Encourage self-feeding with these delicious infant finger food recipes.
When should I introduce finger foods to my baby?
Visit the
guide to starting finger foods
to learn how to spot when your baby is ready and for some handy tips on getting started.
Which foods should I try first?
Visit
first finger foods
for a list of safe and nutritious foods to offer your baby.
If any of the ingredients shown in these recipes are new to your baby, it is important to apply the
four day rule
as you introduce them. This will help you identify and prevent potential
food allergies and digestive problems
.
Remember: never leave your baby unattended with finger foods - always be alert to the risk of choking.
1/2 small banana 2tbsp plain yogurt 1-2tbsp fresh, ripe peach, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces 1-2tbsp baby porridge/oatmeal (or regular oats ground in a food processor)
Mash the yogurt and banana together until well blended. Add the peach cubes and stir well, until the cubes are coated. Roll the cubes in the oatmeal flakes to make them easy for baby to pick up, then serve!
2oz softened butter 2oz sugar 1 egg (if your baby is under 1 year, you may prefer to use these egg substitutes) 3oz applesauce 4oz flour 2tsp baking powder pinch cinnamon
Preheat the oven to 200 deg C, 390 deg F. Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl until light. Beat in the egg until fluffy. Beat in the applesauce. Stir the dry ingredients together and add them to the bowl, blending just enough to moisten the dry ingredients. Spoon into greased muffin tins and bake for around 15 mins, until golden.
Bake the sweet potato in its skin, until tender. Cool, then carefully remove the skin. Cut into cubes, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.
Infant finger food recipes - Baby Chicken Fingers With Apple (age 7/8 months+)
9oz ground chicken 1 medium carrot 1 medium apple 1/2 garlic clove 1oz onion 1 small egg yolk, beaten 1oz fresh breadcrumbs pinch crushed, dried thyme pinch freshly ground black pepper
Peel and grate the carrot, apple, garlic and onion. Place into a mixing bowl, along with the ground chicken. Add the beaten egg, breadcrumbs, thyme and black pepper. Mix well. Take small balls of the mixture and roll into little "sausages". Place on a grill pan (broiler) and heat under the grill for 10 mins on each side. Allow to cool. Serve, or store some in the freezer for future use (if you haven't already eaten them!)
Heat the oven to 375 deg F, 190 deg C. Cook the broccoli, then drain and chop well. Combine with the remaining ingredients and mix well. Form the mixture into nugget shapes and place on a greased baking tray, about 3in apart. Bake for 20-25 mins, turning halfway through the cooking time. Serve warm.
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1 package of firm tofu 4oz finely crushed cornflakes 1oz Parmesan cheese, grated finely dash of garlic powder (optional) egg yolk, beaten well (or milk if you want to avoid eggs)
Preheat the oven to 350 deg F. Cut the tofu into nugget-sized pieces. Take each piece of tofu and dip it first into the egg (or milk), then into the crushed cornflakes. Make sure that they are completely covered. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray. Put the nuggets on the baking sheet and bake for around 20 mins, turning the tray after 10 mins.
Pre-heat the oven to 350 deg F, 180 deg C. Combine the ingredients and blend well. Roll into 1in balls. Place on a baking tray and cook for around 20 mins. Drain the fat, then cool and serve.
Have fun preparing these infant finger foods and enjoy watching your little one tuck into your homemade creations!