease
A scrumptious snack that you and baby can both enjoy, these weaning treats are reminiscent of macarons, but are full of energy-boosting, immune s
May 5, 2022
1 hour
easy
Tuna, Pea and Cheese Rostis
A delicious recipe for tuna, pea and cheese rostis from Adam Shaw of At Dad's Table.
May 4, 2023
Tuna and Tomato Fish Cakes
These Tuna and Tomato Fish Cakes are great for lunches and dinners. Served with mangetout as a full meal.
May 11, 2023
Veggie Cous Cous Fingers
These veggie cous cous fingers are great finger food and perfect for baby led weaning with soft cous cous texture and packed with hidden vegetabl
May 11, 2023
Pea and Spinach Pasta
This Pea and Spinach baby led weaning meal includes all ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe for pea and spinach pasta.
May 11, 2023
40 minutes
easy
Strawberry Pinwheels
These delicious strawberry pinwheels are easy to make and perfect for weaning-friendly desserts
May 11, 2023
20 minutes
easy
Mango French Toast
Serve up a scrumptious breakfast of mango french toast for your little ones with this simple recipe
May 11, 2023
25 minutes
easy
Broccoli and cheese muffins
Try out these delicious broccoli and cheese muffins from I Love Greens. Easy to make, and a great way to sneak some veggies into your little oneâ
May 11, 2023
6 hours
easy
Slow cooked chicken tikka masala
This slow-cooked chicken tikka masala recipe from I Love Greens is a great choice for busy families who want to save time in the kitchen.
May 11, 2023
15 mins
easy
Apple Pie Oats
Delicious, nutritious, gently spiced and filling apple pie oats. The perfect way to introduce new flavours to your baby!
May 19, 2023