Quick & Nutritious Baby Recipes for Busy Working Mums
This blog post is here to help. Whether you’re prepping before work, during nap times, or on weekends, here are a few quick, nutritious, and freezer-friendly baby recipes that even the busiest mums can manage.
🥣 1. Sweet Potato & Apple Mash (6+ months)
Great for digestion and naturally sweet for little taste buds.
Ingredients:
1 medium sweet potato (peeled and chopped)
1 small apple (peeled and chopped)
A dash of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
Steam or boil sweet potato and apple until soft.
Blend or mash together until smooth.
Let it cool before serving.
Time-saving tip: Make a batch on Sunday and freeze in ice cube trays for individual portions.
🥬 2. Spinach & Potato Purée (6+ months)
Rich in iron and vitamins for growing babies.
Ingredients:
1 medium potato (peeled and chopped)
A handful of fresh spinach
Instructions:
Boil the potato until soft.
Add spinach in the last minute of boiling.
Blend until smooth using the cooking water for texture.
Make it fun: Mix with a little breast milk or formula for creaminess.
🐔 3. Chicken, Carrot & Rice Porridge (8+ months)
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Packed with protein and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
½ cup cooked rice
1 small carrot (grated or chopped)
1 chicken thigh or breast (boiled and shredded)
Instructions:
Simmer all ingredients in water or low-sodium broth for 15–20 mins.
Blend for younger babies, or mash for a chunkier texture.
Meal prep tip: Store in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
🍌 4. Banana & Avocado Mash (6+ months)
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No cooking needed and ready in under 2 minutes!
Ingredients:
½ ripe banana
¼ ripe avocado
Instructions:
Mash both together until creamy.
Serve immediately.
Busy-mum bonus: Ideal for last-minute meals or on-the-go feeding.
🍝 5. Mini Veggie Muffins (10+ months)

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Great finger food for self-feeding babies and toddlers.
Ingredients:
1 egg
½ cup grated carrot
½ cup finely chopped spinach or zucchini
¼ cup grated cheese
¼ cup flour or oat flour
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Mix all ingredients and spoon into mini muffin tray.
Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
Storage tip: Freeze in batches and defrost as needed.
💡 Final Tips for Working Mums:
Batch cook on weekends and freeze meals in portion-sized containers.
Use a slow cooker for effortless meals while you’re at work.
Invest in a mini blender or baby food maker to save time.
Keep emergency snacks like fruit purée pouches or yogurt on hand for unexpected busy days.
Conclusion:
Feeding your baby doesn’t have to be a full-time job. With a little planning and a few go-to recipes, you can ensure your little one is getting the nutrients they need — while you keep rocking your career and motherhood. 💪👶
Share this with a fellow working mum who could use a hand in the kitchen — and let’s support each other through this journey!
Ingredients:
½ ripe banana
¼ ripe avocado
Instructions:
Mash both together until creamy.
Serve immediately.
Busy-mum bonus: Ideal for last-minute meals or on-the-go feeding.
🍝 5. Mini Veggie Muffins (10+ months)
Great finger food for self-feeding babies and toddlers.
Ingredients:
1 egg
½ cup grated carrot
½ cup finely chopped spinach or zucchini
¼ cup grated cheese
¼ cup flour or oat flour
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Mix all ingredients and spoon into mini muffin tray.
Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
Storage tip: Freeze in batches and defrost as needed.
💡 Final Tips for Working Mums:
Batch cook on weekends and freeze meals in portion-sized containers.
Use a slow cooker for effortless meals while you’re at work.
Invest in a mini blender or baby food maker to save time.
Keep emergency snacks like fruit purée pouches or yogurt on hand for unexpected busy days.
Conclusion:
Feeding your baby doesn’t have to be a full-time job. With a little planning and a few go-to recipes, you can ensure your little one is getting the nutrients they need — while you keep rocking your career and motherhood. 💪👶
Share this with a fellow working mum who could use a hand in the kitchen — and let’s support each other through this journey!
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