10 Best Baby Food Recipes For Breakfast (You Can Make Under 15 Min)

Making sure that your child is healthy and eats a great, nutritious breakfast is of the utmost priority. However, it can be difficult to figure out what are the best baby food recipes for breakfast. It’s already difficult to find the best infant food on the market, let alone prepare a healthy and fulfilling breakfast. However, there are a few things to consider.

For example, apples are the most consumed fruit according to a recent study. That means it’s a good idea to include apples along with other fruits and nutritious foods like chia seeds in their breakfast. That’s why we made a quick list of the best baby food that you should prepare for breakfast. It’s nutritious, packed with protein, and everything you need for a healthy baby!

Apple Puree

Infant puree is by far one of the best options when it comes to a healthy breakfast. It’s one of those toddler meals that’s easy to ingest as well. Plus, it’s not very difficult to prepare, and you can use a multitude of different apple types. Some of the best varieties to use are Pink Lady, Ambrosia, Sweet Tango, and Royal Gala, among others.

Apple Puree

Recipe by adminCourse: Breakfast, PureesDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

15

minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Apples

• 4 Tbsps water

Directions

• The first thing you want to do is to peel and core the apples; then, you have to slice them.
• After that, you add them all in a small saucepan. Bring that saucepan to boil, and then reduce the heat.
• Simmer until apples are tender, which will usually take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes.
• Drain and then you can keep the liquid as well.
• Blend the apples until you have a very smooth texture. Sometimes, you might need to add water; do that if possible.
• Now, you can let it cool down and serve. You can add it to the fridge in a jar, as it will help keep the puree cold and fresh for up to 4 days.

Baby Banana Pancakes

Fruits are an excellent addition to your baby’s breakfast, and bananas should be on your radar. Why? Bananas are a great source of protein, and they also provide tons of nutrients as well. On top of that, preparing some banana pancakes is simple; it won’t take more than 15 minutes. It’s one of the nicest, most interesting recipes you can try out!

Baby Banana Coconut Pancakes

Recipe by adminCourse: Breakfast, Brunch, BabyDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

6

minutes

Total time

15

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Ripe banana

• 2 Eggs

• 2 Tsps coconut flour

• 1/s Tsp Cinnamon/Vanilla Extract

• Coconut oil/butter/oil needed for greasing

Directions

• Mash the banana with a fork in your mixing bowl. You can use a mixer, but since it’s just a single banana, manual mashing is usually more than enough.
• Now, you need to whisk the eggs; after that, you can add the mashed banana, coconut flour and cinnamon.
• Mix everything until you see it’s all combined.
• In the meantime, heat the frying pan to medium heat, add the coconut oil or butter.
• Make sure that you drop some spoonfuls of your mix into the pan. Cooking time should be 3 minutes.
• Flip and then cook for 3 more minutes. You can stop until the pancakes are golden on both sides.

Breakfast Berry Bowl

Nothing is cuter and healthier for kids than a breakfast berry bowl. Berries are full of antioxidants, and they also have plenty of protein. Thankfully, you can have a smoothie bowl with berries, and it’s a very good start for your kid’s day. The preparation time for this breakfast is short, it shouldn’t take you more than 5 minutes to do it. And yes, you can also choose to decorate it with some fruit to make funny or cute faces if you want.

Breakfast Berry Bow

Recipe by adminCourse: BreakfastCuisine: Baby FoodDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

3

minutes

10

minutes

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup of strawberries or raspberries, frozen

• 1/s frozen banana

• ¼ cup of unsweetened vanilla yogurt

• ½ cup of unsweetened almond milk

• Some spinach or kale

• A small frozen cauliflower piece

Directions

• Add the ingredients in a blender.
• Blend them for half a minute or a minute, depending on the amount of ingredients you use. Make sure that it’s a smoothie and easy to ingest.
• Lastly, you can add some strawberries or raspberries at the top, depending on what you like.
  
  

Banana Waffles

These Banana Waffles are one of those healthy foods that every child should try at least once every month. Baby food doesn’t have to be very complex, and you can easily play around with ingredients. These waffles, in particular, are a pleasure to prepare. They are one of the top baby food recipes for breakfast when it comes to nutritious value, but they also the great taste. Kids love blw recipes like this, and they are a great alternative to food puree.

Banana Waffles

Recipe by adminCourse: Desserts, Breakfast, SnacksDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Total time

15

minutes

Ingredients

• A ripe banana

• ½ cup Milk

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp Coconut oil or butter

•  1 tsp Vanilla extract

• 1 cup of whole wheat flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

Directions

• Start by mashing the banana, and then add it with vanilla, coconut oil, egg and milk into a medium bowl. Stir everything adequately.
• Now, you want to stir in the salt, cinnamon, baking powder, and flour.
• Start warming the waffle iron, and you can use 1/3 cup of the batter we just created for each waffle. In order to ensure everything is ok, add the batter at the center of the iron and spread with a spoon.
• You can serve right away, or you can add it to a baking sheet.
• It’s possible to serve it either with nut butter, applesauce, jam, fruit, or syrup if you want.

Notes

• If you don't have a waffle iron, try our Baby Banana Coconut Pancakes.

Apple Chia Pudding

The Apple Pie Chia Pudding is one of those recipes that don’t need a lot of cooking time. In fact, you can prepare it in under 2 minutes. The benefit is that it’s free of sugar, and you can also put it in the fridge for a bit if you want your child to serve more during the day. What we like about the Apple Pie Chia Pudding is its nutritious value, the fact that any baby can ingest it with ease, and it works with rice, almonds, coconut, milk and so on. Ideally, you want to avoid any sweeteners; the apples have enough sugar to keep this breakfast healthy and tasty.

Apple Chia Pudding

Recipe by adminCourse: AppetizersCuisine: Baby FoodDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

1

minute

Cooking time

3

minutes

3

minutes

Ingredients

• 100g of apple puree

• 1/3 cup of milk

• 2 tbsp of chia seeds

• ¼ tsp of cinnamon

Directions

• Add all these ingredients into a bowl and mix them properly.
• After mixing them, you can add them to a jar or serving bowl.
• You can refrigerate it for 20 minutes before serving. If your child likes a bit of crunch, then you can serve it before the 20 minutes are up.
• Top with small baked apple pieces, banana or other fruit.

Notes

• Looking for a classical apple puree recipe? Try our top choice here: Apple Puree

Broccoli Egg Muffins

In case you want a tasty recipe, but also quite easy to prepare, this should fit very nicely. It’s one of the best infant food options when you want protein and nutrients served cutely. Plus, these can be packed cold as well, aside from being served warm during breakfast. Like most of the other breakfasts here, it’s easy to prepare, and you can feel free to customize its look with some herbs as well.

Broccoli Egg Muffins

Recipe by adminCourse: Breakfast, SnacksCuisine: Baby FoodDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

25

minutes

Total time

30

minutes

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs

• ¼ cup of milk

• ½ cup of chopped broccoli

• ½ cup of cheddar cheese

• pepper & salt

Directions

• Start by heating the oven to around 375 degrees
• Add 8 muffin tins and spray to prevent them from sticking
• Put the milk and eggs in a bowl, then whisk
• Add the pepper, salt, cheese and broccoli
• Stir until everything is incorporated. Pour the mixture into the cups, but ensure they are ¾ full, not completely full.
• Bake for around 20 to 25 minutes. You will know when to remove them because the cheese is golden brown, and the eggs are set.
• Once they cool down, you can serve!

Notes

• Try also Baby Zucchini Slice Recipe

Scrambled Eggs With Yogurt For Babies

Eggs are very nutritious and they can boost the energy levels of your little one. That’s why they can be a solid option if you want healthy baby food for breakfast. You can try to go for some infant puree recipes, but scrambled eggs also have their appeal. Preparing them is quick and easy, and you can also eat along with your kid too. Not only that, but there are numerous variations for you to check as well.

Scrambled Eggs With Yogurt For Babies

Recipe by adminCourse: BreakfastCuisine: Baby foodDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

1

minute

Cooking time

4

minutes

5

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 eggs

• 1 Tsp of Greek yogurt

• 1-2 Tsp of butter

Directions

• Add the yogurt and eggs to a bowl
• Whisk the mixture using a fork, but make sure that you stick to a single direction, if possible.
• Now, you want to heat the medium skilled over medium to low heat. In the meantime, add the butter and allow it to melt. If you see the butter bubbling, that’s when you add the eggs.
• You need to cook the eggs for around 15 seconds. After that, you use a wooden spoon or spatula and fold them from the outside to the middle. Repeat this until the eggs are firm but soft.
• When everything is ready, you have to add a few chunks of egg to the plate or the tray. You can add a bit of pepper and salt if you want. In many cases, you can also add some berries along with scrambled eggs if your child likes that.

Notes

Zucchini Slice

A Zucchini Slice is great because kids love it; they are easy to eat, and you’ll also find it simple to customize your recipe. As a bonus, these are also easy to add to the fridge so that you can make lots of them at once. Then, everyone will have a cool, healthy snack in the fridge, and that’s really handy. It’s one of those recipes that takes a little to get right, but once you repeat it a couple of times, you won’t have a problem mastering it.

Baby Zucchini Slice

Recipe by adminCourse: Lunch, BreakfastCuisine: Baby FoodDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

• A medium zucchini

• 5 large eggs

• A cup of flour

• Half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 tsp of baking powder

• ½ tsp salt and 1/s tsp of onion powder

Directions

• Preheat the oven and coat the 8x8 pan with some nonstick cooking spray and use parchment paper.
• Now, you can cut the zucchini stems and grate them with a box grater. Add the result to a kitchen towel, squeeze the liquid, and discard it. You should have a cup of grated zucchini at this time.
• Once you have that, you add it in a medium bowl with all the other ingredients. Stir and ensure that you have a uniform batter. Pour that into the baking pan; you will need around 25 to 30 minutes here.
• Remove it from the oven and let it cool down. Then it can be served!

Multi-vegetable Puree

Sometimes, kids want a very simple food, and the food puree that uses multiple veggies can be a solid idea. It’s a classic breakfast for babies, not very complex, but healthy and full of great ingredients. Plus, the fact that you can prepare it even if you’re in a rush can be a huge advantage. We do recommend starting with a few veggies at first and then slowly adding more and more if your child likes the recipe.

Multi-vegetable puree

Recipe by adminCourse: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 6-9 monthsDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

19

minutes

Ingredients

• Water

• Carefully cut veggies, including carrots, peas, potatoes, spinach, etc.

Directions

• You want to select the veggies that you want to add to your puree. Cook them in the pressure cooker or bake/steam them until they are very tender and soft.
• Now, you want to transfer them into a blender and then blend these vegetables until their consistency is very thin.
• You don’t want to drain the stock since it’s full of nutrients. Instead, leave it in!
• Now, you can add some formula or boiled water to help thin the puree consistency. Leave it to cool down for a little bit, and then you can feed your baby!

Mango and rice porridge

Mango is very good for your child’s vision and articulation while also bringing anti-inflammatory properties. It’s also sweet, something that babies like quite a bit. Plus, the combination of rice and mango makes it incredibly tasty, not to mention a delight for kids and even adults as well. The recipe is a lot of fun to prepare, and many of us will enjoy trying it out again and again!

Mango And Rice Porridge

Recipe by adminCourse: BreakfastDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

2

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

20

minutes

Ingredients

• A cup of diced and sliced mangoes

• 1 (1½) cup(s) of rice

• 3-4 water cups

• 1 cup of milk or formula (optional)

Directions

• Boil the rice and water; you want the rice to be properly cooked. When you see that your rice starts boiling, you can blend some mangoes to form a puree.
• After the rice water starts to boil, you want to simmer the flame and then leave the rice in there to cook for up to 5 minutes. You can add the mango puree and the milk (optional) to it. Cook for 2-3 more minutes and stir in between.
• In the end, you can serve the porridge to your child.

Notes

• View our recipe for Simple Rice Milk Pudding

Tips and tricks to consider when preparing breakfast for your baby!

• You always want to use only healthy ingredients. Make sure that you stock up on healthy ingredients, and many times, it’s ok to freeze them as well.
• Experiment with different breakfast ideas every day. Kids can get bored if you serve the same things every time, so variety is key here.
• Some recipes will be ok to store in the fridge for a week or more; others are not suitable for storing in a fridge for more than a few days.
• Start with the basic version of the recipe, and then slowly add your ingredients and ideas. Again, the focus is on keeping it healthy and fresh for your child.
• Include your child’s preferred ingredients. That will make the meal a lot more appealing to them.
• Involving your kids is a great idea; it offers them something meaningful to do, and they will enjoy playing around with the ingredients, too.
• Prepare those complex meals later in the evening and store them overnight in the fridge for an early morning meal. It can be difficult to prepare a very complex meal in the morning when everyone is in a rush.

We highly recommend testing out these great baby food recipes for breakfast. They are a lot of fun to prepare, and kids absolutely love these too. Plus, you can always experiment and try out new recipes on your own. It’s a good idea to stick with basic, simple recipes in the beginning and then slowly try out more complex ones. In the end, you want your baby’s meals to be full of healthy ingredients but also easy to eat. An easy, healthy, and delicious breakfast can go a long way, and your child will be very happy. If the breakfast is packed with protein and it’s a delight to eat, it’s even better!