Vegetarian baby finger food recipes
106 Baby Finger Food Recipes
| | by Dr Hemapriya
The ultimate list of 106 Baby Finger Food Recipes. Weaning your baby is a major milestone for both Mom and baby. Baby is entering the world of real food, and Mom is slowly backing off as her sole food provider!! Weaning in most places follows nearly the same pattern – starting with smooth purees, to textured mashes and then on to finger foods as baby’s fine motor skills improve and she masters the pincer grasp.
106 Baby Finger Foods
Finger Food Ideas for Beginners
Steamed Vegetables
Mildly Roasted Vegetables
Baked Vegetables
Fruit
Cooked Meat
Boiled Pasta
Finger Food ideas for Older Babies/ Baby finger food recipes 12 months
Patties & Fritters
Frequently Asked Questions on Baby Finger Food
What are finger food for Babies ?
When Should babies start finger foods ?
What Finger Food can I give my 6 month old baby ?
What Finger Food can I give my 9 month old baby ?
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Although I followed the traditional weaning pattern for my daughter as well, we started off on baby finger foods fairly early – right at 6 months! During this process, I collected a long list of finger foods for babies and toddlers which I’ve decided to share with you, my lovely readers! If you’ve been a longtime reader of this blog, you probably know that I’ve shared a list of 50 Fruit and Vegetable Finger Food Recipes earlier. The list below is going to be a master list of Baby Finger Food, including those recipes as well as some new ones.
If you and your baby are beginners in weaning, you can read our guide on How to start finger foods for Babies? to get started.
If you are practicing baby led weaning, then you can start off with the baby finger food recipes listed here as early as 6 months.
Finger Food Ideas for Beginners
When your baby is beginning solids for the first time, his aim won’t be too accurate since his muscles aren’t fully developed. So, longer pieces of food offer him a better grip than short ones. To begin with, an approximate length of 2 inches will work perfectly for your baby to hold and gnaw upon, and you can adjust the length according to how your baby manages to eat. The list of baby finger food recipes 6 months below are the very first finger foods to introduce to your baby, after which you can move on to more complex recipes.
Steamed Vegetables
- Carrot
- Pumpkin
- Parsnip
- Sweet Potato
- Potato
- Zucchini
- Florets of cauliflower or Brocolli
Mildly Roasted Vegetables
Cut the vegetables into thin long pieces and roast them slightly in a wok with ghee or butter.
You can also sprinkle a few spices like cumin for more flavor. Ideal as baby finger foods 7 months.
- Carrot
- Eggplant
- Zucchini
- Pumpkin
- Parsnip
- Potato
Baked Vegetables
Wash, peel and cut the vegetable of your choice into thick sticks and drizzle a few drops of oil (vegetable or coconut). Season with spices of your choice.Cook in a preheated oven for at least 20 minutes on each side, turning the sticks midway during cooking. The seasoning can be any one or a combination of pepper, cumin and cinnamon. These baked vegetables make ideal baby finger food recipes 8 months
Vegetables that can be baked are:
- Potato
- Carrot
- Beetroot
- Sweet Potato
- Parsnip
- Broccoli
Fruit
Peel fruits and cut them into sticks; they can be eaten either raw, baked or roasted. The following fruits are ideal for first finger foods:
- Apple
- Pear
- Avocado
- Banana
- Peach
- Mango
- Watermelon
- Muskmelon
Cooked Meat
Chicken is a great way to start eating meat and it can be given to baby as a strip of meat or on a leg bone.
Ensure that it is washed well and cooked thoroughly before feeding it to your baby. You can also opt for red meat that is minced or turkey, cooked well till soft.
Boiled Pasta
If you are adventurous, you can introduce boiled whole wheat pasta to your 6 month old as well. Ensure that the pieces are not a choking hazard.
Finger Food ideas for Older Babies/ Baby finger food recipes 12 months
Once your baby is used to the first level of finger foods, he can move on to the next level with more complex textures and flavors. This will usually be around the age of 9 or 10 months, but follow your baby’s cue before introducing any new dish. Here is a list of finger food recipes for babies 9-12 months.
Patties & Fritters- Sweet Potato Lentil and Carrot Croquettes made with veggies, lentil and cheese
- Curd Fritters with hung curd and vegetables ( skip the salt for babies)
- Chickpea, Carrot Feta Fritters (from Crate&Kids)
- Veggie Cakes (from andawaywego)
- Banana Oatmeal Fingers
- Spinach Nuggets
- Pumpkin Sooji Fingers
- Spinach Fritters
- Sweet Potato Corn Cakes (the corn can also be mashed with the dough )
Rolls & Balls
Ideal baby led weaning snacks
- Beetroot Rolls
- High energy Protein Balls (from Happy Healthy Mama)
- Apple Sauce Bites
- Dry Fruit Balls (for Toddlers)
- Ragi/Finger Millet Ball
- Sorghum or Jowar balls
- Whole Wheat Vegetable Momos
- Cheese Balls (Whole wheat flour can be used instead of all purpose flour and can be cooked in an Appe instead of deep frying)
- Arbi/Colocasia Fingers
- Baby Cakes (from Family Feed Bag)
Bread & Pancakes
- Banana Pancakes
- Eggless Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes
- Veggies Pancakes (skip the salt and milk if feeding babies under 1 year)
- Whole Wheat Pancake
- Banana Toast for Babies (from One handed Cooks)
- Baby Friendly Waffles
- Semolina Toast
Meat & Fish
- Crispie Chicken Nuggets (from Annabel Karmel; suitable for babies above 9 months)
- Chicken Quinoa Bites
- Salmon Balls
- Tuna and Vegetable Patties (from OneHandedCooks; for Toddlers)
- Oven Baked Fish Fingers (from Food 4 Tots; for Toddlers)
Pasta & Pizza
- Vegetable Pasta for Kids
- Creamy Vegetable Pasta
- Baby’s First Bolognese (from Annabel Karmel, for babies above 9 months.
Can also use minced chicken or lamb) - Confetti Pasta (from Tesco Real Food)
- Quinoa Crust Pizza Cheesy Garlic Bread (from Wholesome dish. The quinoa can be substituted with Rajgira or you can buy Quinoa online here)
Bars & Biscuits
- Sugar Free Flapjacks Recipe (with oats, banana, dates and apple juice)
- Maple Oats bar (for babies over 10 months)
- Fruit and Nut Granola Bar (for Toddlers)
- Fruit Oat Mini Chews (for babies over 10 months)
- Homemade Cheez-Its (from Do Not Waste The Crumbs; the all purpose flour can be substituted with whole wheat)
- Cheddar Carrot Coins (from Mamacheaps)
- Homemade teething Biscuits (from Imprintalish)
- Wheat Paneer Biscuits
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Cookies
These work good as baby finger food recipes 10 months babies.
- Ragi/Finger Millet Cookies
- Banana Oats Cookies
- Pumpkin Spice Cookies
- Frozen Apple Sauce Treats
- 2 Ingredient Cookies
- Sweet Potato Cookies
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Cakes and Muffins
- Carrot Oats Muffins
- Whole wheat Banana Cake (sugar can be skipped)
- Mini Veg Quiches
- Apple Muffins (You can skip the baking powder or baking soda)
- Whole Wheat Cake (for Toddlers)
- Wheat Eggless Apple Cake With Pomegranate (Sugar can be skipped for babies below 1 year)
Finger Food Dips
- Tofu Cashew Mayonnaise (Salt and sugar can be skipped for babies)
- Tahini Paste
- Apple Jam
- Apricot Jam
- Kid friendly Hummus (You can skip the salt here)
- Sugarfree Tomato Sauce
Remember that no two kids are alike; just because your older one was feasting on chicken at 8 months, doesn’t guarantee that your younger one will do the same! Give your baby a variety to choose from, so that he gets the chance to try out various flavors.
You’ll soon discover which ones he prefers, and you can make good use of this information! All these foods are great recipes for fussy toddlers and many of them also work as travel foods as well. You can always customize these recipes to your family’s liking, and soon you’ll find that everyone now looks forward to mealtime!!
Frequently Asked Questions on Baby Finger Food
What are finger food for Babies ?
Easy bite sized pieces that baby can pick by their own and eat by themselves are called as Finger Food for babies
When Should babies start finger foods ?
Finger Food for Babies can be started s early as 6 months or after 8 months, once the baby attains the pincer grasp.
What Finger Food can I give my 6 month old baby ?
You can start with steamed pieces of Carrot,Pumpkin,Parsnip, Sweet Potato, Zucchini, Florets of cauliflower or Brocolli as finger food for 6 months babies
What Finger Food can I give my 9 month old baby ?
A 9 month old baby can have a variety of finger foods ranging from steamed vegetables,teething sticks to bars.
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These Easy Veggie Nuggets with Cheese and Herbs are the perfect finger food for baby led weaning. My kids absolutely love these either warm or cold! They take less than 15 minutes to prepare, 25 minutes to cook and are amazing to stock up your freezer with quick weaning foods. These Veggie Nuggets are made using the best of fresh vegetables, herbs, cheddar cheese and are bound together with egg and wholemeal bread. Healthy nuggets couldn’t be made any better!
What is baby led weaning vs spoon feeding
Baby led weaning is a type of weaning where you skip pureeing chicken with avocado, banana then spoon feed it to your baby. With this method of weaning you instead, cook the chicken in a way that is super safe, cut into small pieces, and place it in front of your baby with a spear of avocado then let them eat it all on their own.
It is called baby-led because your baby leads the way right from the very start. They choose how much and what they put in their mouths – obivously with the help of a parent who will serve all the right nutritious food for weaning.
Baby-Led weaning is a natural exploration of food. This is encouraged by giving your baby wholesome and naturally delicious foods that they will grab, explore and put into their mouths all by themselves.
Why are veggie nuggets a great Finger Food for Baby Led weaning?
Soft and easy to make finger foods are popular with kids of all ages, but are especially good for baby led weaning. These veggie nuggets make a great weaning starter food and are an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates as well as packed full of vitamins and minerals too.
Mostly importantly though, these veggie nuggets are a mess free baby led weaning food too. So, your baby will gain the confidence in feeding themselves without making a mess in your kitchen.
Older children love them as a lunchbox snack.
A Super Healthy Great Frozen Food
This easy nugget recipe is also a great freezer filler. Simply make this recipe ahead of time. Pop out the freezer beforehand and use it for lunch or dinner. They are a great meat-free light snack. If you’re making some for older kids or family members, just make bigger ones. Easy as that.
How do I sneak Spinach into these Nuggets?
Chop it very finely and you can sneak plenty of this superfood into this recipe. It will mean each mouthful of nugget is packed full of goodness. Spinach is a superfood. It is loaded with tons of nutrients in a low-calorie package. Dark, leafy greens like spinach are important for skin, hair, and bone health. It is a source of protein, iron, vitamins, and minerals. Chop up an extra amount and keep for other recipes. Freeze them in separate bags to add to other meals for all the family. I do the same with fresh herbs. I chop up extra and put them into little bags for the freezer.
With all this preparation you are well on your way to creating great Mess-Free finger foods for Baby Led weaning.
Cooking Tips
- Ensure you squeeze the courgette/zucchini after grating. Otherwise you will have a soft, mushy nugget.
- Vegetable options; add finely chopped broccoli, grated peppers or even grated cauliflower.
- If you would like the nuggets to be breaded on the outside, you can dip into extra breadcrumbs after forming into a nugget.
- To make egg free, swap the eggs with 2 x flaxeggs (1 tablespoon of flax + 3 tbsp water).
- Make a triple or quadruple batch. After cooking leave to cool fully, then add to a lunchbox to freeze. Layer with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking to each other. To serve, defrost fully, then reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds (ensure there are no warm pockets before serving). Or alternatively in an oven at 180ºC for 10 minutes.
More mess free weaning recipes you will love!
Little Baby Lasagne (with egg and dairy-free option)
Rainbow Fritters Baby Led Weaning Recipe
Blueberry Oat Pancakes with Greek Yogurt
Carrot and Cheese Waffles
Baby Led Weaning Egg Muffins
If you try this Veggie Nugget recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it and don’t forget to tag us on Instagram #babyledfeeding
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