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11 Month Old Meal Plan, Baby Food Ideas, Recipes and Schedule

Published: Nov 1, 2022 by Dora · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Nutritionally balanced (nutritionist approved) 11-month-old meal plan for healthy growth. With a feeding schedule, baby food chart, baby food ideas and recipes including easy recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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  • Baby food for 11 months
  • 11 month old baby food chart
  • Foods to avoid
  • How much breastmilk/formula does a 11 month old baby need?
  • How much water should I give an eleven month old baby?
  • How to use this meal plan?
  • 11 Month Old Meal Plan
  • Free baby meal planner
  • Feeding tips
  • Food Recipes & Ideas for 11 month old baby
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Baby food for 11 months

At this age your baby's nutrition comes from solid foods and breastmilk/formula.

A baby should be eating 750 - 900 calories per day, with about 400 - 500 calories still coming from breastmilk/formula.

All the food you give to your baby at this age should be finger food, to allow your child to develop their pincer grasp and oral motor development.

You can even start giving them some starter cutlery to explore and play with.

However it is possible you are still feeding your baby purees. If so, you should be transitioning away at this age (unless there are developmental reasons not to). You can learn more about how to do that safely and successfully in the Starting solids - how to transition to finger foods guide.

11 month old baby food chart

As your child moves closer to the 1 year mark, their nutritional needs increase each month. The amounts required for each food groups also increase.

At this point, your baby should have 3 solid meals and every attempt should be made that each food group is included in the baby's daily meal plan.

It is not at all crucial that the amounts from food groups are followed exactly as written in the chart but they should be more or less close to those numbers.

The baby food chart and meal plan below are based on the FAO/WHO/UNU Energy Requirements for an average 11 month old baby who weighs 21.2 lbs (9.6kg).

If your baby is bigger or smaller than this that is ok. Every baby is different and this is just an average

This is not a personalized plan, so please bear this disclaimer in mind.

11 month old baby food chart

These meal plans were developed by Dora Babic-Cikos, Phd, our resident nutritionist.

You can check out her book Wean With Confidence for a full 6-12 Month Meal Plan here (7 months of nutritionist-made meal plans and over 100 recipes).

Foods to avoid

Baby can basically eat all foods at this stage, except:

  • Cow’s milk – digestive system not yet adapted
  • Low-fat milk and dairy products – cause excessive intake of protein and low intake of essential fats
  • Honey – can cause botulism
  • Salt – kidneys not sufficiently developed
  • Fruit juices – high sugar content
  • Unpasteurized products – can contain dangerous bacteria
  • Smoked & cured meats / processed food – excessive salt intake
  • High mercury fish (fresh tuna, halibut, grouper, shark) – excessive intake of mercury
  • Chocolate, especially dark – caffeine content
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How much breastmilk/formula does a 11 month old baby need?

Amounts of breastmilk/formula are approximate for this age, adjusted for the nutrient content of the other meals.

As before, if your child wants more or less throughout the day, feel free to feed on demand.

The amounts per meal can also be split into multiple meals.

The baby should still not be having any cow's or goat's milk, unless used in cooking.

How much water should I give an eleven month old baby?

Ideally, you would also give your child 8-10 oz (240ml - 300 ml) of water in addition to the below as well.

Note that different kinds of food also contain different amounts of water so that will vary with a different menu.

With 3 meals you can split the water between each of them.

However, at this stage it also makes sense to offer a little water in between meals as well – just not too close to liquid meals (breast or bottle feeding) as it can interfere with their appetite.


toddler sitting in bucket spilling water
Baby playing in water

How to use this meal plan?

Following the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Dietetic Association and World Health Organization we suggest you introduce solid foods one by one and for at least a day at a time.

All the recipes are to be served as finger food, to allow your child to develop their pincer grasp and oral motor development.

Because of physical differences, growth spurts, or teething, your child may need/want more or less food than what’s proposed. This is completely normal as every child is unique.

The idea is to offer the proposed average amount of food needed and to go from there.

If however, you need or want personalized advice or have any concerns related to eating, please speak to your pediatrician or a pediatric nutritionist.

a pile of 3 ingredient banana oat pancakes for baby on a plate

11 Month Old Meal Plan

Breakfast - 3 ingredient oat banana pancake (click here to view recipe)

  • 1 egg
  • ½ banana
  • ¼ oats
  • ½ cup blueberries (optional)
  • 8 oz breastmilk or formula

Lunch – Broccoli Pea Gnocchi (click here to view recipe)

  • 1 cup gnocchi (uncooked weight)
  • ¼ cup broccoli florets
  • 2.5 tablespoons medium-hard goat cheese
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup peas (uncooked weight)

Snack

  • 8 oz breastmilk or formula

Dinner – Baked Beef (click here to view recipe)

  • 1.5 oz beef, lean meat, without bone
  • 1 medium-sized carrots
  • 1 medium-sized scallions (spring onions)
  • 1 medium-sized celery stalk
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Before bedtime

  • 8 oz breastmilk or formula
feeding schedule for 11 month old baby

Meal plans and baby food charts for other ages are available in the baby food charts section such as Meal plan for 6 month old baby, 7 month old baby food chart, 8 month old baby food chart, 9 month old baby food chart, 10 month old baby food and diet chart or the 10 month old meal plan and the 1 year old baby food chart.

Free baby meal planner

Download, print and stick to your fridge this easy to use meal planner for your baby. Click here to download the PDF Meal Planner for Baby.

Free printable meal planner for baby 6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 months old

Feeding tips

  • offer foods one by one to control for allergies
  • start offering bite-sized pieces of food to your baby to help them develop pincer grasp (soft food the size of a pinky fingernail)
  • offer small servings of food so child does not get overwhelmed
  • always be present when baby is eating
  • avoid salt and sugar
  • no honey before 1 and no cow's milk or goat's milk unless cooking
  • have a great bib to minimize cleaning
  • serve food in a suction bowl so baby can scoop food out themselves
  • teach them to drink little sips from an open cup from the beginning
  • notice when baby is full because they will start turning their head away, clamp lips, throw food on the floor, spit food out, push food away
  • start teaching them simple baby sign language (ideally to say "eat", "milk" and "water" so they can tell you when they are hungry)

Food Recipes & Ideas for 11 month old baby

Here you will find breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack ideas for your eleven month old baby.

Healthy Blueberry Pancakes
Deliciously naturally sweetened, these Healthy Blueberry Pancakes are perfect for baby-led weaning, finger food or for toddlers. Great for breakfast or snack.
Check out this recipe
Toddler holding healthy blueberry pancakes
Healthy Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies
3-ingredients, one bowl, no mixer, 5 min to prep, no sugar - we made these delicious soft cookies which are perfect for baby-led weaning. These healthy vegan applesauce oatmeal cookies are great for babies and toddlers 6 months old + and older kids, for breakfast or snack. Made only with applesauce, banana, oats and cinnamon and baked in 12 minutes.
Check out this recipe
4 Healthy applesauce oatmeal cookies stacked
Baby Hazelnut Oatmeal Cereal
5 min to make, this easy and healthy oatmeal cereal with hazelnuts and raw cocoa powder is a great way to introduce hazelnuts to your baby or toddler. Made with simple yet filling ingredients, a breakfast oatmeal cereal that will keep your baby happy and satisfied.
Check out this recipe
Baby Hazelnut Oatmeal Cereal
3-ingredient Oat Banana Pancake for Baby
Easy, healthy banana pancakes for baby are made with just 3 ingredients - oats, bananas and eggs. Made in 10 min, perfect for 6 month old baby-led weaning , toddlers and even adults love them. Great with peanut butter and fruit, as breakfast or on-the-go snack. Once you make them they will become a staple in your kitchen. Can be made with no egg (vegan), and are gluten-free and naturally dairy-free.
Check out this recipe
a pile of 3 ingredient banana oat pancakes for baby on a plate
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
5 min prep, super nutritious Peanut Butter Overnight Oats loaded with vitamins and minerals provides a healthy breakfast for baby (or toddler) and parent
Check out this recipe
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats for baby and toddler
Lamb and Cucumber Salad
Another one of our staples - 10 minute prep time, full of nutrients and a perfect recipe to start introducing salads to your baby.
Check out this recipe
Lamb Cucumber Salad
Easy Red Lentil Soup Recipe for Baby
10 min prep, 30 min to cook this nutritious, tasty and easy Red Lentil baby soup recipe is perfect for a 6 month old baby and older. Can be given if you are doing baby-led weaning, for toddlers, kids and it is so delicious adults will love it. Make a big batch and freeze it for days you don't want to cook. It's naturally vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
Check out this recipe
red lentil soup for baby in a silicone baby bowl with spoon
Best Red Lentil Vegan Bolognese
Rich and hearty, this delicious red lentil vegan bolognese tastes like the original, no joke. Made with healthy vegetables such as mushrooms, carrots, celery, and walnuts and finished with flavorsome bolognese herbs. The whole dish tastes almost exactly the same as an authentic bolognese yet it is healthy, vegan, and loved by babies, kids, and adults. Even my husband, who adores the original bolognese, now prefers this as it makes him feel full but light.
Check out this recipe
Red Lentil Vegan Bolognese with tagliatele
Easy Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas
10 mins to prep, just 1 dish to clean, these oven-baked chicken fajitas are a delicious healthy dinner that can be easily made for babies, toddlers and adults at the same time.
Check out this recipe
easy oven baked chicken fajitas
Oven-baked Spanish Tortilla (Spanish Omelette)
A healthy and filling meal you can prepare in no time to feed the whole family. A twist on the classic Spanish tortilla that takes 10 min of prep and 45 min in the oven. Easy, delicious oven-baked Spanish tortilla.
Check out this recipe
Oven Baked Spanish Tortilla in glass dish
Wholesome Cinnamon Spiced Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Nutrient rich, super easy to make, delicious and heartwarming spiced vegan butternut squash soup that your kids will loooveee!
Check out this recipe
Vegan butternut squash soup
Easy Homemade Wholewheat Pizza
Super easy homemade wholewheat pizza base that is great for baby-led weaning, practicing pincer grasp and for toddlers. A healthier version of the traditional pizza that you can make for the whole family.
Check out this recipe
Homemade wholewheat pizza
Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
A simple, delicious, nutrient-dense way to start the day or get rid of the mid-afternoon hunger pangs.
Check out this recipe
banana peanut butter smoothie
Mediterranean Sweet Potato Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette
Super easy, 10 min prep, 20 min in the oven, this Mediterranean sweet potato salad is a vegetarian dream with flavorful crispy roasted chickpeas, lettuce, cucumber, tomato and dressed in a refreshing lemon mint vinaigrette.
Check out this recipe
Mediterranean Sweet Potato Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette
Baked Sweet Potato Fries for Every Day
Super simple, healthy and delicious. 10 min prep, 30 min in the oven, for Baked Sweet Potato Fries that your whole family will love.
Check out this recipe
baked sweet potato fries with dried rosemary

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