BEST HOLIDAY RECIPES FOR BABIES

Key Takeaways

• Let your baby taste their way through the holidays with snacks that aren’t just tasty but good for them, too.
• Baby purées are among the simplest recipes to make. Try whipping up our special cranberry-apple sauce or a quick hummus with veggies.
• Make a traditional turkey casserole, then bake up some orange-cranberry muffins for a snack or dessert.

Seeing your little one’s eyes light up when they see their first Christmas gift is a moment you’ll never forget. But your baby’s first holiday season isn’t just about presents and tinsel. It’s all about the food.

Your child may be new to the whole eating thing, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t whet their palate for all things savoury and sweet this holiday season with healthy snacks. Christmas is the perfect time for them to explore the menus enjoyed by so many during the holidays. But not all foods are created equal. Snack recipes will give your child a taste of the holiday season while boosting their immune system.

What are the best (and healthiest) holiday recipes for your baby in 2025? Explore the top Christmas foods for kids 6 months old and older at Abiie®.

1. SATISFY THEIR DEVELOPING SWEET TOOTH WITH CRANBERRY-APPLE SAUCE

Cranberry-apple sauce is perfect for satisfying your child’s sweet tooth while keeping them feeling their best. That’s because apples contain vitamin C, which research shows is vital to your child’s development. Cranberries can aid in digestion and oral health. 

Here are the ingredients you need to make this festive treat:

• Frozen cranberries (three cups)
• Chopped and peeled apples (two)
• Brown sugar (one tablespoon)
• Nutmeg (a pinch)
• Cinnamon (a pinch)
• Water (three-fourths cup)

HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY-APPLE SAUCE

Apple-cranberry sauce is one of the simplest-to-create baby purée recipes. 

1. Add the above ingredients to a saucepan, and let the mix boil. 
2. Place the mixture in a blender once the cranberries and apples are soft, and let it cool. 
3. The delicious fruit sauce is ready to eat! 

Serve it in a secure dish, like our Octopod® baby feeding set at Abiie®, to make eating the sauce easier. The dish features suction cups on the bottom to keep it stationary on your child’s high chair tray. Stick with a high chair like our Beyond Junior® easy-clean high chair.

2. GO CLASSIC WITH A TURKEY CASSEROLE

Celebrate Christmas Day with one of the best holiday recipes for your baby (and you): turkey casserole. This is the perfect food for kids 6 months old and older since it tastes yummy and features only healthy ingredients, including turkey. Turkey features the protein your little one needs to develop strong muscles. 

This classic features the following ingredients:

• Turkey stock (one cup)
• Cooked turkey pieces (half a cup)
• Small diced and peeled carrots (two)
• Half of a peeled, sliced onion
• Frozen peas (half a cup)
• Medium potato (chopped and peeled)
• Olive oil (one tablespoon)
• Dried thyme (a pinch)
• Yogurt (two tablespoons)
• Parmesan cheese

HOW TO MAKE TURKEY CASSEROLE

1. Start by sautéing the onion with the olive oil in a pan. 
2. Add the thyme, turkey stock, turkey pieces, and vegetables, letting them simmer. Ensure the vegetables are cooked. 
3. Add this mixture to your food processor and blend it with the yogurt. 
4. Place the smooth mix in your favorite casserole dish, add Parmesan cheese to the top, and let the casserole bake at 180°C for 15 minutes. 
5. Serve the casserole to your little one. Remember to keep your child clean and comfortable with a high-quality bib, like our waterproof Ruby Wrapp® silicone bib at Abiie®.

3. TREAT THE FAMILY TO ORANGE-CRANBERRY MUFFINS

No list of healthy recipes for babies would be complete without these tasty muffins. They’re perfect to set out for Old Saint Nick, too! 

These muffins are also great because cranberries are an excellent source of manganese, which supports healthy bones. And oranges are fibre-rich, making them perfect for preventing constipation in babies. 

Here are the ingredients needed to make this sweet recipe for your baby:

• Chopped cranberries (one cup)
• Vanilla extract (one teaspoon)
• Clementines’ zest (from two clementines)
• Ground ginger (half a teaspoon)
• Ground cinnamon (half a teaspoon)
• Ground nutmeg (a quarter of a teaspoon)
• Rapeseed oil (one-fourth cup)
• Eggs (two)
• Bananas (three)
• Milk (one cup)
• Flour (self-raising, two cups)

HOW TO MAKE ORANGE-CRANBERRY MUFFINS

1. This baby recipe is not a purée. You’ll need to preheat your oven. While the oven is preheating to 160°C, sift the flour into a bowl. 
2. Then, mix the bananas and milk in a blender. 
3. Pour the smooth banana and milk mixture into a second bowl, and add the vanilla, clementine zest, spices, oil, eggs, and cranberries. 
4. Create a hole in the center of your flour, and add this mixture to the flour, blending everything. (The hole will help ensure your mix is distributed evenly throughout the flour.) 
5. Spoon the mix into a muffin tin and bake it for no more than 15 - 20 minutes. It should look golden when ready to serve. 

Are you planning a day out with family and friends? This is the best holiday recipe to take with you. Your child can easily munch on these ooey-gooey snacks on the go with their Huggs® baby hip carrier from Abiie®.

4. SPREAD THE HOLIDAY LOVE WITH HUMMUS

You might not think of hummus when exploring healthy recipes for babies, but this family-friendly snack is perfect for the holidays. It’s scrumptious, easy to make, and filling for little ones. Hummus is also packed with chickpeas, which help regulate blood sugar levels and support healthy tummies. 

Here is what you need to make this purée recipe for your baby:

• Cooked chickpeas (one tin)
• Lemon juice
• Salt (a pinch)
• Olive oil (two tablespoons)

HOW TO MAKE HUMMUS

Mix the above-listed ingredients in your food processor until a purée forms. Then, serve it with your child’s favorite vegetable sticks, like carrots.

EMBRACE HEALTHY SNACKS AND PURÉE RECIPES FOR YOUR BABY WITH ABIIE®

We’ve covered a mix of purées, bakes, and family-friendly dishes that let your baby explore holiday flavors at their own pace. These recipes are designed to be simple, wholesome, and adaptable for little ones just beginning their food journey. As you lean into the season’s joy and create new traditions around the table, it helps to have dependable feeding gear that supports stress-free mealtimes.

At Abiie®, we’re excited to offer top-tier baby gear to make your and your child’s everyday lives easier. Try our baby carrier, suction dishes, wooden high chair, and silicone bibs when serving healthy Christmas baby food this year.