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The Ultimate List of Baby Led Weaning Freezer Recipes

Having a freezer full of nutritious baby led weaning food, will totally save your sanity! It is by far the single best thing I ever did when I started weaning my kids. Plus, the food is great for the rest of the family as well. So one meal for everyone! Stocking up the freezer is also a great way to use up fresh ingredients and have yummy food for the days you might need it the very most. We cook a lot of double dinners like pasta sauce for example, then eat one fresh and freeze the other one. You will also be really surprised how quickly the freezer fills up when you do this.

My Favourite Baby Led Weaning Recipes

Some of my favourite finger food recipe just so happen to be freezer-friendly recipe for babies too! The entire list below are perfect to start baby led weaning and lot’s are ones that I gave Oscar from when he was just 6 months old. They are also a great one to build up a stash if you are starting weaning in a month or so as your baby is probably not quite mobile yet. Believe me, when they start moving you will get less and less done every day. It’s just the norm when it comes to being a parent.

Savoury Freezer Foods

Irish Potato Cabbage & Carrot Hash Browns

Hash browns can be frozen after they are completely cooled. Separate with parchment paper and place in a freezer bag. Reheat in the oven to crisp.

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Vegan Quiche – Tofu, Spinach & Mushroom

Quiche freezes beautifully! Cool completely and place in a freezer bag or container. Reheat in microwave for about 20-30 seconds from frozen or thaw in the refrigerator and serve cold.

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Colcannon Nuggets

These nuggets are best when frozen before cooking. You can form the nuggets on a cookie sheet. Then freeze the nuggets on the cookies sheet until firm. Once the nuggets are firm you can transfer to a freezer bag or container. Reheat as directed in the recipe, however, add a few additional minutes to the cooking time.

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Pea & Spinach Pancakes

As you’ll notice below, pancakes are one of my favourite freezer foods for baby led weaning! They freeze brilliantly! Cool pancakes completely on a wire rack, then stack the pancakes with a small bit of parchment paper between each (this keeps them from sticking together in the freezer). Place the pancakes into an airtight freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months! Reheat in the toaster (sometimes pop them 2times) or in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

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Chickpea & Roasted Carrot Pancakes

Cool pancakes completely on a wire rack, then stack the pancakes with a small bit of parchment paper between each (this keeps them from sticking together in the freezer). Place the pancakes into an airtight freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months! Reheat in the toaster (sometimes pop them 2times) or in the microwave for 20-25 seconds.

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Salmon Nuggets for Baby Led Weaning

Make a double batch of these and freeze right after breading (providing your fish has not already been frozen). When you are ready to use them, just remove from the freezer, defrost and heat in the oven as per the instructions in the recipe.

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Savoury Butternut Squash and Goats Cheese Pancakes

Cool completely, then stack the pancakes with a small bit of parchment paper between each (this keeps them from sticking together in the freezer). Place the pancakes into an airtight freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months! Reheat in the toaster (sometimes pop them 2times) or in the microwave for 15-25 seconds.

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Vegetable Pancakes

Cool pancakes completely on a wire rack, then stack the pancakes with a small bit of parchment paper between each (this keeps them from sticking together in the freezer). Place the pancakes into an airtight freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months! Reheat vegetable pancakes in the oven at about 180C (350F) for 7-10 min.

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Vegan Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Smooth soups like this one freeze well. You’ll want to cool the soup completely in the refrigerator (about 2 hours) before freezing to avoid freezer burn. Remove the lid of your cooled container and wipe off the bit of moisture that has collected on the back of the lid. Reseal the container for freezing or pour into a freezer bag or large ice cube trays (for baby portions). Freeze for up to 2 months. Since soup is full of moisture, it tends to get ice crystals (freezer burn) sooner than other foods.

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Baby Led Weaning Meatless Meatballs with Garlic Bread

Meatballs (meatless or meat) freeze SUPER! Make as directed but do not cook! Freeze meatless balls on a parchment-lined cookies sheet until very firm, then transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Cook as directed by the recipe. You may need to add a few additional minutes from frozen.

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Make-ahead Veggie Loaded Spaghetti Bolognese

Bolognese sauce is a freezer classic! Make ahead, cool completely in the fridge (2 hours), then transfer into single portions in freezer bags or containers and freeze up to 2 months.

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Veggie Loaded Cottage Pie (with 10 Veggies) – A recipe for Fussy Kids

I like to make cottage pies in small pans (disposable or otherwise), this way I can make one recipe into several individual freezer servings. Often, I double the recipe so I can have one pie tonight and freeze 2 smaller (2 serving sized) pies for another day. Like most of the recipe above, you’ll want to cool completely in the fridge before freezing. Wipe off any condensation on the lid/tin, or plastic wrap. Seal the cottage pie tightly with plastic wrap or if it fits into a freezer bag put it in there. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and cook as directed or cook for about 30 additional minutes from frozen.

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Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach and Goats Cheese Quiche

A personal favourite! These are SOOOOO amazing and they freeze really well! You’ll want to cook them before freezing and cool completely before transferring to a freezer container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To heat, just pop in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds. Yum!

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Mini Baby-Friendly Quiches – Baby Led Weaning Finger Food

Here’s another quiche for you! Bake as directed, cool completely and place in a freezer bag or container. Reheat in microwave for about 20-30 seconds from frozen or thaw in the refrigerator and serve cold.

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Chicken and Veggie Pot Pie

Here is another AMAZING make-ahead double dinner! I like to make enough chicken pie for 2 dinners. Here is what you do. Double the recipe. Make the filling and pie crusts. Bake one straight away for tonight. For the second pie, cool the filling completely then place the chilled pie crust over top (you’ll want to keep it in the refrigerator to keep it firm). Cover tightly with plstic wrap and freeze the un-baked assembled chicken pie for up to 2 months. Bake as directed from frozen for an additional 20-30 minutes. Watch the pie closely, once the crust turns golden it’s likely done. Cover the edges with tin to keep them from burning if you need to.

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Moroccan Turkey Meatballs

As with the meatless meatballs above, these freez really well. Although, with these, I may suggest you pre-cook them completely first since your dealing with raw meat. It makes things easier later down the line because all you’ll need to do is reheat them. After cooking, cool completely and store and freeze in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Heat up in the microwave or in a pot of spaghetti sauce on the stove until heated through.

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Beetroot Kale & Goat Cheese Tart

Like quiche, tarts freeze really well! You’ll want to pre-cook and then freeze these savoury tarts. They can be reheated in the microwave for 20-50 seconds (depending on the size tart you choose to make).

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Sweet Freezer Foods

Mini Muffin Baby Brownies Bites with Green Frosting

You can freeze these brownie bites with the frosting on top! Place in an airtight container and freeze just like so! They thaw quickly (about 15-25 minutes on the counter). That’s it, thaw and enjoy! Freeze for up to 2 months (but they’ll be best within 1 month).

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Raspberry Buckwheat Pancakes

As you may have noticed, I loke pancakes for baby-led weaning. Cool pancakes completely on a wire rack, then stack the pancakes with a small bit of parchment paper between each (this keeps them from sticking together in the freezer). Place the pancakes into an airtight freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months (since they have fruit I don’t freeze as long as other pancakes)! Reheat in the toaster (sometimes pop them 2times) or in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

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Passion Fruit Mini Cheesecakes for Baby Led Weaning

Cheesecake is synonymous with the freezer storage and this healthy version is no different! Make it, freeze it, it’s that simple. Seriously. Keeps for about 2-3 months depending on how much fruit you place on top. They will keep the longest if you freeze without the fruit toppings.

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Baby led weaning Egg-Free Pancakes with Pineapple Coulis

How repetitive are the pancake notes getting? Cool pancakes completely on a wire rack, then stack the pancakes with a small bit of parchment paper between each (this keeps them from sticking together in the freezer). Place the pancakes into an airtight freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months! Reheat in the toaster (sometimes pop them 2 times) or in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. The pineapple coulis can be frozen separately in a small container or in and ice cube tray until frozen, then transferred to a freezer bag.

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Egg-Free Mango and Coconut Vegan Muffins

Like pancakes, muffins freeze super too! Cool completely and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. I tend to take a few out the night before so they are naturally thawed in the morning. If I forget, I just pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds or so (for mini muffins).

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Red Velvet Pancakes with Banana Nice Cream

So this one is like a breakfast treat. It’s all refined sugar-free though. The pancakes go wonderfully on their own, but I do like to add some banana “nice cream” on top to make them like dessert for breakfast. Don’t worry, nice cream is literally just bananas…frozen…and blended and kids LOVE it. You can freeze the pancakes as directed for all the other pancakes on this page. The nice cream is best if you make it fresh since it IS frozen bananas blended. If you do it ahead you’ll have a frozen solid lump of, well, bananas. It’s all about the texture, so just freeze some bananas and blend them to serve.

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Sweet Potato & Orange Chocolate Truffles- Refined Sugar Free

These truffles are soooooo good. They are chilled to begin with, so you can freeze them right away. Just be cautious when you are thawing them to eat since the chocolate tends to sweat just a little. I like to take them out of the freezer bag and place on a little parchment in the fridge to thaw. This way they sweat a little less and don’t end up sticking to each other in the bag. Store in the fridge after thawing until you’re ready to eat them. I actually enjoy them frozen but you’ll want them to be soft for babies and toddlers… 🙂

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Lemon & Maple Pancakes

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Healthy Strawberry Tarts

Strawberry tarts are so popular with kids, I think it’s the strawberry on top? Anyway! They freeze nicely. You’ll want to assemble them on a cookie sheet and freeze the sheet until the yoghurt filling if fully frozen. Then transfer the tarts to a solid container (to avoid breaking the crust). I like to stack them 2-3 rows high with a tiny bit of parchment between (like my pancakes). Thaw in the refrigerator for about an hour or two before serving.

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Wheat & Oat Pancakes with Banana Nice-Cream

As with other pancakes, you’ll want to cool and freeze these with a little parchment in-between. Oats and wheat can get a bit dry/crumbly if you freeze for too long so I’d recommend freezing these pancakes for about 2 months.

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Apple Cinnamon & Raisin Muffins- Refined Sugar-Free

These mini muffins make a great idea for baby breakfast and fast! Cool completely and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. I tend to take a few out the night before so they are naturally thawed in the morning. If I forget, I just pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds or so (for mini muffins).

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Quinoa & Banana Flourless Pancakes

These pancakes are extra moist and freeze nicely. Cool completely on a wire rack, then stack the pancakes with a small bit of parchment paper (especially important with these extra moist pancakes) between each, this keeps them from sticking together in the freezer. Place the pancakes into an airtight freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months! Reheat in the toaster (sometimes pop them 2 times) or in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

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Sweet Potato Spiced Waffles with Crushed Pecans

I love to freeze waffles! I find that smaller, more shallow waffles freeze the best, but if you only have a deep Belgian waffle iron, they will freeze nicely too. Cool completely on a wire rack and stack in layers of 2-3 and place in a freezer bag. You won’t need parchment paper since the grooves help the waffles separate more easily when frozen. Reheat in the toaster with 1-2 pops!

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Sweet Rhubarb Baby Led Weaning Muffins

My little Oscar loves rhubarb so we always make a few batches of these mini breakfast muffins for the freezer. Cool completely and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. I tend to take a few out the night before so they are naturally thawed in the morning. If I forget, I just pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds or so (for mini muffins).

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Baby Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast and cookies go together like… milk and cookies? Ok, milk and healthy baby breakfast cookies go together as a perfect baby breakfast idea! I do recommend baking these before freezing since the dough is not like your typical flour-based cookie dough. It’s more like baked oatmeal. Bake, cool on a rack and place in a freezer bag. You can add the jam once they are thawed, but if you prefer to add it straight away, you’ll need to freeze the cookies on a cookie sheet until the jam is frozen, then transfer to a freezer bag.

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50 Make Ahead, Freezer Friendly Meals for Baby Led Weaning (and First Foods!)

On May 1, 2021 by Kate Lee

Real, whole-food recipes for your baby or toddler that meet your Baby Led Weaning goals, and are easy to make and freeze ahead for those last-minute meals when you feel rushed!

What is Baby Led Weaning? (“BLW” for short)

Baby Led Weaning is a style of feeding infants and toddlers that allows them to feed themselves from the beginning. Food is many times prepared in thick, sliced, and finger-shaped pieces that they can hold easily themselves. The food is also soft, providing a low risk of choking. Generally, you will start with single-ingredient “first” foods and then move to mixed foods containing more than one ingredient.

Recommended first foods**:

Roasted sweet potato wedges
Steamed broccoli
Melon or mango slices
Banana
Avocado spears
Strips of meat like lamb, beef, or chicken for sucking

**These should all generally be soft and squishy with the exception of the meat, which infants will typically suck on versus actually chewing

Things you should avoid:

Anything too hard, sticky, or cut into a size that might cause choking
Too much added salt or sugar
Honey before age 1 (to avoid botulism)
Cow’s milk (or plant-based milk) as a beverage before age 1 (Breast milk or formula should be the primary beverage; small amounts of dairy, such as full-fat yogurt, in food is generally fine. )

Disclaimer:

Information and recipes related to baby-led weaning on our site should never be interpreted as medical or feeding advice. Always consult your child’s pediatrician, dietitian, or feeding therapist before introducing solids or making changes to your baby’s feeding routine.

Where to learn more about baby-led weaning:

If you’re thinking about doing baby-led weaning but aren’t sure where to start, here are a few resources recommended by our Registered Dietitian.

Feeding Littles – A dietitian and feeding therapist duo offering courses as well as great free Instagram content on baby-led weaning and toddler feeding
Born to Eat: Whole, Healthy Foods from Baby’s First Bite by Leslie Schilling, MA, RDN, and Wendy Jo Peterson, MS, RDN
Consult with a local Registered Dietitian or feeding therapist who is well versed in baby-led weaning

French Toast Squares by Once A Month Meals

These recipes are best for:

Families who have used baby-led weaning to safely introduce a variety of single-ingredient “first” foods and are now looking for meals safe for baby-led weaning that the whole family can eat –– kids and adults included!

These recipes are:

Simple and uncomplicated
Family-friendly
Kid-Approved
Fast to make
Easy to freeze for later
Keep well in the fridge or freezer
100% real, whole ingredients

Apple Carrot Muffins by Once A Month Meals

How do I freeze them?

If you want to make them for the fridge, follow the first recipe link given by some of our amazing recipe partners. If you want to make them for the freezer, click the links to “Our Freezer Friendly Version” so you can get step-by-step instructions on how to freeze them.

Berry Delicious Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes by Once A Month Meals

Breakfast

French Toast Squares by Once A Month Meals
Fluffy Whole Wheat Pancakes by Once A Month Meals
Banana Flax Pancakes by Once A Month Meals
Broccoli Cheese Breakfast Egg Muffins by Easy Peazy Meals | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Oatmeal Power Bites by TIDBITS | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Instant Pot Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal by TIDBITS | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Berry Delicious Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes by Once A Month Meals
Green Supreme Smoothie by Once A Month Meals
Scrambled Egg Salsa Muffins by Savor and Savvy | Our Freezer Friendly Version

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins by Once A Month Meals

Snack

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins by Once A Month Meals
Slow Cooker Applesauce by Real Creative Real Organized | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Moist and Delicious Banana Blueberry Muffins by Once A Month Meals
Pizza Puff Appetizers by Confessions of an Overworked Mom | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Guacamole by Scratch to Basics | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Baked Sweet Potato Fries by Scratch to Basics | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Coconut Oatmeal Protein Cookies by Wondermom Wannabe | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Easy Carrot Bread by Creative Savings | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Banana and Zucchini Muffins by Pennies Into Pearls | Our Freezer Friendly Version

Homemade Cheesy Rice by Once A Month Meals

Side Dish

Oven Potato Wedges by Once A Month Meals
Homemade Cheesy Rice by Once A Month Meals
Caulitatoes by Traditional Cooking School | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese by Hey Nutrition Lady | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes by A Mind Full Mom | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Oven Roasted Butternut Squash by Sustainable Cooks | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Instant Pot Basic Risotto by TIDBITS | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Twice Baked Potato Bites by So Very Blessed | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Instant Pot Corn Casserole by The Typical Mom | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Maple Cinnamon Apple Pearsauce by Once A Month Meals
Instant Pot Simple Side: Green Beans by Once A Month Meals
Instant Pot Seasoned Broccoli by Once A Month Meals

Healthy Fish Sticks by Once A Month Meals

Entree

Maple Mustard Grilled Salmon by Once A Month Meals
Paleo Avocado Tuna Salad by Cook Eat Paleo | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Paleo Salmon Cakes by Sustainable Cooks| Our Freezer Friendly Version
Healthy Fish Sticks by Once A Month Meals
Pineapple Ginger Flank Steak by Once A Month Meals
Baked Cheese-Filled Meatballs by Once A Month Meals
Baked Turkey and Spinach Meatballs by Once A Month Meals
BBQ Meatloaf by Once A Month Meals
Slow Cooker Balsamic Shredded Beef by Organize Yourself Skinny | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Instant Pot Shredded BBQ Cream Cheese Chicken by 365 Days of Slow Cooking | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Beyond Easy Pulled Pork by Sarah Fragoso| Our Freezer Friendly Version
Grilled Greek Chicken by Easy Peazy Mealz | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Instant Pot Maple Mustard Chicken by Once A Month Meals
Paleo Baked Lemon Chicken Tenders by Once A Month Meals
Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken and Rice by A Mind Full Mom | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Sauce by Cook Eat Paleo | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Panko Crusted Parsley and Dijon Tilapia by The Healthy Home Cook | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Granny’s Italian Beef by Once A Month Meals
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese by So Very Blessed | Our Freezer Friendly Version
Maple Balsamic BBQ Tofu by Vegan Dad | Our Freezer Friendly Version

Whether you are brand new to Baby Led Weaning or cooking real food & whole food meals, we want you to feel supported with the best resources and recipes to get your family started or to keep going.

We know you desire to:

Understand what’s inside your food
Control the ingredients you use within your meals
Have confidence in what you feed your family

Because of that, we want to continue giving you resources that not only help you eat real food but do it as a thriving parent. With that, here are some additional resources so you can continue your journey to making and eating whole foods for the long haul.

Instant Pot Simple Side: Green Beans by Once A Month Meals

Real food for everyone:

Top 10 Smoothies to Refresh, Refuel, and Detox
52 Ways to Eat Real Food
How to Save Money on Real Food
2-n-1 Real Food Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Meal Plan
Where to Begin with Real Food
101 Real Food Freezer Meals

For the kids:

25 Kid-Friendly Gluten-Free Recipes
Ultimate Kid-Friendly Lunch Recipes List
Freezer Friendly On-the-Go Kids Snacks!
20 Easy-to-Make Lunchbox Ideas for You or Your Kids!
Kids in the Freezer Cooking Kitchen (Grouped by age!)
Freezer Friendly Back To School Recipes
How to Pack School Lunches with Freezer Meals
25 Lunch Box Freezer Recipes
50 Easy Back-to-School Breakfast Recipes

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For over 12 years we have helped over 80,000 thousand families make freezer meals fast, effectively, and safely. Our hope is that every family will spend less time in the kitchen and more time doing what matters most to them.

As you establish making freezer meals as a habit, you will naturally want to start building a library of go-to freezer-friendly meals that you know your family will love. You’ll want them to be equally as easy, fast, efficient, budget-conscious, and family-friendly, right?

However, each family has unique food requirements and preferences, and finding recipes that are compliant, family-friendly, freeze well, and are delicious becomes challenging. Simply put, Once A Month Meals removes that challenge.

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