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Baby Lunch Recipes
Lunch is a chance to offer a balanced meal with protein, vegetables, and healthy fats.
These baby lunch recipes are simple to prepare and designed for little hands learning to self-feed.
From pasta to vegetables and protein, find ideas that suit your baby's age and feeding style.
105 recipes
Soft Zucchini Spears
child_care6 months+schedule6 min
Vitamin CHydrating
Roasted Pumpkin Wedges
child_care6 months+schedule20 min
Vitamin AImmune Support
Soft Sweet Potato Cubes
child_care6 months+schedule15 min
Vitamin AEnergy
Soft Potato Cubes
child_care6 months+schedule15 min
EnergyEasy Digestion
Polenta Fingers
child_care6 months+schedule15 min
EnergyIron Rich
Turkey BLW Meatballs
child_care7 months+schedule18 min
Iron RichProtein
Tofu Finger Sticks
child_care7 months+schedule6 min
Plant ProteinIron Rich
Rice Balls (Baby Rice Balls)
child_care7 months+schedule12 min
Energy
Soft Pasta Spirals
child_care7 months+schedule10 min
Energy
Quinoa Veggie Patties
child_care7 months+schedule15 min
Plant ProteinIron Rich
Sweet Potato Chickpea Patties
child_care7 months+schedule15 min
FiberPlant Protein
Zucchini Quinoa Balls
child_care7 months+schedule15 min
FiberPlant Protein
Broccoli Cheese Patties
child_care8 months+schedule15 min
CalciumFiber
Lentil Veggie Nuggets
child_care8 months+schedule20 min
Iron RichPlant Protein
Mini Veggie Quesadilla
child_care9 months+schedule8 min
CalciumEnergy
Baby Falafel Patties
child_care9 months+schedule20 min
Plant ProteinFiber
Sweet Potato Spinach Fritters
child_care8 months+schedule15 min
Iron RichVitamin A
Chicken Veggie Nuggets
child_care8 months+schedule18 min
ProteinIron Rich
Baby Sushi Rice Balls
child_care9 months+schedule10 min
EnergyHealthy Fats
Soft Fish Rice Cakes
child_care8 months+schedule15 min
ProteinOmega-3
Lentil Spinach Pancakes
child_care8 months+schedule12 min
Iron RichPlant Protein
Baby Burrito Strips
child_care9 months+schedule10 min
FiberPlant Protein
Soft Veggie Couscous Balls
child_care8 months+schedule12 min
EnergyFiber
Carrot Purée
child_care6 months+schedule7 min
Vitamin AEasy Digestion
Sweet Potato Purée
child_care6 months+schedule10 min
EnergyVitamin A
Pumpkin Purée
child_care6 months+schedule8 min
Vitamin AFiber
Zucchini Purée
child_care6 months+schedule5 min
HydratingGentle
Broccoli Purée
child_care6 months+schedule6 min
FiberVitamin C
Cauliflower Purée
child_care6 months+schedule7 min
Fiber
Potato Purée
child_care6 months+schedule10 min
Energy
Butternut Squash Purée
child_care6 months+schedule8 min
Vitamin A
Carrot & Potato Mash
child_care6 months+schedule12 min
EnergyVitamin A
Zucchini & Potato Mash
child_care6 months+schedule10 min
GentleVitamin C
Broccoli & Potato Mash
child_care6 months+schedule10 min
FiberIron Rich
Pumpkin & Apple Mash
child_care6 months+schedule8 min
Vitamin AVitamin C
Sweet Potato & Pear Mash
child_care6 months+schedule9 min
FiberEnergy
Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Mash
child_care6 months+schedule10 min
FiberVitamin A
Broccoli & Zucchini Purée
child_care6 months+schedule7 min
Vitamin CIron Rich
Chicken & Carrot Purée
child_care6 months+schedule15 min
Iron RichProtein
Chicken & Zucchini Purée
child_care6 months+schedule14 min
ProteinIron Rich
Chicken & Pumpkin Purée
child_care6 months+schedule15 min
Iron RichProtein
Turkey & Zucchini Purée
child_care6 months+schedule14 min
ProteinIron Rich
Turkey & Sweet Potato Mash
child_care6 months+schedule15 min
ProteinEnergy
Beef & Carrot Purée
child_care6 months+schedule18 min
Iron RichProtein
Beef & Broccoli Purée
child_care6 months+schedule18 min
Iron RichFiber
Beef & Sweet Potato Mash
child_care6 months+schedule18 min
Iron RichEnergy
Salmon & Potato Purée
child_care6 months+schedule12 min
Omega-3Protein
Salmon & Pea Mash
child_care6 months+schedule12 min
Omega-3Fiber
Lentils & Carrot Mash
child_care6 months+schedule15 min
Iron RichFiber
Lentils & Apple Purée
child_care6 months+schedule15 min
Iron RichFiber
Chickpeas, Carrot & Potato Mash
child_care6 months+schedule18 min
FiberPlant Protein
Chicken, Carrot & Potato Mash
child_care6 months+schedule18 min
BalancedIron Rich
Chicken, Zucchini & Rice Mash
child_care6 months+schedule20 min
ProteinBalanced
Chicken, Squash & Quinoa Bowl
child_care6 months+schedule20 min
Iron RichProtein
Turkey, Potato & Rice Mash
child_care6 months+schedule18 min
ProteinIron Rich
Turkey, Zucchini & Pasta Stars
child_care6 months+schedule18 min
BalancedIron Rich
Beef, Pumpkin & Barley Mash
child_care6 months+schedule20 min
Iron RichProtein
Beef, Broccoli & Potato Mash
child_care6 months+schedule20 min
Iron RichProtein
Salmon, Potato & Peas
child_care6 months+schedule16 min
Omega-3Balanced
Salmon, Carrot & Rice
child_care6 months+schedule18 min
BalancedOmega-3
Lentils, Carrot & Rice
child_care6 months+schedule20 min
Iron RichFiber
Chicken Soup
child_care6 months+schedule25 min
HydratingGentle
Beef Stew Mash
child_care6 months+schedule25 min
Iron RichProtein
Carrot, Zucchini & Potato Soup
child_care6 months+schedule15 min
HydratingGentle
Silky Pumpkin Soup
child_care6 months+schedule12 min
Vitamin AFiber
Chicken & Rice Soup
child_care6 months+schedule20 min
HydratingProtein
Mild Lentil Soup
child_care6 months+schedule18 min
Iron RichFiber
Vegetable & Rice Mash
child_care6 months+schedule15 min
GentleVitamin A
Chicken & Vegetable Porridge
child_care6 months+schedule20 min
BalancedProtein
Plain Soft Rice Mash
child_care6 months+schedule12 min
GentleEasy Digestion
Chicken & Rice Porridge
child_care6 months+schedule20 min
ProteinGentle
Vegetable Stew Mash (Carrot–Zucchini–Pumpkin)
child_care6 months+schedule16 min
Vitamin AVitamin C
Beef, Rice & Carrot Stew
child_care6 months+schedule22 min
Iron RichBalanced
Chicken, Sweet Potato & Zucchini Bowl
child_care6 8 monthsschedule20 minutes
Iron RichHigh Protein
Beef, Potato & Green Beans Mash
child_care7 9 monthsschedule25 minutes
Iron RichHigh Protein
Turkey, Carrot & Couscous Bowl
child_care7 10 monthsschedule18 minutes
Iron RichProtein
Chicken, Rice & Zucchini Bowl
child_care6 9 monthsschedule20 minutes
High ProteinIron Rich
Turkey, Quinoa & Pumpkin Bowl
child_care7 10 monthsschedule22 minutes
Iron RichFiber
Hake, Potato & Peas
child_care7 10 monthsschedule18 minutes
Omega-3Iron Rich
Baby Vegetable Stew (Carrot–Potato–Zucchini)
child_care6 8 monthsschedule20 minutes
Vitamin CFiber
Baby Chicken Risotto (Zucchini Version)
child_care7 10 monthsschedule22 minutes
High ProteinIron Rich
Baby Pea Stew (Mashed)
child_care6 9 monthsschedule18 minutes
FiberVitamin C
Baby Meat Porridge with Rice
child_care6 9 monthsschedule22 minutes
High ProteinIron Rich
Chard + Potato Baby Mash
child_care9 12 monthsschedule15 minutes
Iron RichFiber
Couscous + Zucchini + Olive Oil Mash
child_care7 10 monthsschedule12 minutes
FiberEasy Digestion
Sweet Potato + Quinoa + Olive Oil Bowl
child_care6 9 monthsschedule18 minutes
Iron RichFiber
Carrot + Millet + Yogurt Cream Bowl
child_care8 12 monthsschedule14 minutes
ProbioticsFiber
Bulgar Wheat + Zucchini + Olive Oil
child_care9 12 monthsschedule18 minutes
FiberEasy Digestion
Rice + Carrot + Olive Oil Cream Bowl
child_care6 8 monthsschedule15 minutes
Vitamin AFiber
Zucchini BLW Fritters (Soft)
child_care8 12 monthsschedule10 minutes
FiberHigh Protein
Chicken BLW Meatballs (Soft)
child_care8 12 monthsschedule12 minutes
Iron RichHigh Protein
Chickpea BLW Patties
child_care8 12 monthsschedule10 minutes
Iron RichFiber
Baby Red Lentil Dahl
child_care7 12 monthsschedule20 minutes
Iron RichFiber
Italian Carrot Cream Baby Pasta
child_care8 12 monthsschedule15 minutes
CalciumVitamin A
Greek Chicken + Rice Baby Bowl
child_care7 10 monthsschedule18 minutes
High ProteinIron Rich
Japanese Sweet Potato + Rice Baby Donburi
child_care7 12 monthsschedule18 minutes
FiberEnergy
Mild Coconut Lentil Baby Soup
child_care8 12 monthsschedule18 minutes
Iron RichHealthy Fats
Red Lentils + Sweet Potato + Zucchini Cream
child_care6 9 monthsschedule18 minutes
Iron RichFiber
Green Lentils + Pumpkin + Rice Bowl
child_care8 12 monthsschedule25 minutes
Iron RichVitamin A
Split Pea + Carrot Soft Soup
child_care8 12 monthsschedule22 minutes
Iron RichFiber
Lentils + Beetroot + Potato Mash
child_care8 12 monthsschedule22 minutes
Iron RichFiber
Chickpeas + Rice + Zucchini Mediterranean Bowl
child_care9 12 monthsschedule18 minutes
FiberIron Rich
Chicken + Lentils + Carrot Comfort Bowl
child_care7 12 monthsschedule22 minutes
Iron RichHigh Protein
Turkey + Quinoa + Green Beans Soft Bowl
child_care8 12 monthsschedule20 minutes
Iron RichFiber
Fish + Rice + Zucchini Gentle Meal Bowl
child_care7 12 monthsschedule16 minutes
Omega-3Protein
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are good baby lunch ideas?
Good baby lunch ideas include oatmeal, eggs, soft fruit, yogurt, and whole grain toast with soft toppings. These foods are easy to prepare and suit different feeding stages.
What can babies eat for lunch?
Babies can eat a variety of lunch foods such as soft fruits, eggs, grains, and proteins. Choose textures that match your baby's age and chewing ability.
What are healthy baby lunch recipes?
Healthy baby lunch recipes use whole ingredients like fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins prepared in baby-friendly textures.
lunch foods for 6 month old baby
For a 6 month old, lunch can include soft finger foods like ripe fruit, well-cooked vegetables, soft scrambled eggs, or oatmeal. Foods should mash easily between your fingers.
Can babies eat lunch foods with baby led weaning?
Many lunch foods can be adapted for baby-led weaning by serving them as soft finger foods that babies can hold and eat independently.
What are quick baby lunch recipes for busy parents?
Quick baby lunch ideas include scrambled eggs, mashed avocado on toast, banana pancakes, soft fruit with yogurt, and warmed leftovers cut into baby-safe pieces. Many take five minutes or less.
What can babies eat for lunch when starting solids at 6 months?
When starting solids, focus on simple single-ingredient lunch foods like ripe banana strips, steamed sweet potato, soft cooked egg, or oatmeal. Introduce one new food at a time and watch for tolerance.
Are these lunch recipes safe for 7, 8, and 9 month old babies?
Yes, most lunch recipes can be adapted for 7, 8, and 9 month olds by adjusting texture and piece size. Older babies can handle smaller pieces and more variety as their chewing skills develop.
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