Puddings

Sweetened only by dates and fresh orange, this speedy dessert is a delicious alternative to sugary chocolate puddings. Perfect for toddlerhood and beyond! Variation: Try swapping the tangerine for fresh raspberries.

Your baby will enjoy the smooth texture of this low sugar panna cotta. Serve with fresh berries.

A juicy, colourful combination of sweet watermelon, zesty orange and zingy lime. Tip: It’s very common for babies and toddlers to just want cold fruit and yoghurt in very hot weather. Keep any leftover fruit in the fridge for a cold refresher. Variation: You could add a very small amount...

Not just for breakfast, crepes make a brilliant dessert. Try serving this recipe with a big dollop of thick yoghurt on the side. Makes around 12 crepes. Variations: Instead of berry compote, you could try the following: peaches and mascarpone; banana and peanut butter; fresh strawberries and whipped cream; finely...

Who doesn’t love a good fruit crumble?! This is an all-time favourite pudding in our house, and my girls love helping to make the crumble topping. It’s a great workout for tiny hands! Variations: Try swapping the peach for strawberries, blackberries or banana. Freezing: Cover and freeze prior to baking...

You may have noticed that I love to cook with fruit purée! More often than not I just use commercially available pouches, because it’s so much easier. On their own, the pouches are actually pretty high in sugar, so why not spread them out over a whole recipe and create...

This is a tropical sundae-style pudding that the whole family will appreciate. Your baby will enjoy the cloud-like texture of the whipped yoghurt! Variations: For toddlers+, you can use this to top ginger biscuits to make mini cheesecakes!

Semolina pudding is an old-school baby-food classic. Smooth and simple tasting, it’s still a useful recipe for tired-out toddlers and teething babies. You can top with fresh fruit, fruit compote, or just serve as it is.

Full of wintery flavours! You could serve this as an alternative to Christmas Pudding. Enjoy warm with cream or thick full-fat Greek yoghurt. Variation: You can use the fruit mixture as a cranberry sauce alternative at Christmas! Just add extra orange juice and cranberries, then purée until smooth. Freezing: Cover...

Puddings can offer a second chance to eat if the main meal wasn’t very successful. They can also boost the nutritional content of the meal overall. This mini recipe is packed full of goodness and makes the perfect dessert or snack.