Creative and Nutritious Recipes Using Baby Food for Babies, Kids

From Parfaits to Pancakes, Your Little One Will Love These

Feeding little ones can be a challenge, especially when you’re short on time or dealing with picky eaters. Luckily, baby food isn’t just for spoon-feeding straight from the jar. With a little creativity, those baby food jars can become key ingredients in tasty, nutritious meals your baby or toddler will love. Here are some simple and wholesome recipes using common baby food flavors.

Pick up your organic baby food at JC Food Mart today to start making these fun recipes:

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes (Perfect for Baby-Led Weaning)

1 jar Banana baby food

1/2 cup Oatmeal Cereal

1 egg

Dash of cinnamon (optional)

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and drop spoonfuls of the batter. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Let cool slightly before serving. These make great finger foods!

Fruity Yogurt Parfait (Toddler Snack or Dessert)

1 jar Apple Banana Pear baby food

1 jar Mixed Berry baby food

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

In a small cup, layer yogurt, apple banana pear puree, and berry puree. Top with crushed cereal for texture. Serve chilled with a toddler spoon.

Turkey Veggie Pasta Sauce (Family-Friendly Meal)

1 jar Turkey baby food

1 jar Mixed Vegetables baby food

1/4 cup pasta water

Small (or cut up) cooked pasta

Combine baby food jars and broth in a saucepan. Heat until warmed through and slightly thickened. Toss with cooked pasta and serve.

 

Baby Food Muffins (Soft, Toddler-Friendly & Freezer-Friendly)

1 cup Multigrain Infant Cereal or Organic Oatmeal Cereal

1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

1 jar (4 oz) Banana baby food (or Apple, Apple Banana Pear, or Pear)

1 jar (4 oz) Apple Mango or Mixed Berry baby food

1 egg

1/4 cup milk (or formula)

2 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil

1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the cereal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. In another bowl, mix together the baby food purees, egg, milk, oil, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir just until combined (do not overmix). Spoon batter into mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool before serving. Store in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze for later.

With these easy and delicious ideas, you can turn baby food jars into family-friendly meals and snacks. Whether you’re cooking for a baby, toddler, or just need a quick kid-approved dish, these recipes help reduce food waste and expand your little one’s palate.

Pick up organic baby food at any JC Food Mart store today.

By |2025-05-21T08:29:06-05:00May 21st, 2025|Categories: Baby Food|Tags: |0 Comments
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Now Offering Organic Baby Food

Mom’s Organic Choice™ Now at JC Food Mart

Every mom wants the healthiest food for their baby. That’s why we are now offering Mom’s Organic Choice baby food- the perfect baby food option for health-conscious moms. 

JC Food Mart now offers a range of delicious fruit, vegetable and combination flavors of Mom’s Organic Choice™ baby food. Packed in convenient, resealable, BPA-free containers, these organic baby food options are designed with busy moms in mind.

JC Food Mart stores already has an array of flavors to pick from, including: apple, banana, pear spinach pea, apple banana pear, apple banana strawberry, pear, banana mixed berry, apple blueberry, apple mango, carrot apple pear and sweet potato. 

Mom’s Organic Choice™ is a woman-owned business that is “proud to offer products that are free from artificial preservatives, colors and flavors and are made with simple, organic ingredients,” according to their website. 

Experience the convenience of having an array of healthy, organic baby food choices to redeem using your WIC benefits. Pick up some of your baby’s favorite flavors today at JC Food Mart. Locate the nearest store by visiting our locations page. 

By |2023-07-07T09:35:35-05:00July 7th, 2023|Categories: Baby Food, JC Food Mart, Recipes, San Antonio, WIC Food, WIC Grocery Shopping, WIC Nutrition|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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Baby Teething Cookies

Your Little One Will Love These Valentine-Shaped Biscuits All Year Long

If your baby is learning to eat table food, these are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. 

These teething biscuits are made with WIC-approved baby cereal and baby food. Use any baby food flavor your little one likes. Experts recommend that you have tried each of these food items separately before combining them, in the event there is a food allergy. So try a baby food flavor and baby cereal your little one likes. 

The texture, flavor and even fun shapes are sure to be a hit. The consistency is a little chewy, perfect for a baby to learn how to use their mouth to chew. As always, make sure you watch your baby eat while they test out these lovable cookie treats. These are also perfect for mom because they are super simple to make.

BABY TEETHING BISCUITS 

1 jar of baby food, any flavor

¾ cups of flour for cookies

Sprinkle of ground cinnamon

½ cup of flour for dusting

3 tablespoons of water

1 cup of baby cereal (we used oatmeal)

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Mix wet and dry ingredients until fully incorporated. You may need to add a bit more water to make sure all the dry ingredients are moist. Form a ball. Prepare the surface and rolling pin by dusting with flour. Roll out your dough like you would cookies. Cut using cookie cutters or just use a knife to make bars. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 425 degrees. Let them cool entirely before you give them to your little one. Make sure they are cool to the touch. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

JC FOOD MART

Get all your WIC foods, including your baby food and cereal, at any JC Food Mart store. You can get all your WIC foods in one easy stop. SNAP also accepted. Find a store near you online.

By |2023-02-14T09:50:30-05:00February 13th, 2023|Categories: Baby Food, Recipes, WIC Food, WIC Food, WIC Grocery Shopping, WIC Nutrition|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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Food From Texas WIC: Little Hands, Little Bites

Starting The Baby Food Journey

Babies grow up fast. Each month they hit new milestones and make even more progress toward becoming little toddlers. Food from Texas WIC can help them grow healthy and strong. 

One of the biggest milestones is graduating from bottles to bites. After months of breastfeeding and bottles, your little one might be ready to transition to table food.

It may seem daunting, but this can be a really exciting time for parents and kids to start exploring the world of food. 

There are so many flavors, textures and food adventures around the corner. As stressful as it may seem, this stage can be a lot of fun. Don’t worry if it seems you have gotten into a food fight with your toddler. It’s all part of the learning process. Here are a few tips to help you navigate this next phase. 

READY, SET GO – FIRST BITES

Are you wondering if your baby is ready to try table food? Make sure to discuss any feeding transitions with your Texas WIC nutritionist or doctors before making this big change.

In general, Texas WIC experts set out these first year milestones to give you a general idea when babies are ready for milestones, but every baby is different. 

Once you get the OK from a professional, let the fun begin. Wondering where to start? Popular first food choices are baby cereal, apple sauce, mashed bananas or even avocados. Make sure the food is soft and has a “paste” like consistency. 

In the beginning it is best to stick to introducing only one new food at a time. This makes it easier to know which foods your baby may have had trouble tolerating. Whether you are starting with baby cereal or baby food, try introducing one flavor at a time. 

Remember, babies have tine appetites and only require a few teaspoons at a time, WIC experts recommend.

HITTING SPEED BUMPS 

If your baby doesn’t like a certain food at first, try, try, try again. It isn’t uncommon for a little one not to like a food when it is first introduced, but to come around to it later. 

Once you know your baby tolerates certain foods, different flavors can be mixed together to make bites a little more interesting. A few good combinations are sweet potatoes and peas, apples and bananas or scrambled eggs.

CAUTION AHEAD

Be on the lookout for food allergies, which can occur between two minutes to hours of feedings, according to Texas WIC. Some of the most common to cause reactions, but experts warn any foods can cause allergies: dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, nuts, fish and shellfish. 

Hives, red skin and face swelling are a few signs of reactions, but Texas WIC offers even more details about food allergies online.  If your baby is having several signs of reaction or is having trouble breathing, call 911, according to Texas WIC. 

Also, do not give babies foods that may cause them to choke like nuts or grapes.

TEXAS WIC CAN HELP

Texas WIC has resources to make feeding your baby easier. Everything from counseling to online classes can help along the way. Be sure to reach out if you have questions. Be sure to talk to a professional about any concerns or questions about your specific situation and baby. 

Get all your WIC groceries in one easy stop at JC Food Mart in San Antonio. There are 10 locations located near WIC offices. Find a location near you today. 

By |2022-08-17T13:58:47-05:00August 16th, 2022|Categories: Baby Food, Child Health, Texas WIC, WIC Food, WIC Grocery Shopping, WIC Nutrition|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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