Contents

Praise for First Bites

1 • What Growing Bodies Need

2 • The Superfood Index and Must-Have Kitchen Tools

3 • Fruit and Vegetable Recipes

• 6 TO 12 MONTHS •

Perfect Applesauce

Butternut Squash Puree

Guac for All Ages

Spinach-Yogurt Puree

Roasted Bananas with Cinnamon

Banana “Ice Cream”

• 12 TO 18 MONTHS •

Charlie’s Penne with Butternut Squash Sauce

Carrot Marinara Sauce

Quick Sautéed Peas

Summer Squash “Pasta”

Peach Freezer Jam

• 18 TO 24 MONTHS •

Maddy’s Creamy Dreamy Banana Shake

Watermelon-Pineapple-Carrot Juice

Green Beans with Homemade French Dressing

Vegetable and Black Bean Quesadillas

Parmesan Roasted Broccoli with Brown Rice Pasta

Smashed Potatoes with Fresh Dill

Crispy Oven Fries

Mixed Berry Pie Pockets

Cranberry-Lime Granita

Strawberry-Kiwi Fruit Leather

Fruit-Burst Ice Pops

• 2 TO 3 YEARS •

Mango-Banana Almond Milk Smoothie

Cucumbers with Homemade Ranch Dressing

Roasted Root Vegetables

Zucchini Flatbread

Peachy Parfaits

Clementine Dippers

4 • Grain Recipes

• 6 TO 12 MONTHS •

Baby’s First Oatmeal

Brown Rice with Roasted Carrots

Whole Grain Pancakes

Mac and Cheese with Vegetables and Chicken

• 12 TO 18 MONTHS •

Dressed-Up Frozen Waffles with Pears and Honey

Blueberry–Greek Yogurt Mini Muffins

Three-Cheese Pizza

Cheesy Rice with Peas

Whole Grain Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese and Mascarpone Frosting

• 18 TO 24 MONTHS •

Nut-Free Granola

Breakfast Quinoa with Cherries

Charlie’s Double Pumpkin Muffins

Whole Grain Pita Chips with Edamame Hummus

French Toast Sticks with Blackberry Sauce

Arugula Pesto Pasta

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

• 2 TO 3 YEARS •

Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal

Real Microwave Popcorn

Slow-Cooker Coconut Rice

Peanut Butter Spaghetti

Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels

5 • Protein Recipes

• 6 TO 12 MONTHS •

Easy Chicken Soup

Pork and Potatoes

Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato

• 12 TO 18 MONTHS •

Deconstructed Broccoli and Tofu Stir-Fry

Baked Bison Meatballs

Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

• 18 TO 24 MONTHS •

Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup

Grandma Lori’s Baked Beans

Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

Grilled Turkey Cutlets

• 2 TO 3 YEARS •

Homemade Peanut Butter

White Bean Sandwich Spread

Panko-Breaded Fish Sticks

Crispy Chicken Fingers with Magical Honey Mustard

6 • Dairy and Egg Recipes

• 6 TO 12 MONTHS •

Peach-Swirl Yogurt

Spoonable Smoothie

• 12 TO 18 MONTHS •

Veggie Scramble

Nonni’s Chocolate Pudding

Lemon-Ricotta Cookies

Vanilla Bean Frozen Yogurt

• 18 TO 24 MONTHS •

Turkey and Cheese Panini

Paris-Inspired Omelet

Egg Salad Sliders

• 2 TO 3 YEARS •

Maddy’s Special Egg Sandwich

Ham, Cheddar, and Basil Quiche Cups

Tropical Milk Shake

7 • Ten Healthy Kid-Friendly Menus

Acknowledgments

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