Protein Baby Recipes

Q: What are nutrition tags on baby recipes?

Nutrition tags highlight what a recipe delivers — iron-rich, high-protein, omega-3, fiber-rich, calcium-rich, healthy-fats, vitamin C, and more. They help you target specific nutrients your baby may need at a given stage.

Q: Which nutrients matter most for babies starting solids?

Iron leads from 6 months (birth stores deplete; RDA is 11 mg/day at 7-12 months). Healthy fats (avocado, salmon, egg yolk) support brain development. Calcium and vitamin D matter from 6m for bone growth. Protein and zinc round out the priority list.

Q: Should I track grams of nutrients for my baby?

No precise tracking needed. Aim for variety: include an iron-rich food at 1-2 meals, healthy fats daily, calcium-rich foods (yogurt, cheese, broccoli) regularly, and a wide range of fruits and vegetables. Consistency over a week matters more than any single meal.

Q: What if my baby doesn't get enough iron through food?

Most babies meet iron needs through varied solids from 6 months. Breastfed babies are at higher risk than formula-fed (formula is iron-fortified). If iron intake stays low, your pediatrician may recommend an iron supplement or fortified cereal — not from food labels alone.

Q: Are healthy fats important for babies?

Yes — fats supply ~50% of a baby's calories in the first year and are critical for brain development. Avocado, salmon, full-fat yogurt, olive oil, butter (after 12m for any added butter), and nut butters thinned to a safe consistency are all baby-appropriate sources.

Q: What's the difference between heme and non-heme iron?

Heme iron (from animal foods) is absorbed at 15-35%; non-heme iron (from plants) at 2-20%. Pair plant iron with vitamin C foods (citrus, kiwi, tomato, bell pepper) to dramatically boost absorption. Avoid serving plant iron with cow's milk, dairy, or tea, which block absorption.

Nutritious recipes with protein.

Esta receita fornece protein, apoiando o desenvolvimento saudável do seu bebê.

59 receitas

Dedos de torrada com ovo e abacate

child_care6 meses +schedule8 min

Dedos de torrada com ovo e abacate

Mini tortilha de espinafre e ovo

Almôndegas de peru BLW

Pãoqueques de ovo e arroz

Nuggets de frango e verduras

Tortas de arroz e pescado macias

Bocaditos de pastel de pastor

Iogurte grego com banana

Iogurte grego com bayas

Ovos mexidos

Purê de gema de ovo

Tiras de tortilha

Pãoqueques de banana com 2 ingredientes

Purê de requesón e pera

Requesón com pêssego

Gachas de amaranto para bebê

Iogurte com biscoitos para bebê

Gomos de fruta com iogurte para mojar

Purê de frango e cenoura

Purê de frango e abobrinha

Purê de frango e abóbora

Purê de peru e abobrinha

Purê de peru e batata

Purê de res e cenoura

Purê de salmão e batata

Purê de frango, abobrinha e arroz

Tigela de Frango, Abóbora e Quinua

Purê de peru, batata e arroz

Purê de peru, abobrinha e estrellas de massa

Purê de res, abóbora e cebada

Purê de res, brócolis e batata

Purê de estofado de res

Sopa de frango e arroz

Gachas de frango e verduras

Gachas de frango e arroz

Ovos Mexidos Leves para a Noite

Requesón e Pera Triture

Tigela de Iogurte Grego com Banana

Tigela de Peru, Cenoura e Couscous

Tigela Cremosa de Frango, Arroz e Abobrinha

Tigela de Carne, Abóbora e Cevada

Frango, Brócolis & Massa Stars

Baby Frango Risotto (Abobrinha Version)

Light Pescado Paprikash (Tomato-Free)

Baby Meat Porridge com Arroz

Sopa de Abobrinha Cremosa

Macio Frango Paprikash (Baby Version)

Papa de Banana e Aveia com Farinha de Amendoim

Tigela de Ovos Mexidos Macios para o Café da Manhã

Tigela de Iogurte com Banana e Aveia para a Manhã

Torrada francesa em palitos BLW (segura para o bebé)

Tigela de Frango e Arroz à Grega para Bebês

Ratatouille Baby Triture (No Tomato <10m)

Batata Mini Muffins

Baby Iogurte Melts (Freezer Version)

Banana Pãocake Bites

Mini Donuts de Aveia com Abóbora (Macios, Sem Açúcar)

Tigela de Refeição com Carne, Arroz e Brócolis

Tigela de Refeição Suave de Peixe, Arroz e Abobrinha

❓Perguntas frequentes

What are nutrition tags on baby recipes?

Which nutrients matter most for babies starting solids?

Should I track grams of nutrients for my baby?

What if my baby doesn't get enough iron through food?

Are healthy fats important for babies?

What's the difference between heme and non-heme iron?

Dedos de torrada com ovo e abacate

Mini tortilha de espinafre e ovo

Almôndegas de peru BLW

Pãoqueques de ovo e arroz

Nuggets de frango e verduras

Tortas de arroz e pescado macias

Bocaditos de pastel de pastor

Iogurte grego com banana

Iogurte grego com bayas

Ovos mexidos

Purê de gema de ovo

Tiras de tortilha

Pãoqueques de banana com 2 ingredientes

Purê de requesón e pera

Perguntas frequentes

Perguntas frequentes