# Weaning, Toddler & Family Recipes UK | Clever Mum > Weaning recipes from around 6 months, baby-led finger foods, freezer-friendly toddler meals and family dinners, with allergens and age guidance. * [ Home ](/) * › Recipes Recipes # Weaning, toddler & family recipes Weaning recipes from around 6 months, baby-led finger foods, freezer-friendly toddler meals and family dinners, with allergens and age guidance. Quick answer — What recipes does Clever Mum have for babies and toddlers? 17 free recipes across three stages: weaning purées and finger foods from around 6 months, hand-held toddler meals from 1 year, and whole-family dinners everyone eats together. Every recipe states its allergens, freezer suitability and any age-specific safety notes — no honey under 12 months, no added salt or sugar in weaning recipes. [Weaning](#weaning)[Toddler](#toddler)[Family](#family) ## How do you choose a recipe for your baby’s stage? Start with readiness and the food’s texture, then check ingredients and allergens. NHS guidance places the introduction of solid foods at around six months, alongside usual breast milk or infant formula. An age label on a recipe does not replace an individual assessment of readiness. Choose a stageWhat to check before cookingWeaningA texture and shape the baby can manage, allergen ingredients and safe preparationToddlerManageable pieces, supervision and realistic portionsFamilySet aside an appropriate child’s portion before any adult seasoning or unsuitable toppings Open the recipe and read the full method before substituting ingredients. A dairy-free swap, for example, does not necessarily remove other allergens; check the labels on every packaged ingredient. Freezer-friendly means the recipe can be prepared for freezing, not that it can be stored indefinitely. For a calmer routine, choose two or three recipes with overlapping ingredients, write a shopping list and label any prepared portions with the dish and date. Avoid buying specialised equipment before trying the routine with what you have. If your child has an allergy, swallowing difficulty or a care plan, follow their clinician’s advice. ### Evidence and scope Published sources consulted on 9 September 2026. [NHS: weaning](https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/baby/weaning/). ## Weaning recipes First purées through to baby-led finger foods. Around 6–12 months · 6 recipes [ Baby's First Carrot & Sweet Potato Purée 6 months+ A smooth, naturally sweet purée using just two vegetables — the classic first weaning food. 5 mins prep · Freezer-friendly ](/recipes/first-carrot-and-sweet-potato-puree/)[ Baby's First Porridge 6 months+ A simple oat porridge cooked in breast milk, formula or whole cows' milk (cows' milk is fine cooked into food from 6 months, just not as a main drink until 12 months), naturally sweetened with mashed banana instead of added sugar. 2 mins prep · Best fresh ](/recipes/babys-first-porridge/)[ Roasted Vegetable Sticks (Baby-Led Weaning) 6 months+ Soft-roasted vegetable batons sized for a baby's fist to grip, for families doing baby-led or mixed weaning. 10 mins prep · Freezer-friendly ](/recipes/roasted-vegetable-sticks-blw/)[ Mild Lentil & Vegetable Dhal 7 months+ A genuinely iron-rich weaning recipe — red split lentils are one of the best plant iron sources for babies, whose own iron stores start depleting around 6 months. 5 mins prep · Freezer-friendly ](/recipes/mild-lentil-and-vegetable-dhal/)[ Baby's First Fish Pie Mash 8 months+ A soft, mashed introduction to fish — offer fish on its own first as a new allergen before combining it into mixed meals like this one. 10 mins prep · Freezer-friendly ](/recipes/first-fish-pie-mash/)[ Full-Fat Yogurt & Fruit Breakfast 6 months+ A no-cook breakfast or snack pairing full-fat, unsweetened yogurt with mashed soft fruit — a gentle way to introduce dairy as an allergen alongside genuinely useful fat and calories babies need. 3 mins prep · Best fresh ](/recipes/yogurt-and-fruit-breakfast/) ## Toddler recipes Hand-held, freezer-friendly meals for fussy phases. 1-4 years · 6 recipes [ Hidden Veg Pasta Sauce 12 months+ A smooth tomato pasta sauce with carrot, red pepper and onion blended in — genuinely useful for toddlers going through a fussy or vegetable-resistant phase, without turning dinner into a negotiation. 10 mins prep · Freezer-friendly ](/recipes/hidden-veg-pasta-sauce/)[ Mini Veggie & Cheese Frittata Bites 12 months+ Bite-sized egg and vegetable frittatas baked in a muffin tin — genuinely good toddler finger food that reheats from frozen in minutes, useful for lunchboxes, breakfast or a protein-rich snack. 10 mins prep · Freezer-friendly ](/recipes/mini-veggie-cheese-frittata-bites/)[ Sheet-Pan Chicken & Veg Traybake 12 months+ A one-tray dinner of chicken thigh, sweet potato and broccoli with mild herbs — minimal washing-up, no chopping-board choreography, and everything finishes cooking at the same time. 10 mins prep · Freezer-friendly ](/recipes/sheet-pan-chicken-veg-traybake/)[ Salmon & Sweetcorn Fish Cakes 12 months+ Soft salmon and potato fish cakes with sweetcorn, bound with egg and lightly coated in breadcrumbs — a good way to keep oily fish (recommended once or twice a week) in a toddler's diet in a shape they'll actually pick up and eat. 15 mins prep · Freezer-friendly ](/recipes/salmon-sweetcorn-fish-cakes/)[ No-Added-Sugar Fruit Lollies 12 months+ Blended fruit frozen into lolly moulds, swirled with plain yogurt — a genuinely sugar-free alternative to shop-bought ice lollies, using only the natural sweetness of ripe fruit. 10 mins prep · Freezer-friendly ](/recipes/no-added-sugar-fruit-lollies/)[ Wholemeal Banana Pancakes 12 months+ Naturally sweetened wholemeal pancakes using ripe banana instead of added sugar — a reliable toddler breakfast or lunchbox filler that reheats well from the freezer. 5 mins prep · Freezer-friendly ](/recipes/wholemeal-banana-pancakes/) ## Family recipes One meal, whole table — adjust seasoning, not the recipe. All ages · 5 recipes [ Veggie-Packed Spaghetti Bolognese All ages (adjust seasoning at the table) A classic family bolognese with extra grated carrot and celery cooked into the sauce — a genuinely one-pot family dinner where everyone, from the toddler to the adults, eats the same meal. 10 mins prep · Freezer-friendly ](/recipes/veggie-packed-spaghetti-bolognese/)[ Sheet-Pan Salmon, New Potatoes & Green Veg All ages A simple, one-tray family dinner of salmon, new potatoes and green vegetables — a straightforward way to hit the recommended weekly oily fish portion for the whole family with minimal effort and washing-up. 10 mins prep · Best fresh ](/recipes/sheet-pan-salmon-potatoes-green-veg/)[ Mild Family Chilli (Adjustable Heat) All ages (spice added separately for adults) A mild base chilli with beef or turkey mince, kidney beans and tomatoes, kept spice-free during cooking so it suits the whole family — adults stir hot sauce or chilli flakes into their own portion at the table. 10 mins prep · Freezer-friendly ](/recipes/mild-family-chilli/)[ Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce All ages Lean turkey meatballs simmered in a simple tomato sauce — a lighter alternative to beef meatballs that toddlers can pick up whole and adults can serve over pasta. 15 mins prep · Freezer-friendly ](/recipes/turkey-meatballs-tomato-sauce/)[ Veggie & Chickpea Coconut Curry (Mild) All ages (mild spice level) A creamy, mild coconut curry with chickpeas and mixed vegetables — genuinely kid-friendly heat level (no chilli), with a curry powder that's more warmth than spice. 10 mins prep · Freezer-friendly ](/recipes/veggie-chickpea-coconut-curry/) This is general information, not medical or dietary advice. For allergy concerns or a family history of allergies, speak to your health visitor, GP or a registered dietitian before introducing new foods. New to weaning? Start with our [weaning guide](/baby/weaning-guide-when-and-how-to-start/).