50 Toddler Meal Ideas
The mealtime is the perfect opportunity to bond with the rest of your household members. However, sometimes it can be a bit stressful when you’re out of ideas and tired from working all day, especially if you have to think about all the nutrients your very picky eater little one need. But don’t worry, Happies prepared a list of an incredible 50 tasty meal ideas for you. The best part? They are fast to prepare and easy to make.
Toddler Meal Ideas For Breakfast:
1) Oatmeal Porridge with Dry Fruits
Prepare oatmeal porridge with nuts and raisins along with some other fruits like apple, strawberry slices, etc. But avoid adding any sugar to the meal and you will have created one of the healthiest toddler meal ideas.
2) Fruit Sandwich
Fruit make for good toddler meal ideas andcan be an interesting idea to try for breakfast. Choose your toddler’s favorite fruit and add it to two slices of brown bread. You can add some peanut butter too!
3) Scrambled Eggs
Of toddler meal ideas, this one is so easy! So simple! Yet so delicious and full of nutrients! Serve it with bacon, sausages or cheese cubes.
4) Waffles
Similar to scrambled eggs, waffles are also a great option for your toddler’s breakfast. Combine it with some fruits for extra nutritional value.
5) Pancakes
Pancakes are a classic! But are a delicious option for breakfast for the entire family. Add fruits and some chocolate if you wish.
6) French Toasts
French toasts are just delicious and easy and fast to make, and your toddler will definitely enjoy it!
7) Egg Sandwich
Sandwiches are always a good choice for a breakfast. Plus, eggs contain many nutrients needed e eggs sandwiches are delicious!
8) Fruit Smoothies
Use banana and strawberries for a delicious breakfast. You can add oatmeal or any other iron-fortified cereals for extra nutrients.
9) Chia and Oat Scones
These healthy breakfast scones have a slightly bouncier texture than traditional ones but make a lovely start to the day and provide folate, vitamin C and fibre.
10) Tropical Muesli Bars
Wrap some fruits with nuts and muesli and prepare amazing bars for your toddler. It’s guaranteed success and it will help your little one to go through the day.
Toddler Meal Ideas For Lunch:
1) Chicken, Egg or Veggies Mix Sandwich
Kid’s lunch and sandwich almost go hand in hand. Be it a chicken sandwich, egg sandwich, or a simple veggie sandwich, they are the most favorite ones for kids.
2) Porridge
A bowl of porridge will be the best option for your toddler’s lunch. It is easy to consume as it won’t take much time to finish. It’s easy to prepare also, can be made in less than one hour.
3) Homemade Noodles
Every kid loves eating noodles, be it as their school tiffin, lunch, or dinner. Prepare it with your choice of healthy veggies, chicken slices, or scrambled eggs.
4) Colorful Rice
This one is perfect for your toddler’s lunch box if he/she is now comfortable handling a spoon without any trouble. You can add colorful veggies, chicken slices, soya chunks, dry fruits, scrambled eggs, etc.
5) Savory Pancakes
Pancakes are amongst one the most popular lunch ideas for toddlers at day-care centers. It’s the evergreen favorite of toddlers. Pancakes are super healthy and super tasty too.
6) Roll with Veggies
While the vegetables provide a lot of proteins, vitamins, and minerals, the roti/tortilla offers a good amount of carbs also and thus is a perfect lunch recipe.
7) Veggie Burrito
A burrito is a good idea for lunch for your kid. It’s easy to make a dish that does not require much time to prepare.
8) Pasta Soup
Pasta soup is perhaps one of the easiest kinds of pasta that you can make at home. All you need are a handful of macaroni and some vegetables.
9) Chicken with Fruit Salad
Make sure that you cut these fruits into toddler edible chunks. Also, pack them in an air-tight container so that they not only remain fresh but also the juices from the fruits would leak out.
10) Peanut Butter Sandwich with Veggies
To make a peanut butter sandwich you only three things: two slices of bread, peanut butter, and your child’s favorite veggies!
Toddler Meal Ideas For Dinner:
1) Rice Balls
An easy, healthy, delicious idea for the next dinner. Just don’t forget to add few herbs for an extra taste.
2) Chicken Rice
Another rice meal but this time with chicken to add extra proteins! You can also add some veggies or serve it on their own!
3) Pork Sliced Burrito with Veggies
Burritos are easy to prepare and it’s a great choice not only for your little one but also the whole family! Cut it into small chunks if your toddler can’t eat one whole burrito.
4) Chicken Burger
All kids and many adults love a chicken burger. Add a slice of tomato to the burger for extra nutrients.
5) Mini Pizzas with (Vegetarian) Faces
Prepare mini pizzas with cheese, slices of peppers and mushrooms. It’s easy to make, doesn’t take long and little ones love it!
6) Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese are one of the most popular meals among, well, everyone! Choose a free lactose cheese because many young kids can’t digest lactose very well yet.
7) Roasted Veggies
Roast some of your toddler’s favourite veggies and serve them with sweet potatoes, made on an air fryer. Add some herbs for an extra taste.
8) Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese is a very easy recipe to make but it’s also delicious and cheese contains calcium, very needed for building strong bones.
9) Turkey Quesadillas
This one is the perfect choice to enjoy a family’s dinner and can be eaten by toddlers and adults too!
10) Mini Shepherd’s Pies
Make these shepherd's pies for your toddler and see how they wolf them down. As well as lamb, they're packed with lentils, carrots, courgette and pepper.
Toddler Meal Ideas Desserts:
1) Fruit Salad
For a fruit salad, you just need 1 or 2 of as many fruits as you can find. Make sure that you cut these fruits into toddler edible chunks.
2) Fruit Kebab
Fruit kebab is another idea that you could try every now and then. Just like in a fruit salad, add as many pieces of fruit to the kebab stick as possible.
3) Homemade Doughnuts
If your toddler is asking for some sweet dishes lately, you should try and make some homemade doughnuts on an air fryer.
4) Strawberry Cupcakes
Strawberry cupcakes have a super yummy fruit flavor, will make your toddler happy and the best thing is, it has berries inside!
5) Chickpea Blondies
Made with a nutritious list, this super tasty dessert will make your toddler ask for more! Add banana, peanut butter, and some vanilla extract for extra taste.
6) Caramelized Bananas
Bananas are protein and energy giving fruits. If you want to give your children an extra boost for their afternoon, then pack this easy dessert.
7) Cinnamon Oranges
If you want some citrusy goodness, then this is your best pick. This dessert is good all year round so you can keep it as a part of your children’s lunch dessert menu.
8) Citrus-Infused Strawberries
Spruce up your fresh-picked strawberries with citrus extracts topped it with fresh whip cream and you get a mouthful of freshness. That’s twice the Vitamin C and antioxidants in one cup.
9) Frozen Pops
This is a perfect summertime companion but is also delicious during the rest of the year. Alternatively, you can switch between citrus fruits, tropical fruits, or seasonal produce.
10) Fruit Parfaits
The good thing about fruit parfaits is that they never go out of fashion, and they are always fresh and good for your children.
Toddler Meal Ideas Snack Ideas:
1) Nuts and Raisins
If your kids are not allergic to tree nuts, then you can happily implement this idea. Take a handful of nuts such as cashews, almonds, pistachios, brazil nuts, hazelnuts, dates, and raisins that you can find at home and fill your kid’s plate.
2) Yoghurt with Cereals
Mix yoghurt with granola and fruits and you’ll get a very tasty snack for your toddler to enjoy! Add some nuts if you wish.
3) Peanut Butter and Banana Tortillas
Tortillas are always a good choice for a meal, but the best part is you can serve it at dinner, breakfast or as a snack to your toddler. Plus, peanut butter with banana is just a delicious combination!
4) Dried Fruits
Dried fruits are a great choice for a snack but only once in a while because some of the dried fruits contain sugar syrup.
5) Raspberry, almond and oat cookies
Cookies are beloved among the little ones. But the best part about these cookies is they are full of amazing nutrients for your toddler.
6) Fruity Skewers
Great for the summer, this snack will cool off your toddler while they enjoy the heat. It’s also super easy to make and serve.
7) Chocolate Covered Banana
Here’s a new way to enjoy your bananas. One that will surely make your kids beg you to buy more bananas next time you shop.
8) Fruits and Cream
These healthy desserts can make your children be more aware of what fruits can do to the body. You can experiment with different fruits depending on the season and weather in your area.
9) Pineapple upside down with Muffins
Although it can take some time to prepare, this snack is just delicious and very healthy too. You can substitute pineapple for other fruit if you wish to!
10) Fruits Salad
This one is also a classic but is delicious and full of nutrients! Mix your toddler’s favourite fruits and for extra taste, add a bit of cinnamon on top.
