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🥥🌞 Creamy Coconut Red Lentil Stew (12m- 3+ years) mild • cozy • protein-packed ⏱️ 15 min prep | 🍲 30 min cook | 👶 serves 4 kids ⸻ 🛒 Ingredients • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter • 1 small onion, finely diced • 2 cloves garlic, grated • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated • 2 carrots, small dice • 1 medium sweet potato, small dice • 1 can coconut milk (unsweetened) • 2¾ cups water • ¾ tsp salt • ½ tsp sugar (optional, kid-approved) Gentle spices (NO heat) • 1 tsp cumin • ½ tsp coriander • ¼ tsp turmeric • ½ tsp sweet paprika • Tiny pinch cinnamon ✨ Finish • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped • 2–3 tsp lemon juice (optional) ⸻ 👩‍🍳 How to Make (Easy Mode) 1️⃣ Cook onion in oil until soft + sweet 2️⃣ Add garlic & ginger → stir 30 sec 3️⃣ Add spices → bloom 30 sec 4️⃣ Add veg, lentils, coconut milk & water 5️⃣ Simmer 20 min until very soft 6️⃣ Blend ⅓ of the pot (creamy but textured) 7️⃣ Stir in spinach → serve 💛 ⸻ 🍚 How Kids Love It ✔️ Over rice ✔️ Mixed with pasta ✔️ Fully blended = golden soup for picky eaters ⸻ 🧠 Nutrition Breakdown (per child serving, approx.) • 💪 Protein: ~9–11 g • 🌾 Fiber: ~7 g • 🩸 Iron: supports growth & energy • 🧡 Vitamin A: excellent source (eyes + immunity) • 🧠 Folate & magnesium: brain + development • 🥥 Healthy fats: coconut milk for fullness ⸻ 🧊 Storage ❄️ Freezer friendly (up to 3 months) 🧺 Fridge: 3 days 🔥 Reheat until piping hot ⸻ #KidsMealsMadeEasy #HiddenVeggies #ToddlerApproved #HealthyKidsFood #FamilyDinnerWin

4-Ingredient Iron-Rich Purée for Baby 👶 ✨ Did you know that babies absorb much more iron from plant-based foods when vitamin C is eaten in the same meal? That’s why this simple purée combines red lentils (a great source of plant iron) with vitamin-C–rich carrots and tomatoes to help boost absorption. It’s gentle on tiny tummies, full of flavour, and a great way to support healthy growth and development. 🧡 👶 Suitable from 6 months+ ❄ Suitable for freezing Ingredients — 100g carrots, peeled and diced 400g chopped tomatoes 25g red lentils 50g baby spinach Method — Heat 1 tsp of oil in a small saucepan. Add the carrots and fry for a few minutes. Add the lentils and tomatoes. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables and lentils are soft. Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Blend until smooth using a stick blender.

If you cook lentils without soaking them… we need to talk 👀 our momma's were right, soaking lentils: ✨ Reduces bloating (less of the gassy aftermath) ✨ Improves digestion ✨ Helps reduce antinutrients like phytates ✨ Can improve mineral absorption (iron & zinc 👏) ✨ Cuts down cooking time It’s a small step that makes a big difference to your gut. Save this before your next daal night.. daal-ing

Babies pea + lentil mash (or puree) Plant-based iron, zinc, protein + fibre packed 💥 One for those- “I have no time days” (honestly, if you’re new to starting solids - keep these cans handy in the cupboard) Suitable for babies 6 months+ just started out on the weaning journey YOU NEED 1 cup of canned peas 1 cup of cooked green/brown lentils Splash of babies milk / cows milk / nut milk / water TO MAKE Drain your peas and lentils Whack into a blender or a mini chopper and whizz until there are no whole peas left. Add a splash of liquid if needed. Green/brown lentils when cooked are a safe size/shape for babies when part of a saucy texture For BLW / self feeding- use a dipping spoon or load onto roasted veggies or toasted sourdough fingers OR Offer on a spoon for spoon feeding

Lentil pear spinach bites for when baby needs a little extra help 💛 #ad If your baby is constipated, I focus on fiber + healthy fats + hydration. Pears naturally contain sorbitol (which helps soften stool), and red lentils are rich in fiber — making this a great BLW-friendly option. Lentil Pear Spinach Bites • ½ cup finely chopped pear • ¼ cup cooked red lentils • 1 tbsp chopped spinach (moisture squeezed out) • 2 tbsp oat flour • 1 tbsp olive oil Mix, form into nuggets, and bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until set and soft inside. I use the Grownsy baby food maker to steam my lentils and prep ingredients during the week — it steams and blends in one place, which makes baby meal prep feel a lot simpler. To learn more, search Grownsy baby food maker on Amazon and use code LD2DG5N8 for 15% off (valid through March 31). Comment puree and I’ll send you the link + code 🤍 #grownsybabyfoodmaker #babyregistry #babyledweaning #babyconstipation

A huge factor why little ones are drawn to mild, beige foods is taste (think pancakes, waffles, breads, noodles). One of our favorite hacks in enriching our families’ comfort foods with nutrient dense regeneratively farmed purées that also make them more delicious too. 🫶🏼

Benefits: • High in vitamin A (beta-carotene) → supports eye health, immune system, and growth • Naturally sweet → babies usually love the taste • Good source of fiber → helps prevent constipation • Contains vitamin C and potassium → supports healthy development • Soft texture when cooked → easy to puree smooth 🥣 Lentils Lentils are an excellent plant-based protein and iron source. Benefits: • Rich in iron → important for brain development (especially after 6 months) • High in protein → supports muscle and tissue growth • Great source of fiber → supports digestion and gut health • Contains folate and magnesium → supports cell growth and energy • Helps babies feel full longer due to protein + complex carbs (Red lentils are especially good for purées because they cook fast and blend smoothly.) 🫑 Red Bell Peppers Red bell peppers are surprisingly nutritious and add a mild sweetness. Benefits: • Very high in vitamin C → boosts immunity and helps absorb iron from lentils • Contains antioxidants → supports overall health and cell protection • Adds natural sweetness without sugar • Supports healthy skin and healing thanks to vitamin C and other nutrients ⭐ Why This Combo is Amazing Together, these ingredients make a powerhouse baby meal: • Sweet potato = vitamin A + smooth texture • Lentils = protein + iron • Red pepper = vitamin C to help baby absorb lentil iron #CapCut #weaningbaby #startingsolids #babypureeidea

Lentil sweet potato spinach purée 🤍 A nourishing option that works beautifully when starting solids and can easily grow with your baby. In this meal, you can: • Blend it smooth for babies starting solids around 6 months • Mash it for thicker texture as babies progress Why these ingredients are so valuable for babies: • Red lentils → rich in plant-based iron and protein, important for growth once babies start solids • Sweet potato → provides complex carbohydrates and vitamin A to support growth and immune health • Spinach → offers iron, folate, and antioxidants that support overall development • Olive oil → adds healthy fats that support brain development and help with nutrient absorption Meals like this support: • A calm, confident start to solids • Nutrient variety • Iron and healthy fat intake • A smooth transition as babies grow I share baby-led weaning and purée meal ideas to take away the stress and help parents feel confident feeding their babies 🤍 If you want the recipe, comment RECIPE and I’ll send it to you along with my free guide on how to start solids stress-free 💛 #babyrecipes #startingsolids #babypuree #babyledweaningideas #babylunch #blwrecipes

💾 this special Chickpea & Date recipe👇 😎I’m starting The Bean Series: creative ways to serve beans so the whole family actually enjoys them. Beans & Legumes are so essential for: ✅ gut health ✅ plant protein ✅ fiber diversity ✅ stable energy How to make: Chickpea & Date Energy Bites Base ingredients: • 1 cup cooked chickpeas (well drained) • 6–8 soft dates Blend until smooth. Roll into small balls. Optional add-ins: • 1 tbsp nut butter (almond, cashew, peanut) • 1 tsp cacao powder • pinch of cinnamon • splash of vanilla Optional coatings: • crushed pistachios • coconut flakes • cacao powder • sesame seeds Keep refrigerated. Perfect for snack boxes or after-school bites. Save this for later 🫘 More coming. #cookingfromscratch #gutfriendly #plantprotein #healthykidsmeals #batchcooking

My toddlers don’t eat lentils. They eat crispy lentil patties! ✨🤎🧑🏻‍🍳 If you’re interested in more recipes like this, check out my toddler cookbook it’s full of the recipes and systems I use to keep these feral children fed. Comment TAE and I’ll send it your way! #momlife #toddlermom #momhacks #toddlermeals #toddlerrecipes

The grain question keeps so many mamas stuck. When I teach mamas how to introduce solids the gut health way, I don't recommend introducing grains for at least 5 months to give time for babies' tummies to mature. They also have not much space and it is important to prioritise nutrient-dense foods to support their growth. But after a while mamas often wonder: "Should I introduce them yet? How do I prepare them? What if they cause issues?" With my first, I let fear guide me. I read informatiom that said babies can't digest grains until they have back molars - so I waited 2 years. She has sensitivities to gluten now. I don't know if it is related but with my second, I learned ancestral preparation methods. Soaking. Fermenting. And I also learned proper timing based on HER readiness, not internet timelines. She thrives on properly prepared grains, has no sensitivities and a strong digestion. I think what is important is to know your child and understand what they are ready for. Inside The Confident Feeder, there's an entire module on grains and legumes. I talk about: • When to introduce based on YOUR baby's readiness • How to prepare them using traditional methods (with a full grain recipe book) • What to watch for as you go • How to support gut health during introduction Waitlist is open 🤎 Comment WAITLIST to join and gain access before the public with early bird pricing and AMAZING bonuses ($1,650 value).

🥫Super speedy butterbean + harissa stew for babies + toddlers🥫 This is a throw it together quick meal you can serve for the whole family and is suitable from 6 months by mashing or blending the butterbeans. It’s made entirely with store cupboard and freezer friendly foods. Serve alongside a little balsamic side salad and some garlicky Greek yog 👌🏽 Recipe from Happy Weaning -~ Mains - Linked in Bio x