
Easy Baby-Led Weaning Breakfast Ideas: Simple, Nutritious & Perfect for Little Hands
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Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a great way to introduce your baby to solid foods by encouraging them to self-feed from the start. It builds independence, promotes healthy eating habits, and helps develop motor skills.
Here are easy, nutritious, and baby-safe BLW breakfast recipes that your little one will love!
🥞 1. Banana Oat Pancakes
Ingredients:
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1 ripe banana
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1 egg
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3 tablespoons rolled oats
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A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
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Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth.
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Crack in the egg and mix well.
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Stir in the oats and cinnamon.
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add a tiny bit of butter or coconut oil if needed.
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Drop small amounts of the batter onto the pan and flatten slightly with a spoon.
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Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
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Let them cool slightly and cut into strips for easy grasping.
Why it’s great: Naturally sweet, full of fiber, and soft enough for babies to chew with gums.
🥑 2. Avocado Toast Strips
Ingredients:
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½ ripe avocado
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1 slice of soft whole grain or sourdough bread
Instructions:
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Toast the bread lightly (optional) so it’s not too hard or crumbly.
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Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth.
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Spread the mashed avocado generously onto the bread.
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Cut the toast into finger-width strips for easy holding.
Optional: Add a pinch of ground flaxseed or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for extra nutrients.
🥣 3. Oatmeal Fingers
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup water or breast milk/formula
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½ small apple (peeled and grated)
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Dash of cinnamon
Instructions:
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In a small saucepan, cook oats with water or milk over low heat until thick.
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Stir in grated apple and cinnamon and cook until everything is soft.
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Pour the thick oatmeal into a small dish or silicone mold and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Once set, cut into strips or bite-sized pieces.
Why it’s great: A no-mess way to offer oats! The texture is firm enough for little hands but soft to chew.
🥚 4. Soft Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients:
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1 egg
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1 tablespoon whole milk (optional)
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A small pat of butter or oil
Instructions:
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Crack the egg into a bowl, add milk, and whisk until combined.
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Heat a non-stick pan over low heat and melt a little butter.
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Pour in the egg and stir gently with a spatula.
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Cook slowly, stirring often, until just set and soft.
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Let cool slightly, then break into small, soft curds or serve in strips.
🍓 5. Yogurt with Soft Fruit
Ingredients:
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½ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
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½ ripe banana, peach, or pear
Instructions:
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Spoon yogurt into a small bowl.
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Slice fruit into very soft, thin strips or mash if needed.
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Offer the yogurt with a preloaded spoon and fruit on the side.
Note: Avoid honey until age 1. Use plain, unsweetened yogurt for gut health and lower sugar intake.
🍠 6. Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Ingredients:
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1 small sweet potato
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1 tsp olive oil
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Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Peel and cut sweet potato into thick wedges or sticks.
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Toss with a little olive oil and cinnamon.
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Roast on a baking sheet for 20–25 minutes until soft and golden.
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Let cool before serving.
Why it’s great: Sweet potatoes are packed with beta-carotene and fiber—perfect for teething babies.
🧁 7. Baby-Friendly Banana Muffins
Ingredients:
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1 ripe banana
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1 egg
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½ cup finely grated carrot or zucchini
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½ cup oat flour (or ground oats)
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¼ tsp baking powder
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
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In a bowl, mash banana and mix in the egg.
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Stir in the veggies, oat flour, and baking powder.
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Spoon into muffin cups and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and firm.
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Cool before serving. Freeze extras for future breakfasts!
🌱 8. Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
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2 tbsp chia seeds
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½ cup breast milk, formula, or oat milk
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1 tbsp mashed berries or banana
Instructions:
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Mix all ingredients in a small container.
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Let sit for 4+ hours or overnight in the fridge.
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Stir before serving. You can preload a spoon or let baby scoop with fingers.
🧼 Safety Tips for Baby-Led Weaning Breakfasts
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Always supervise meals closely.
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Sit baby upright in a high chair.
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Avoid foods that are choking hazards (e.g. whole grapes, hard raw veggies).
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Offer water in an open or sippy cup with meals.
🎁 Helpful Feeding Tools from Omomly.com:
👶 Final Thoughts
With these easy baby-led weaning breakfast recipes, you're giving your little one the chance to explore flavors, build motor skills, and enjoy the fun of feeding themselves. Keep it simple, safe, and stress-free — and let breakfast become a bonding moment full of smiles (and a little mess)!