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Recipe: Spinach Fritters Baby Led Weaning

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For a super quick lunch or snack on the go, you have to try these spinach fritters, baby will love them!

Using only a couple of ingredients, plus some store cupboard staples, these baby led weaning spinach fritters are simple to prepare and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for a later date! Your baby will love them!

Felix biting the spinach fritter

Spinach for baby led weaning

Spinach is one of our favourite foods. Not only is it jam packed full of incredible nutrients that will look after your and your baby’s health, it’s really versatile too and can be used in so many different meals.

We love throwing spinach into pancake batter, using it to create healthy vegetarian burgers and adding it to curries and pasta dishes too.

spinach fritters baby grabbing ready to eat

Why choose spinach for baby led weaning?

  • Contains insoluble fibre which may help to prevent constipation
  • Packed full of Vitamin C for a healthy immune system
  • A fantastic source of iron, something your baby needs to get from food sources after six months+
  • Contains calcium – vital for bone and teeth health

Our favourite baby led weaning products

IKEA Highchair ANTILOP, White, 15 kg Max Load, Portable, Foldable, for Kid, Aged 6 months to 3 years
  • Easy to disassemble and carry along.
  • Safety belt included.Recommended for indoor use
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Munchkin Soft Tip Toddler & Baby Spoons, Baby Weaning Spoons Set with Ergonomic Handles, Dishwasher Safe Plastic Cutlery, BPA Free Baby Feeding Spoons & Dessert Spoons for Babies – Pack of 6
  • MUNCHKIN SPOON SET: This essential baby feeding set of 6 spoons combines a smart baby weaning spoon design with flexible tips and long handles. Suitable for 4 months and over
  • VERSATILE BABY PLASTIC SPOONS: Coming in six vibrant colours, the soft tips of the baby and toddler spoons are flexible yet strong. Featuring ergonomically designed easy-grip handles
  • EASY CARE BABY FOOD SPOONS: These durable toddler and baby feeding spoons are top rack dishwasher safe and BPA-free. Great for boys or girls, for picnics, lunchboxes, at home or on the go
  • THE PERFECT SIZE FOR LITTLE MOUTHS: The shallow spoon bowl is comfortable for babies and young children, and the soft tips are gentle on gums. Long handles are great for easier high chair feeding
  • PART OF THE MUNCHKIN WEANING RANGE: Complete your baby weaning set with the Munchkin infant feeding and dinnerware range for babies and toddlers. Discover our matching plates, bowls and sippy cups
Bubba Bear Baby Weaning Set | Bamboo Plates, Bowls & Spoons for Toddler Led Feeding | Suction Plate, Bowl & Spoon Sets for Babies from 6 Months | Optional Matching Kids BLW Bib (Green)
  • Eco-Friendly Material: Baby weaning set is made from sustainable bamboo, ensuring a safe and environmentally friendly option for feeding babies and toddlers.
  • Suction Base: Each bowl and plate in the set features a strong silicone suction base, preventing spills and making mealtime easier for both babies and parents.
  • Complete Kit: This weaning set includes bowls, plates, and spoons, providing everything needed for a baby’s first eating experiences, whether for a boy or girl.
  • Safe and Gentle: The bamboo and silicone materials are gentle on a baby’s gums and teeth, making it perfect for those crucial first months of weaning and feeding.
  • Perfect Gift: The bamboo weaning set comes in a beautifully designed bundle, making it an ideal gift for new parents and a great addition to any baby shower.
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BIBaDO – Long Sleeve Baby Bibs – Babies & Toddlers 6-36 Months – Coverall Baby Weaning Bib – Easy Wipe Clean & Soft Fabric – Attach to Highchair & Tables – Waterproof – Machine Washable – Baby Gifts
  • Let There Be Mess! – Our Bibs help nurture adventurous, independent eaters and protect clothes and highchair seats. Parents love the convenience and speedy post-meal clean-ups, and experts endorse them for rich developmental opportunities for children.
  • Making Parents’ Lives Easier – Features easy-to-wipe, 100% waterproof material in on-trend, stylish Scandi designs to make cleaning up a breeze, saving parents 30 minutes daily. Crafted from premium, super-soft fabric, it withstands the messiest of meals.
  • The No. 1 Way to Wean – Weaning your baby is a wonderful experience, and our bibs help manage the mess, leaving you free to enjoy the weaning journey with your little one. Our Coverall Bibs are a must-have for developing babies up to 36 months.
  • How To Use – Put your child’s arms through the bib, drape it over their shoulders, and fasten at the neck. Drape the Coverall around your high chair tray and fasten underneath with the adjustable strap. Use with our Handi Cutlery to help master control.
  • Why Bibado – We are a British brand on a mission to make a positive difference for children and parents in the feeding and messy play space. We do this by designing products that provide practical solutions that empower, educate, and help you have fun.
sliced spinach fritters ready for baby to eat

Spinach fritters for babies

These spinach fritters are perfect for baby led weaning and can be adapted depending on what ingredients you have in your cupboard.

  • Replace the parmesan with dairy free cheese, or try grated mozzarella for extra gooey spinach fritters.
  • Switch up the herbs and spices to create lots of different flavours.
  • Add other grated veggies such as carrot, courgette, squash or sweet potato.
  • Create egg free spinach fritters by replacing the egg with a flax egg (1tbsp flaxmeal + 2.5 tbsp water)
Felix eating spinach fritters baby
spinach fritters for baby on a plate next to spoon

How do you make these yummy spinach fritters for baby?

These spinach fritters baby will love are super simple to make and will take you less than fifteen minutes to prepare and cook.

Step 1: Cook the spinach until wilted, before squeezing out all the moisture and chopping it up finely.

Step 2: Add the rest of the ingredients and combine thoroughly in a bowl to create a batter.

Spinach fritters for babies cooking in the pan

Step 3: Heat the pan, add the batter and create the yummy spinach fritters.

Step 4: Leave to cool completely, before letting your baby devour them!


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Baby Led Weaning Spinach Fritters


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  • Author: Nicola | Mummy to Dex
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 4 fritters 1x

Description

A quick and simple recipe to create spinach fritters baby will love! The perfect baby led weaning lunch idea or ideal for batch cooking for snack on the go!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 140 grams of spinach
  • 2 egg
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 15 grams of parmesan
  • 1 tsp onion powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add 140 grams spinach to a large frying pan with a little oil and cook until wilted.
  2. Once wilted, place in a bowl and leave to cool completely.
  3. Squeeze the excess moisture from the spinach and then chop it up into small pieces (using scissors)
  4. Add two eggs, parmesan, the chopped spinach and the onion powder and black pepper to a bowl and mix thoroughly with a fork.
  5. Add the plain flour and combine. The mixture should thicken.
  6. Heat oil in a frying pan on high heat and spoon two tablespoons of the mixture into the pan per fritter. I prefer to cook one fritter at a time, but you may be able to fit two or three fritters in the pan at once.
  7. Reduce the heat and after a minute or so, flip the fritter. Cook on the other side for a further 40-60 seconds, before transferring to a plate to cool.
  8. Leave to cool completely before serving to baby. Cut the fritters into strips for younger babies.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Additional Time: 0 hours
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Baby Led Weaning

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 62
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: 61
  • Fat: 3
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 5
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 93
Dexter and Nicola in the park

Author: Nicola Hughes

Nicola has weaned both of her boys using the baby led weaning method. She loves nothing better than creating simple recipes that anyone can recreate, using as few ingredients as possible. All of her recipes have been tried and tested by both Dexter and Felix and have their seal of approval!

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Joann

Friday 19th of July 2024

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