Chocolate banana muffins (with lentils)

These chocolate banana muffins (with lentils) offer a high protein snack for toddlers 12 months old+ and the whole family. They are vegan friendly and taste amazing! They are high in protein and iron, which means it may keep your toddler feeling fuller for longer. The chocolate chips are optional, they are there to add a fun element! Did you know that quality dark chocolate is rich in fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and a few other minerals. Try not to be scared of offering your toddler chocolate in moderation, it can be a bit of fun and nutritious! Please comment on the recipe below if you love them as much as we do.

By: Rachael Tucker

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Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

These vegan vanilla cupcakes are super easy to make! Healthy alternative to refined sugar muffins. Great for toddlers 12 months old+ and the whole family. For babies under 12 months old you have the option to use date paste or half a banana instead of maple syrup.

By: Rachael Tucker

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Tomato and eggplant penne

Tomato and eggplant penne is a perfect baby led weaning starter meal. The great thing about baby led weaning is that baby eats what the family eats. Tomato and eggplant penne is the perfect family meal which can be ordered to babies 6 months old+. The sauce is full of goodness and super tasty!

By: Rachael Tucker

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Spinach & Tomato Pinwheels (3 ingredients)

March 2, 2020

Servings: 13

Prep: 5 min

Cook: 13 min

Total: 18 min

Difficulty: Easy

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These super easy Spinach and tomato pinwheels (3 ingredients) are great for baby led weaning! Babies that are showing all readiness signs to start baby led weaning can start having family finger foods and meals around 6 months old. These pinwheels are not only perfect for babies 6 months old+ they are great for the whole family! They make a great on the go lunch box snack. This recipe is also vegan friendly. Feel free to add nutritional yeast over the passata for added nutrition. .

By: Rachael Tucker

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of puff pastry (320 grams)
• 4 or 5 heaps tablespoons of tomato puree / passata
• 2 big handfuls of fresh spinach leaves

Directions

• Step 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/180 fan/gas mark 6 and line a large flat baking tray.
• Step 2 Roll out pastry into a rectangle and spread the passata all over the pastry leaving a 1-2cm gap around the edges.
• Step 3 Roughly lay out all the spinach leaves on top of the passata covering all areas.
• Step 4 Starting from the long side bottom, roll up the pastry carefully until you have one long patty roll, then pinch the end of the pastry to create a seal.
• Step 5 Cut each pinwheel (approx 3cm thick) and lay them all facing up on a tray.
• Step 6 Place into the oven for approx 10-15minutes on 200 degrees celcius (you may need to leave a little longer if pinwheels are thick, but be sure they don’t burn).
• Step 7 Leave to cool on a wired rack before serving. Refrigerate up to 3 days in a airtight container. Freezer friendly for up to 3 months.
• Step 8 How to serve to a 6-9 months old+ either serve half a pinwheel or cut into finger size sticks so baby can pick it up with its fist. For 9 month old+ either serve the pinwheel whole or in bite size small cubes so baby can practise its pincer grip.

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Fluffy Blueberry Muffins (Vegan)

These Fluffy Blueberry muffins (vegan) are perfect for baby led weaners, toddlers and the whole family! Perfectly sweetened using natural fruits - no refined sugar! Please leave a comment and star rating below and tell us what you think. xx Rach

By: Rachael Tucker

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Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

February 4, 2020

Servings: 4

Difficulty: easy

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This super tasty Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Spaghetti dish is great for the whole family!

By: Rachael Tucker

Ingredients

• 3 fresh red peppers (or you can use 1 15 ounces jar 15.5 oz roasted red peppers drained)
• 1 onion
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 250ml (1 cup) plant milk (we used oat milk)
• 400g spaghetti
• 1 handful of fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried basil)
• Optional: 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (for added nutrition)

Directions

• Step 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/160 fan/gas mark 4 and line a large flat baking tray.
• Step 2 Peel the skin off all peppers, keeping the ends on them so they stay whole. Remove skin off onion and cut into quarter chunks. Place peeled peppers, onions and whole garlic with skin on baking sheet and coat all with olive oil. Roast in oven for 20-25 minutes. Half way mark remove garlic so they don’t burn.
• Step 3 Once the peppers and onions have softened and cooked, leave to cool then discard the stalk and seeds from the peppers. Transfer peppers, garlic (without skin), onions and basil to a food processor and blend until a smooth sauce (add nutritional yeast as well if using). Set aside.
• Step 4 Cook pasta per package instructions. Meanwhile transfer the pureed sauce to a large skillet pan, add dairy-free milk and cook for a few minutes until the sauce bubbles. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet and combine the pasta in with sauce. Your vegan Roasted Red Pepper Spaghetti is now ready to serve.
• Step 5 How to serve to 6 months old+ serve a small portion of spaghetti on to baby’s highchair tray or suction plate, because you can always offer more later. Let baby pick up the pasta with its hands and explore by squeezing the food, bringing it to their mouth or playing with it, this is all part of the learning.
• Step 6 Freezer friendly for up to 3 months.

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Vegan Fluffy Pancakes

January 14, 2020

Servings: 15

Prep: 5 min

Cook: 10 min

Total: 15 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Super easy, fluffy vegan pancakes for baby led weaners 6 months old + and the rest of the family! Parents love them!

By: Rachael Tucker

Ingredients

• 1 small banana (approx 60 grams of mashed banana)
• 240ml of dairy-free milk (I use oat milk)
• 1tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1tsp baking powder
• 135g plain flour
• *2tbsp of flaxseed meal (*if you don’t have any just leave flaxseed meal out of recipe, this ingredient is for added nutrition)
• Optional but not needed, add 1tsp vanilla extract

Directions

• Step 1 Mash banana in a big bowl. Add all wet ingredients and whisk with a fork or whisker. Then stir in dry ingredients until you have a pancake mixture.
• Step 2 Heat up a knob of dairy free butter in a large pan on medium heat. Once butter starts to sizzle, spoon out 1 tablespoon of pancake mixture, then continue to spoon out mixture (not touching) 3 or 4 times (depending how large your pan is). Once you start to see bubbles forming on pancake, flip them over (tip: if you find the pancakes are sticking to the pan, add a little more flour into the batter).
• Step 3 Once all pancakes a ready, its time to serve!
• Step 4 How to serve to 6-8 month old: serve 2 long strips of pancake (the size of an adult finger). if baby wants more offer more.
• Step 5 How to serve 8-12 months old: serve pancake cut up into small 2cm pieces, so baby can practice his pincer grip.
• Step 6 How to serve to 12 months + you can offer the whole pancake as it, or cut it up into small cubes or offer as finger sizes. Up to you!

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Ginger and Date Loaf (vegan, no sugar)

November 28, 2019

Servings: 20

Prep: 15 min

Difficulty: Easy

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This Vegan Ginger and Date Loaf taste incredible! Naturally sweetened with dates - no syrups, no refined sugars. Nutrtionally is high in iron, omega 3 and calcium - all coming from the fresh dates, flaxseed and dairy-free milk. Not only is it a perfect breakfast or snack for babies 6 months old + , its tasty for the whole family. This loaf can be made in either a 2LB loaf tin (approx bake for 20-25 minutes on 180 degrees celcius) or as muffins (bake for approx 10-15 minutes on 180 degrees celcius).

By: Rachael Tucker

Ingredients

• 1 cup (140 grams) of wholemeal self raising flour (or plain flour with 1.5 teaspoons of baking soda)
• 10 medjool dates (remove seed, after removing all seed it should weigh around 167 grams )
• 50ml non-dairy milk (we used oat milk)
• 100g unsalted dairy-free butter (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons ginger ground/powder
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal/ground

Directions

• Step 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/160 fan/gas mark 4 and line a 2lb loaf tin.
• Step 2 Pour flaxseed meal/ground into a small bowl and add 3 tablespoons of water. Mix until combined, then place into the fridge to set for 15 minutes (this is called making flax-egg, an alternative to using egg).
• Step 3 In a separate bowl, remove all seeds from dates and place dates into a small bowl, cover the dates with boiling water, and set aside for approx 5 minutes.
• Step 4 Once dates have softened, drain water and then in a large bowl mash all dates on the side of the bowl with a fork until a paste like consistency. Once date paste has cooled, add non-dairy butter and mix (cream it) it with a fork. Add in vanilla extract, non-dairy milk, flaxseed meal (thats setting in the fridge) and ginger powder. Combine. Add flour and fold through until fully combined. Pour out mixture into lined loaf tin and bake for approx 20 to 25 minutes on 180 degrees celcius.
• Step 5 How to serve to 6-8 months old: cut a slice of the loaf into finger size slices for baby (adult pinky size shape). How to serve to 8-12 month old: cut a slice of loaf into 2cm pieces so baby can practice his pincer grip. For 12 months old + serve as you wish ie can serve a whole slice, into finger size pieces or small bite size pieces.
• Step 6 Store in a airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezer friendly for up to 3 months.

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Easy Banana Bread (no egg, no dairy)

September 14, 2019

Servings: 14 slices

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 40 min

Total: 50 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Are you after a healthy NO EGG, NO DAIRY, NATURALLY SWEETENED tasty Banana Bread for your baby 6 months old+ and whole family? well here you go! Super easy to make and is our go to snack on the run.

By: Rachael Tucker

Ingredients

• 210 grams self raising flour
• 1x tsp baking powder
• 1/2x tsp cinnamon
• approx 5 x over ripe large bananas (total of 387 grams) (tip: the more over-ripe/black the bananas are the sweeter the loaf!)
• 50 grams olive oil
• 2x tbsp flaxseed meal

Directions

• Step 1 Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/150 fan/gas mark 3 and line a tin loaf (11cm wide x 23cm long).
• Step 2 In a bowl, mash all over-ripe bananas until smooth. Then mix in the olive oil and flaxseed meal. Fold through the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, cinnamon into the wet mixture bowl until combined.
• Step 3 Pour mixed batter into the prepared tin loaf. Ensure your tin loaf isn’t too small else the banana bread will not completely cook. Place the tin into the middle of the oven for approx 40-45 minutes, until the centre is cooked. Leave the bread to cool in tin for 10min, then remove from tin and place on a wired rack until completely cooled down, then slice. Freezer friendly for up to 3 months.

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Healthy Oatmeal Muffins (egg free, dairy free, no sugar)

These Healthy Oatmeal Muffins are egg free, dairy free, no refined sugar and are sweetened with BANANA. With ONLY 6 INGREDIENTS! Perfect for baby led weaners *6 months old+ They are super soft and fluffy in the middle and are absolutely delicious! Great for toddlers, parents and everyone!

By: Rachael Tucker

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Lentil Bolognese

Want a meat-free delicious high protein bolognese? try this recipe. easy to make and great for babyledweaners 6mo+, toddlers and the whole family.

By: Rachael Tucker

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Cannellini Bean Pinwheels (3 Ingredients)

These pinwheels are so yummy! Baked beans can be quite messy on its own, why not try this pinwheels recipe which holds all the beans in a few bite size pieces. Cannellini Beans are a great source of calcium for little ones!

By: Rachael Tucker

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Easy Hummus (5 Ingredients)

Rather than store bought hummus, make your own at home for your baby led weaner and family! At least you will know what is exactly in it! No preservatives, no sugars or salt! Hummus is made from cooked chickpeas (which are packed full of nutrients with a rich source of vitamins, minerals and are high in plant-based protein!), *tahini (is roasted sesame seed paste), garlic, olive oil and lemon! Enjoy my recipe xx Rach (*tahini may be a potential food allergy to some babies with a family history, please speak with your doctor is you have any questions or concerns about your baby)

By: Rachael Tucker

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Apple & Blueberry Pinwheels (4 ingredients)

These are a delicious sweet dessert or snack. They are super easy to make! Get your baby or toddler to help make them, so much fun... Ava loved them ? and so did hubby! They are nice and soft to eat with a little crunch... great to add texture and variety into bubs diet. Feel free to mix up the toppings... savoury or sweet wheels ??

By: Rachael Tucker

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6-Ingredient Healthy Banana Bread

August 18, 2017

Servings: 14 slices

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 35 min

Total: 45 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Are you after a healthy BUT tasty Banana Bread for the whole family (including bubby) well here you go! We cut the loaf into slices and freeze individually for snacks on the go or afternoon tea for Mum, Dad and the kids. This recipe has no added sugar and tastes amazing! If you don't have spelt flour you can use self-raising flour instead.

By: Rachael Tucker

Ingredients

• 200 grams spelt flour (or can use self-raising flour)
• 50 grams self-raising flour
• 2x tsp baking powder
• 1/2x tsp cinnamon
• 385g over ripe bananas (approx 5 to 6 bananas) Tip: the more over-ripe/black the bananas are the sweeter the loaf!
• 100g rapeseed/canola oil (or olive oil)

Directions

• Step 1 Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/150 fan/gas mark 3. Line a loaf tin with baking paper or a silicone reusable loaf case (11cm wide, 21cm long).
• Step 2 In a bowl, mash all over-ripe bananas until smooth. Then add oil, stir through until smooth.
• Step 3 Fold through the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, cinnamon into the wet mixture bowl until combined
• Step 4 Pour mixed batter into the prepared 11cm tin loaf. Can top with slices of banana or sprinkle seeds on the top of the loaf.
• Step 5 Place the tin into the middle of the oven for approx 35 minutes, until the centre is cooked. Leave bread to cool in tin for 10min, then remove from tin and place on a wired rack until completely cooled down, then slice.

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Easy Peasy Scones

Super easy fluffy scones for baby led weaners, toddlers, friends and family! These scones are tasty, healthy, soft and fluffy, great for snacks or even a breakfast meal on the run. No added salt, No sugar and no nasties! Feel free to add sultanas into the mixture if you would like to sweeten them up, if so add them after the butter has been added.

By: Rachael Tucker

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Ginger & Date Soft Biscuits

These super healthy 'Ginger and Date Biscuits' are so yummy, with no sugar, healthy and sweetened by natural sugars. Delicious for the whole family! A nice introduction to ginger for baby.

By: Rachael Tucker

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