Nourishment and Recipes

Chia Pudding
2 tablespoons of chia seeds contain 5 times more calcium than milk and three times more iron!Ingredients3 tbsp chia seeds 125ml whole milk or plant based alternative 1 tsp agave nectar (or you can use vanilla essence, honey*, fruit syrup)MethodAdd all of your...

Hot Cross Buns
Cinnamon is a fabulous antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory. It can also help improve digestion.Ingredients475g self-raising flour 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp mixed spice ½ tsp salt (omit for under 1s) 1 and ½ tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium egg 250ml whole milk 100g...

Coconut Dhal
Ingredients 200ml coconut milk & 200ml water 200g split red lentils 1 white onion 1 garlic cloves 1tsp medium curry powder 1tsp ground cumin 1tsp ground coriander 1tsp turmeric ¼ tsp chilli powder (optional) ½ can chopped tomatoesMethodFinely dice your...

Slow Cooked Mild Chicken Korma
Ingredients1 onion 500g chicken breast 1 pot korma paste (3 tbsp) 250 ml coconut cream 1 tsp ground ginger 300ml low salt chicken stock cube 3 tbsp Greek yoghurtMethodCook the chicken with a dash of olive oil until the chicken is golden. Add all the ingredients except...

Okra Masala
Okra rocks because it is packed with vitamin C and K.Ingredients40g oats 100g yoghurt or 2 tbsp 1 egg 1 tbsp agave nectar (optional) 1 tsp milled seeds (optional) 80g raspberriesMethodHeat oil and add 250g of frozen/fresh okra to a frying pan (if fresh and whole slice...

Sweet Potato Chilli
Vitamin A packed Vegan Curry.Ingredients1 medium sweet potato 1 red pepper 3 small red onions or 1 large 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 tin red kidney beans 1 & ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 & ½ tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp mild chilli powder...

Spinach Pesto Pasta
Ingredients2 packed measuring cups of spinach 1 packed cup of basil ¼ cup olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 garlic clove ¼ tsp salt (omit for under 1s) Pinch black pepper 25g parmesan cheeseMethodSet your oven to 150 degrees (fan). Lightly whisk 2 eggs in a bowl, then...

Spinach & Mushroom Risotto
Delicious, creamy and healthy, packed with spinach which helps keep baby hydrated.Ingredients150g chestnut mushrooms 1 large white onion 3 garlic cloves 1 litre of vegetable stock 300g risotto rice 2 tsp garlic & herb seasoning 3 large handfuls of spinach 1 tbsp...

Red Lentil, Sweet Potato & Courgette Stew
A hearty, healthy veggie stew, packed full of goodness.Ingredients1 tbs olive oil 1 red onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, chopped small 2 sweet potatoes (medium) 1 courgette, chopped 1 teaspoon ground coriander A small hand-full of fresh coriander 2 Tbs tomato puree 1 Tin...

Beetroot & Banana Pancakes
Beetroot has super powers, its high in vitamin C, Potassium, Iron and Fibre.Ingredients1 Cooked Beetroot 1 Ripe Banana 1/2 cup milk (or milk alternative) 3/4 cup self raising flour 1 level Teaspoon baking powderMethodBlend all ingredients together until smooth. Heat a...

Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup
Soup can hide many nutritious veggies. Pre-Load Spoons for BLW.Ingredients1 tbs olive oil 1 red onion, diced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 sticks celery, chopped 1 courgette, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 1/2 cups butternut squash, chopped 1 cup red lentils 2...

Veggie Packed Sausage Rolls
Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein, they have a variety of health benefits.Ingredients1 can of chickpeas 1 garlic clove 1 medium grated carrot ½ medium grated red onion 1 handful of baby spinach 1 tsp garlic and herb seasoning ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp smoked...

Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Broccoli is very high in Vitamin C and is a great source of soluble fibre. This makes broccoli a great food for babies.Ingredients2tbsp unsalted butter 1tsp garlic & herb seasoning 2tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup of whole milk 70g grated cheddar 30g parmesan cheese...

Tuna Pesto Muffins
Babies and toddlers need Omega-3 Fatty Acids like DHA. Tuna is a great source to help with growth and development.Ingredients1 tin of tuna drained 100g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 egg ½ tsp black pepper 50g grated cheese 80ml whole milk 1 tsp pesto 50g...

Pear & Chia Overnight Oats
Soaked Chia seed is soft and gentle on the stomach, a nutritious.Ingredients½ cup of oats ½ cup of whole milk 2 tbsp whole milk yoghurt 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 pouch of pear puree 1 pearMethodMix all the above together (minus the pear) and leave overnight in the fridge....

Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
Did you know, blueberries are ranked number one in antioxidant health benefits. Making them a tasty superfood for babies!Ingredients1 frozen banana 150ml whole milk or plant based alternative Handful of frozen blueberries Desired toppingsMethodAdd 100ml of milk to...

Cinnamon Toast
Milk roll is a great first bread for babies, it contains 29mg of calcium per slice and has only 0.18g of salt. Remember, your child should have no more than 1g of salt a day.Ingredients1 egg 2 slices of milk roll (or any bread) splash of whole milk ½ tsp ground...

Banana & Peanut Butter Pancakes
Did you know, introducing an allergen food, such as peanuts, to your child as soon as possible can decrease the risk of a peanut allergy?Ingredients1 banana 2 eggs 3 tbsp oats ½ tbsp smooth peanut butterMethod Mash your banana with the back of a fork Add your eggs...

5 Breakfast Ideas for Babies
Sharing is caring and we want to offer some delicious easy and healthy breakfast ideas for your baby, toddler, big kid or even yourself. We are so lucky to get tagged in on so many gorgeous images of food served in our EasyMats, So It's an opportunity to showcase some...

10 Best Foods To Get Started With Baby Led Weaning
When getting started with baby led weaning, it can seem like there’s a whole world of new information and ideas to explore – how do you decide which road to take? After working in this field for a few years now, I thought I’d offer you the ten first foods that I’d...

Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) – what is it and how can we manage it?
For many parents, before having a little one with a cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA), we’d never really thought about what it entailed. Most of us have heard of lactose and gluten intolerances. But for many families I’ve encountered in the last few years of my...

7 Foods with More Nutrients for Your Baby
As your baby begins to crawl, walk and talk their nutritional needs will be developing too. This is an important time to ensure your child is eating well and getting all the nutrients they require. We understand it can be hard for parents to know exactly what to feed...