Here are some quick lunch ideas for 1 to 3 year olds that are easy to eat and packed with nutrition! Enjoy at home or pack for school.
This is a fun time for food adventuring. Your toddler is becoming a more proficient eater and is able to handle a wide variety of foods and textures.
However, you may be concerned that your child isn't eating as much as they once did when they were a baby. But don't be alarmed. Their growth rate drops significantly during this time and so a decrease in food intake is normal.
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On the other hand, it’s possible your child may be hungrier than before. This too, is normal. Remember every child is different.
If your baby is growing, following theirunique growth curve, and happy, then they are eating the amount of food that’s RIGHT for them, even if it’s less or more than the recommendations or what you think they need to be eating.
All this to say, use the meal ideas I'm providing to gain inspiration and have fun making them your own by taking into consideration your child's appetite, chewing abilities, food preferences, and allergies.
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I highly encourage you to continue focusing on offering a variety of flavors and textures, even if your toddler is starting to display fussy eating behaviors.
I remember when I first started packing lunches for my one year old, I felt really confused and overwhelmed. I hope these tips are helpful!
It depends on your child! Notice eating trends. If you're finding that more food returns home than is actually eaten, then try packing less.
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While my son seems to prefer seeing abundance, your child might get really overwhelmed by seeing a lot of food. In that case, seeing smaller portions may actually encourage them to eat more.
Also, consider their eating habits. If they normally eat ½ of a sandwich at home, don't pack a full-size one. If they don't like to see too many choices, then keep things simple.
Ask the teacher if they could repack what your child doesn't eat. This will allow you to see what foods are a no most of the time so you can plan accordingly. Now this doesn’t mean you should stop serving these foods but you can serve smaller portions or serve them in different ways.
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You will love how easy it is to whip up these patties! They are packed with nutrition and freezes beautifully. Simply thaw in the fridge overnight and you can serve cold or reheat briefly.
Toss cooked pasta with pesto or hummus. Feel free to add whatever vegetable(s) and/or protein of choice, like chicken, beans, tofu, etc.
You will love how easy they are to make with simple, wholesome ingredients. They don't contain any added sugar, which you want to avoid until age 2.
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Note: Cubed cheese may pose a choking risk so if your baby is closer to one, offer thin slices, thin slices cut into small pieces, or shredded. Once your child becomes more proficient with chewing and swallowing, you can offer cubed cheese.
Here's a veggie-forward version of the kid-favorite! Spread pizza sauce and filling made with broccoli, spinach, and white beans onto a soft tortilla.
You can make this ahead of time and reheat briefly in the toaster oven or enjoy cold. If you like cold pizza, you'll find it delicious!
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The beauty of this iconic breakfast staple is that they freeze well! Simply thaw in the fridge overnight and serve as is or spread yogurt, cream cheese, nut/seed butter, etc. and turn into sandwiches.
These baked veggie chicken nuggets are delicious on their own. But since most kids love to dip, you can serve with their favorite condiment.
And don't forget to continue offering foods your toddler doesn't like (yet!). Currently, my toddler has been refusing carrots (which she loved just a week ago), so I included a small piece for exposure.
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If you haven't tried this, it's a game changer, especially if your child has been struggling during mealtimes. Any muffin tin or freezer tray will work.
Simply fill with finger foods and dips and let the magic unfold! The beauty of this meal is that you can assemble with whatever foods you have in your pantry or fridge.
Breakfast for lunch is always a good idea! And yogurt goes with almost everything. Set up a yogurt bar with whatever foods you have on hand. This meal is especially great for the end of the week when you're low on food or have zero energy.
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The beauty of this recipe is that you can use whatever leftover vegetables you have on hand, and in 5 minutes, you now have the perfect finger food for your child.
Pictured: served with watermelon + ground beef + broccoli (serve a very small portion of foods your toddler is learning to enjoy. Here are more picky eating tips)
Smoothies are such an easy way to pack in a lot of nutrition! Making your own is also cheaper than buying single-serve pouches or yogurt tubes.
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If you aren’t already doing so, start serving dinner leftovers or other foods, that are normally eaten warm, cold or at room temperature. You may be surprised to find that they taste just fine without being reheated.
Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.
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Healthy meals for two are a great way to show your love to your loved one and share a great meal with the person you want to be with.
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I’ve been doing a lot of email communication with the people that look at my website and I’ve found that probably 80 percent of people are cooking for themselves and their spouse and need recipes that only make 2-4 servings.
So I decided to do a roundup post on recipes that are for people that only need a few servings and make some really great leftovers. 🙂
These are recipes from my own blog as well as recipes from blog friends that I trust and I know you will love anything you make.
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Click on the photo or the link above to go right to the recipe! I’ve included a little bit on what the recipe is like so you get a feel for what it is.
This Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe is seriously SO yummy! The chicken filling has delicious Asian inspired flavors with a little added crunch from the water chestnuts. This low carb recipe is great for an appetizer or a main dish.
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Avocado Chicken Salad Wrap – a perfect blend of avocado, Greek yogurt, chicken, celery, grapes, red onion & spices to make your lunch complete! This healthy recipe only takes a few minutes to whip up!
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad –with a simple marinade recipe, this grilled chicken is tender and delicious! Served over romaine, shaved parmesan, homemade croutons &Caesar Dressing. 🤗
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This chicken stir-fry with noodles is super delicious and full of veggies. Its quick and easy to make, plus its a great way to use up any vegetables lying around the kitchen. Recipe by JackSlobodian.com.
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