Quick & Easy Kid-Approved Recipes

Breakfast

• Overnight Oats
• Oatmeal Banana Boats

Lunch & Dinner

• Squash Fritters
• Veggie Polenta
• Pasta With Tomato Sauce
• Turkey & Cheese Wrap

Snacks

• Hummus Bites
• Egg Wedges With Veggies
• Nutty Fruit Smoothie

Strapped for time and energy? Try these low-prep, parent-friendly recipes for easy meals and quick snacks. All made with simple ingredients that are nutritious, delicious, and perfect for your little one’s age and stage.

Breakfast

Overnight Oats

Try different milks in this recipe when your little one is ready to be introduced to nuts, soy, and dairy. You can find more information about food allergies here.

Yields ¼ cup

Serving size for Sitter ¼ cup

Ingredients

• 2 ½ tbsp Gerber® Multigrain Oatmeal
• 1 tbsp Gerber® Apple puree
• ¼  cup milk of choice
• Optional: pinch of cinnamon or ginger

Optional: 1 tbsp fresh berries, chopped.

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine oatmeal, puree, milk, and spice if desired.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours—even overnight!
3. When ready to eat, top with chopped berries if desired. Enjoy!

Oatmeal Banana Boats

As easy as it sounds! Use the puree as a topping or dip for extra flavor and nutrients.

Yields 4 boats

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana, peeled
• 2 tbsp Gerber® Oatmeal Cereal
• 1-2 tbsp Gerber® Mango, Peach, or Pear puree

Directions

1. Cut banana into quarters, then shape each into a spear.
2. In a medium bowl, toss spears in oatmeal.
3. Plate the spears and drizzle with puree. Enjoy!

Lunch & Dinner

Squash Fritters

This crowd-pleaser tastes great with hummus, tzatziki, or Greek yogurt for added texture, flavor, and nutrition.

Yields 12 fritters

Serving size for Crawlers 1 fritter

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil of choice
• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup Gerber® Oatmeal or Multigrain Cereal
• ¼ cup milk of choice
• ¼ cup Gerber® Carrot or Butternut Squash puree
• ¼ tsp basil or oregano, fresh or dried
• Optional: ¼ tsp minced garlic
• 1 cup spiral-cut or shredded squash of choice
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, warm oil over medium-high heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine egg, cereal, milk, puree, spice, and garlic if desired.
3. Stir in squash, salt, and pepper.
4. Spoon tablespoon-size dollops of batter into prepared skillet and gently press to flatten slightly.
5. Cook 2-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. 
6. Cool completely before serving.

Turkey & Cheese Wrap
 

Yields 1 wrap

Serving size for Toddler 1 wrap, cut into bites

Ingredients

• 1 whole wheat tortilla
• 2-3 slices cooked turkey, finely shredded
• 2 tbsp Gerber® Sweet Potato puree
• 1 slice cheese of choice

Directions:

1. Spread a thin later of puree on a the tortilla.
2. Place turkey and cheese on top.
3. Roll tortilla and cut into bite-size pieces.

Veggie Polenta

Pro tip: You can also top this polenta with tofu instead of veggies for a boost of protein!

Yields 3 servings

Serving size for Sitter ¼ cup polenta

Serving size for Crawler ¼ cup polenta & ¼ cup steamed, mashed veggies

Serving size for Toddler ¼ cup polenta & ¼ cup chopped, steamed veggies

Ingredients

• 1  cup low sodium vegetable or chicken stock
• ¼ cup cornmeal
• 2 tbsp shredded cheese of choice
• ⅓ cup Gerber® Butternut Squash or Sweet Potato puree
• Optional: ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
• Optional: ¼ cup steamed veggies

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, bring stock to a boil over medium heat.
2. Stir in cornmeal and cook for 5-6 minutes, until thickened and bubbling.
3. Remove from heat, stir in cheese, puree, and seasoning if desired.
4. Spoon into serving bowls and top with veggies, if age appropriate.

Pasta With Tomato Sauce

Pro tip: Serve with your little one’s favorite Gerber® pouch for added nutrients.

Yields 2 servings

Ingredients

• ½ cup whole grain pasta
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• (1) 4-oz Gerber® Carrot or Butternut Squash puree
• Optional: 1 tbsp cooked broccoli florets, finely chopped

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to box directions.
2. Toss pasta with mild tomato sauce and Gerber® puree.
3. Top with broccoli if desired.

Snacks

Egg Wedges With Veggies

Yields 2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 hard-boiled egg, cooled and peeled
• 1 tsp Gerber® Oatmeal Cereal
• 2 tsp Gerber® Green Bean, Carrot, or Pumpkin puree
• Optional: ¼ tsp fresh herbs, minced

Directions

1. Cut hard-boiled egg into quarters.
2. In a small bowl, toss egg slicer in oatmeal until all sides are coated.
3. Plate egg slices, top with puree and herbs if desired.

Nutty Fruit Smoothie

A tasty way for baby to practice using a cup! Try adding nut butter to this recipe when your little one is ready to be introduced to nuts. You can find more information about food allergies here.

Yields 4 servings

Serving size for Sitter ¼ cup

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup milk of choice
• 1/4  cup Gerber® Banana puree
• 1 ½ cups berries or stone fruit, fresh or thawed
• 2 ½ tsp Gerber® Oatmeal or Multigrain Cereal      
• Optional: 2 tsp smooth nut butter

Directions:

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients until smooth.
2. Pour into preferred training cups, and freeze unused portion.

Hummus Bites

Pro tip: Try coating the cucumbers with Gerber® Oatmeal or Multigrain Cereal  to help baby's grip.

Yields 6 bites

Ingredients

• (6) ¼ slices of peeled cucumber, whole wheat crackers, or Gerber® Teethers
• ⅓ cup hummus
• 1 tbsp Gerber® Carrot or Pumpkin puree
• Optional: ¼ tsp fresh herbs, minced
• Optional: 2 tsp crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine hummus and puree.
2. On a plate, spread mixture on cucumber, crackers, or Teethers.
3. Sprinkle with herbs and feta if desired.

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