BLW: Recipes

Alright I’ve been getting a bunch of messages asking what I feed Waylen so I’ve decided to step you through some of our go to dishes. Now Waylen seriously eats everything I offer him — he’s a pig– but these are his absolute favorites!

Protein Waffles:

1 ripe banana
2 eggs
1/8 t baking soda (optional)
2 heaping T nut butter

While your waffle iron heats up, mash 1 banana then mix in 2 eggs, 1/8 t baking soda, and about two heaping spoonfuls of nut butter. We alternate between peanut and almond butter!

Coconut Nom Noms:

2 T full fat Greek yogurt
1/2 c quick Oats
Hand full of chopped Strawberries (or any berry)
1 T Flaxseed
2 T Unsweetened coconut flakes for coating

These are the best! You literally just throw whatever you want in a bowl! Ha we change up the berries regularly and sometimes sub chai seeds for flaxseed or just throw in both! Mix everything together, roll into balls, and then toss in the coconut flakes. Keep them in the refrigerator overnight to let them set.

Chicken Meatballs:

1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove
1/2 T Basil
1/2 T Black pepper
3/4 C Milked Soaked breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/3 C shredded Italian blend cheese
1lb ground chicken

Sooo the first time I made these I just winged it, no recipe or anything so the amounts are just estimates of what I used, and Chappy loved them. Yes, I did say Chappy, and no I didn’t actually make them for him. Ha The best part about this was that I had used breast milk to soak the breadcrumbs and Chappy knew that before he ate them 🤣(Waylen loved them too btw.) Soak the breadcrumbs, mix everything in a bowl, roll into balls, (tip: wet your hands with water to prevent sticking) bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.

< b>Sweet Potatoes: Cinnamon

Olive oil
Sweet potato

These are super easy!! All I do is peel, slice into strips (about the size of my pinky,) drizzle with olive oil, toss, then sprinkle with cinnamon. I cook them at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Pasta:

Banza chickpea penne
1 can of no salt diced tomatoes
1/4 c shallot
1 garlic clove
1 t black pepper
1 t dried basil

Banza is a great, healthier alternative to pasta for your little babes so try it out if you haven’t! For the sauce I sauté the shallot and garlic in about a tablespoon of olive oil until the shallot is translucent and the garlic is fragrant. Add the tomatoes and can juice, pepper, and basil. Simmer about 5 minutes until thickened and then toss in pasta!

< b>Blueberry Muffins: <<
sed THIS is the recipe for Waylen’s blueberry muffins and they came out great.

< b>Black Bean Burgers: <<
use THIS recipe for southwestern style black bean burgers! These are packed full of flavor and great for the entire family! It’s also a great way to expose your babe to fun and yummy spices!

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ylen has become a pro at eating these days. He will scarf down anything I'm willing to give him. Although when we started Baby Led Weaning we focused mainly on veggies, now Waylen will eat whatever meal we are having. It makes feeding him so fun and easy! Now I must admit sometimes, (okay- a lot of times,) I'll make Waylen healthy protein waffles and then make myself floury, sugar filled waffles ha. I should probably eat healthier too but… oh well!