Healthy Food Recipes For 1 Year Old

Healthy food recipes for 1 year olds need to be tailored to the taste of the child. When your child is one year old, it is time to introduce solid foods and breastfeeding and formula feeding.

Giving your baby healthy foods recipes will help him grow up strong and healthy. You should introduce new foods slowly and carefully.

Avoid spicy, sugary foods like soft drinks, ice-creams, chips, fried food etc. Most of these recipes are for children between 6 to 36 months old.

Top 10 Healthy Food Recipes For 1 Year Old:

1. Anabel’s Favorite Vegan Burgers:

The first healthy food recipe for 1 year old is Anabel’s favourite vegan burgers. It contains vegetables and tofu- easy to digest and will not cause any stomach upset. This vegan burger makes a healthy meal or snack time treat.

Ingredients:

• Cooking oil spray
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tbsp minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp. light soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
• 1 pound firm tofu, drained and pressed for 30 minutes, then crumbled into small pieces
• 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 large)
• 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2-3 medium)
• 2 tbsp. dried parsley
• 1 tsp sea salt
• Ground black pepper to taste
• 4 hamburger buns, lightly toasted or whole grain wraps and sandwich thins for serving

Directions:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray with oil and add onion, garlic and soy sauce. Cook for 2 minutes or until onions is soft, stirring constantly.
2. Add tofu and carrots to the skillet and cook for 5-10 minutes or until liquid is released from the tofu and evaporates. Add zucchini, parsley, salt and pepper. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until zucchini is soft.
3. Serve the tofu mixture on the buns or wraps with your favourite toppings like lettuce, cucumber slices and tomatoes. Makes 4 servings (1/4 of a recipe per serving).

2. Matzah Brei:

Matzah Brei is another healthy diet recipe for 1 year old. This delicious dish is hearty and nutritious. You can serve this with some fruit salad or by itself as a side dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 / 4 cup pure maple syrup
• 3 tbsp. Earth Balance margarine
• 8 whole matzah bread, broken into pieces
• 2 cups unsweetened soy milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Combine maple syrup and margarine in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously for 1 minute or until the mixture becomes smooth. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large bowl, combine matzah pieces, soy milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon.
2. Pour the maple syrup mixture over the matzah mixture and combine well until all the bread is coated. Spray a large skillet with cooking oil spray and heat it on medium-high heat. Cook ½ of matzah mix for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Then flip it over and cook another 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Repeat with the second ½ of matzah mix. Serve immediately with maple syrup or fruit sauce of your choice. Makes 4 servings (1/4 of a recipe per serving)

3. Mango Cookies:

Healthy Food Recipes For 1 Year Old is vegan mango cookies. These tasty and nutritious cookies contain only a few ingredients and take only 30 minutes to make. They’re made with whole wheat flour, pureed ripe banana and mango- perfect for young children.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour mix
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 ripe medium-sized banana, mashed
• 1 large, ripe mango, peeled & chopped (about 1.5 cups)
• 2 tbsp cold-pressed virgin coconut oil or organic canola oil
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt until well combined. Set aside. In a food processor or blender, puree the banana and mango until smooth, then add the coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract and process until smooth again. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and use a spatula to mix until combined.

4. Cheesy Potatoes:

Healthy Food Recipes For 1 Year Old is a vegan cheesy potatoes recipe. It’s a crowd-pleaser for adults and kids alike! Serve these cheesy potatoes with some steamed veggies for a complete meal.

The flavour of the nutritional yeast used in this recipe is very cheesy, which makes it a great vegan alternative to cheese.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
• ½ cup nutritional yeast flakes
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tsp sea salt, or to taste

Directions: Place the lemon juice in a large bowl and add the potatoes. Toss well to coat. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss again until everything is well distributed. Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined 13 x 9-inch baking dish and bake at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes or until fork-tender. Stir once or twice halfway through to ensure even browning.

5. Spicy Rice:

Healthy Food Recipes For 1 Year Old is a vegan spicy rice recipe. Although this dish is not ideal for babies (due to the hot spices), it’s perfect for toddlers and older children ready for spicier foods. I love to serve this dish with some fresh fruit or veggies on the side.

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups organic millet, rinsed well in cold water and drained
2. 4-5 cups filtered water (depending on how thick you like your grains)
3. 1 ½ tsp sea salt, divided
4. 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
5. 2 shallots, finely diced (about 1/3 cup)
6. 1 tsp fresh grated ginger root or 1/4 tsp powdered ginger
7. ½ tsp cayenne pepper (or ½ – 1 tsp. mild chilli powder) plus more to taste, if desired
8. 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
9. ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, to garnish (optional)

Directions: In a medium-size pot, bring the millet and 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and add one teaspoon salt. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed.

Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork. In a large sauté pan, warm the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook for 5 minutes, occasionally stirring until soft and translucent.

Turn the heat to medium-high, add 1 teaspoon salt, ginger root or powdered ginger, cayenne pepper or chilli powder and constantly stir for 1 minute.

Add the millet to the pan and saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl, garnish with fresh cilantro (optional) and serve warm.

6. Sweet Baked Potato:

Healthy Food Recipes For 1 Year Old is a vegan sweet baked potato recipe. It does not have a strong flavour of its own, but it goes great with almost any savoury dish. Roast some vegetables and drizzle them with tahini sauce to complete the meal. I like using white potatoes for this dish because they are a little milder, but you can use whatever kind of potato you have on hand.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large beet, peeled and chopped small (about 1 ¼ cups)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 3 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar or honey
• 1 ½ tsp sea salt, divided
• 3/4 cup filtered water (to boil potatoes)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, to coat beets before roasting)

Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the cut potatoes in a mixing bowl. Chop the beet into small chunks and add it to the potatoes.

Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil, maple syrup or agave nectar or honey and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Mix well until all the potato cubes are evenly coated. Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through for even browning.

For a twist, coat the beets with 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil before roasting. This will result in a sweeter flavoured potato side dish. Bake the beets in a separate baking sheet for 30 minutes or until fork-tender.

7. Creamy Shredded Potato:

Healthy Food Recipes For 1 Year Old is also a vegan creamy shredded potato recipe. This vegan side dish is super easy to make, very tasty and nutritious because it’s full of healthy veggies.

I always have a big batch of this shredded potato in my fridge because it’s perfect for busy, on-the-go families. It can be served with any savoury meal and even plain with a little salt and pepper.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium white potatoes, peeled & chopped into chunks
• 3/4 cup cooked black beans
• 3/4 cup fresh or frozen & thawed green peas
• 1 small carrot, peeled and chopped small (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
• ½ tsp ground cumin seed or ½ tbsp. ground cumin
• Water for steaming

Directions: Steam the potatoes for 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients to the steam pot and cook for another 10 minutes or until all veggies are tender. Drain, transfer to a bowl and mash with a fork. Season with salt if desired.  

8. Creamy Tuscany Cauliflower Sauce With Topped Greens:

Healthy Food Recipes For 1 Year Old is a vegan creamy Tuscany cauliflower sauce with topped greens. It’s made from cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli and kale or spinach. This dish can be enjoyed on its own or paired with rice, pasta or potatoes. The base of this creamy sauce is cashews.

Ingredients:

• 1 small head cauliflower, chopped into florets
• 1 cup raw cashews soaked in water at least 2 hours before use
• 2 cups vegetable stock or water
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thin
• ½ tsp sea salt plus more to taste
• ½ tsp ground black pepper plus more to taste
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning or oregano, plus more to taste
• 2 tbsp coconut oil *optional*

Directions: In a large pan over medium-high heat, add the cauliflower and cashews along with 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, lower the heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes or until cauliflower is fork-tender. Add more water if needed.

Place the cooked cauliflower, 1 cup of cashews, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large food processor.

Pulse for a minute or two, depending on your machine until you have a smooth, creamy sauce. Adjust seasonings as needed and add a little splash of water if it’s too thick. Serve with greens, rice or potatoes and enjoy!

9. Vegan Baked Tofu With Creamy Tomato Sauce

Healthy Food Recipes For 1 Year Old is vegan baked tofu with creamy tomato sauce recipe. This healthy plant-based dinner takes only 30 minutes to make. The tofu in this dish is flavoured to perfection, so you must prepare the sauce and pour it over the top.

Healthy Food Recipes For 1 Year Old – Ingredients:

• 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into small cubes
• 1 cup of vegan mozzarella cheese or nutritional yeast
• 1/2 cup gluten-free bread crumbs *optional*

Creamy Tomato Sauce:

Using a blender, puree the cashews with 1/4 cup water until creamy. Add the basil, thyme and parsley and blend again for a few seconds. In a large pot over medium heat, add the blended cashews along with the rest of the ingredients and cook for 5 minutes or until it’s thickened up a bit.

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside. Cut pressed tofu into small pieces, approximately 1/2 inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.

Now add the vegan mozzarella or nutritional yeast and bread crumbs (optional) and toss well until all tofu is coated with bread crumbs. Transfer the coated tofu into the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or crispy on top.

10. Vegan Mac And Cheese With Butternut Squash Sauce

Vegan Mac And Cheese With Butternut Squash Sauce are healthy, plant-based comfort food recipes for 1 year old kids.

This vegan dish is creamy and warming simultaneously, packed with nutrition from butternut squash and nutty cashews. This recipe is easy to make, slice and steam the squash, and then blend it with cashews.

Ingredients:

• 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
• ½ cup raw cashews soaked in water overnight or at least 2 hours before use
• 2 cloves of garlic minced or grated
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp sea salt plus more to taste
• ½ tsp ground black pepper plus more to taste
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning or oregano, plus more to taste
• 12 oz gluten-free pasta such as penne or celery spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast *optional*

Directions: Place the butternut squash cubes in a steamer and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Let it cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. Combine cashews with water, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a blender.

Blend on high until creamy and smooth. Transfer the puree into a large bowl along with cooked pasta and stir well to combine. Now add the steamed butternut squash cubes and mix again until they are evenly distributed throughout the pasta. Serve topped with nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan cheese (optional) and enjoy!

Can a 1 year old eat family meals?

A 1-year-old can eat family meals. Feed your baby stews, soups and casseroles by using puréed versions of these dishes and feeding it to your baby with a spoon or in a bowl.

You can also give them the same foods that the rest of the family is having. Avoid certain types of fish such as shark, swordfish and king mackerel until age 2 because they contain high levels of mercury.

Can you introduce honey to babies at one year old?

You can introduce honey for babies at 1 year old, but we don’t recommend giving it straight since there is a chance that your child will develop botulism spores if they ingest any bacteria in the honey. Instead, mix it in a small amount of cereal, oatmeal or a smoothie.

The Bottom Line

If you are looking for healthy food recipes to feed your one year old, this post may have some good options. We’ve compiled a list of quick and easy recipes with ingredients that most parents have on hand in their pantries or refrigerator.

From oatmeal to pasta sauces, these simple dishes will help keep the pickiest eater happy! If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.