Easy Finger Food Recipes for Babies from 6 Months © 2020 Feeding BytesNatalia StasenkoAll rights reserved MS, RDfeedingbytes.com EASY FINGER FOOD RECIPES FOR BABIES FROM 6 MONTHS Disclaimer The information found in this ebook is not intended to treat, diagnose or prevent disease and is provided solely for educational purposes. Always seek medical advice from the child's physician with any questions regarding a medical condition. Natalia Stasenko disclaims any liability for loss or damage caused or claimed to be caused, directly or indirectly, from using the information in this ebook. © 2020 Feeding Bytes All rights reserved feedingbytes.com EASY FINGER FOOD RECIPES FOR BABIES FROM 6 MONTHS Easy Fish Fingers Makes 6 fish sticks Ingredients: 3oz (85g) white fish, such as haddock, cod, or flounder 2 tablespoons flour, any type 1 egg 1 tablespoon oil Preparation: 1. Spoon the flour in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, whisk the egg. 2. Slice the fish into 3” (8 cm) long sticks. 3. Dip the fish into the egg and then into the flour. 4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil. 5. Place the fish on the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes. Place the fish on paper towels and cool before serving. The recipe is appropriate for babies from 6 months. Make sure the food is not too hot before serving. Check for softness: it should be easily squash-able between two fingers. Make sure the pieces are long enough so that some food sticks out when your baby holds them in the fist. Always watch your baby when she is eating. © 2020 Feeding Bytes All rights reserved feedingbytes.com EASY FINGER FOOD RECIPES FOR BABIES FROM 6 MONTHS Green Pea Fritters Makes 6 fritters Ingredients: 1/3 cup defrosted or canned peas 1 egg 1 tablespoon chickpea or wheat flour 1 teaspoon oil Preparation: 1. Place the peas in a bowl and roughly mash with a fork. 2. Add the egg and the flour to the bowl with peas and mix. 3. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add oil. 4. Drop 2 teaspoons of the fritter mixture onto the hot skillet, flipping after about 1 minute, cooking for a total of 2-3 minutes. 5. Place cooked fritters on a paper towel to cool. You can also cut them into 1/2” (1.5cm) thick graspable sticks. The recipe is appropriate for babies from 6 months. Make sure the food is not too hot before serving. Check for softness: it should be easily squash-able between two fingers. Make sure the pieces are long enough so that some food sticks out when your baby holds them in the fist. Always watch your baby when she is eating. © 2020 Feeding Bytes All rights reserved feedingbytes.com EASY FINGER FOOD RECIPES FOR BABIES FROM 6 MONTHS Roasted Root Vegetables Makes 1/2 cup roasted vegetables Ingredients: 1 carrot 1/4 medium sweet potato 1/4 medium white potato 1 tablespoon oil Preparation: 1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. Thoroughly wash the veggies. Peel and slice them into 1/2”(1.5cm) thick strips. Place on a baking sheet. 3. Drizzle oil on top of the veggies and mix with hands or spoon to coat. 4. Roast the veggies for 10-15 minutes, flipping them with a spoon half-way. Once they are easily pierced with fork, remove them from the oven and let cool before serving. The recipe is appropriate for babies from 6 months. Make sure the food is not too hot before serving. Check for softness: it should be easily squash-able between two fingers. Make sure the pieces are long enough so that some food sticks out when your baby holds them in the fist. Always watch your baby when she is eating. © 2020 Feeding Bytes All rights reserved feedingbytes.com EASY FINGER FOOD RECIPES FOR BABIES FROM 6 MONTHS Two Ingredient Pancakes Makes 6 pancakes Ingredients: 1 banana 1 egg 1 teaspoon oil or butter Preparation: 1. In a medium bowl, mash the banana. 2. Add the eggs and mix with the banana, using a spoon. 3. Bring a skillet to medium heat and add oil or butter. 4. To make each pancake, spoon 1 tablespoon of mixture onto the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes on the other side. 5. Place the pancakes on a paper towel and cool before serving. You can also cut them into 1/2” (1.5cm) thick graspable sticks. The recipe is appropriate for babies from 6 months. Make sure the food is not too hot before serving. Check for softness: it should be easily squash-able between two fingers. Make sure the pieces are long enough so that some food sticks out when your baby holds them in the fist. Always watch your baby when she is eating. © 2020 Feeding Bytes All rights reserved feedingbytes.com EASY FINGER FOOD RECIPES FOR BABIES FROM 6 MONTHS Zucchini Frittata Makes 4 small frittatas Ingredients: 1/4 zucchini 1 egg 1 teaspoon oil Preparation: 1. Thoroughly wash the zucchini and grate it into a medium bowl. 2. Slightly beat the eggs and mix into the zucchini. 3. Bring a skillet to medium heat and add oil or butter. 4. To make each frittata, spoon 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes on the other side. 5. Place the frittatas on a paper towel and let them cool. Cut them into graspable 1/2” (1.5cm) thick strips before serving. The recipe is appropriate for babies from 6 months. Make sure the food is not too hot before serving. Check for softness: it should be easily squash-able between two fingers. Make sure the pieces are long enough so that some food sticks out when your baby holds them in the fist. Always watch your baby when she is eating. © 2020 Feeding Bytes All rights reserved feedingbytes.com EASY FINGER FOOD RECIPES FOR BABIES FROM 6 MONTHS Steamed Apple Wedges Makes 8-10 wedges Ingredients: 1 apple, any variety pinch of ground cinnamon Preparation: 1. Thoroughly wash the apple. 2. Peel the apple and cut into 8-10 wedges. 3. To steam on stovetop, place the apple slices in a steam basket over boiling water. Steam for 5-8 minutes, until easily pierced with a fork. To cook in a microwave, place the apple slices in a microwave safe dish and cook for 3-5 minutes, until easily pierced with a fork. 4. Carefully place the apple slices on a dish to cool. Sprinkle with cinnamon. You can also cut them into graspable 1/2” (1.5cm) thick sticks. The recipe is appropriate for babies from 6 months. Make sure the food is not too hot before serving. Check for softness: it should be easily squash-able between two fingers. Make sure the pieces are long enough so that some food sticks out when your baby holds them in the fist. Always watch your baby when she is eating. © 2020 Feeding Bytes All rights reserved feedingbytes.com EASY FINGER FOOD RECIPES FOR BABIES FROM 6 MONTHS Soft Chicken Makes approx. 4oz (115g) of cooked chicken Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken thigh 1/2 cup water or broth 1 teaspoon oil Preparation: 1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown for 3-4 minutes, flipping half way. 2. Add water or broth to skillet, cover it with a lid, turn the heat to low and cook the chicken for 15-20 minutes, adding more water or broth if needed, until soft and tender. 3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. 4. Let the chicken cool for 5-7 minutes before shredding it into graspable strips. The recipe is appropriate for babies from 6 months. Make sure the food is not too hot before serving. Check for softness: it should be easily squash-able between two fingers. Make sure the pieces are long enough so that some food sticks out when your baby holds them in the fist. Always watch your baby when she is eating. © 2020 Feeding Bytes All rights reserved feedingbytes.com EASY FINGER FOOD RECIPES FOR BABIES FROM 6 MONTHS Soft Beef Makes approx. 2-3oz (60-80g) of cooked beef Ingredients: 3oz (85g) beef rump or shoulder 1/2 cup water or broth 1 teaspoon oil Preparation: 1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and brown on each side for 2-3 minutes. 2. Add water or broth to the skillet, cover it with a lid, turn the heat to low and cook the beef for 45 minutes to 1 hour, adding more water if necessary. 3. Remove the beef from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. It should be very soft and easy to pull apart. 4. Let the beef cool for 5-7 minutes before shredding or cutting it into graspable 1/2” (1.5cm) thick strips. The recipe is appropriate for babies from 6 months. Make sure the food is not too hot before serving. Check for softness: it should be easily squash-able between two fingers. Make sure the pieces are long enough so that some food sticks out when your baby holds them in the fist.