Healthy Meal Ideas for Toddlers

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If you’re looking for some healthy meal ideas for toddlers,  you’re going to love this list. All these meals are easy toddler meals that they’re certain to love.

Stop racking your brain about what to feed your child and instead, make a meal plan out of these toddler meal ideas. They’re such easy food for kids! 

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Healthy Meal Ideas for Toddlers

Mini Pizza Rolls

What Lisa Cooks

The traditional pre-packaged pizza rolls aren’t very healthy, but kids love them. With this recipe, you can make your own healthier version that kids will love just as much. 

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Kid Friendly Goldfish Encrusted Chicken Nuggets 

Freebie Finding Mom

Instead of unhealthy fried chicken nuggets, make your chicken nuggets with goldfish. The combination of chicken nuggets and goldfish is sure to be a child favorite!

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Lunch Friendly Apple Peanut Butter Treats

Hustle Mom Repeat

My kids love sweet treats, but when that’s all they want to eat, we have a problem. So, this combination adds healthy fruit with a sweet twist that kids absolutely love. 

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Easy Pizza Cupcakes Recipe

Eating on a Dime

These are super fun to serve at children’s parties. Instead of buying greasy boxes of pizza, you can make your own healthier version that will be a hit with everyone. 

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Hidden Vegetable Cream Cheese Bagels

The Inspiration Edit

Do you have a hard time getting your kids to eat their vegetables? Check out how I hide celery and carrots in this fun kitty cat bagel treat. 

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Easy Toddler Meals 

Easy Vanilla Low Carb Protein Waffles Recipe

Wholes0me Yum

Waffles aren’t always very healthy, but when you make your own, you can add a little more nutrition than you would get with the frozen ones. Low carb and protein packed, your kids will devour these waffles. 

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Chicken Salad Cucumber Bites

Days in Bed

Instead of using bread, you can make a healthier snack using cucumbers. My kids love a good chicken salad sandwich, but putting it on cucumber helps them get their veggies too. 

The Best Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

Wicked Spatula

Kids love smoothies. They kind of think of them as adult drinks. The great thing about this recipe is you can sneak in some veggies too. 

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Creamy Tomato and Mozzarella Risotto for Toddlers

Happy Veggie Kitchen

Instead of a can of Spaghetti O’s, you can make this delicious tomato and mozzarella risotto. Not only is it healthier for them, but kids love it. 

More Healthy Meal Ideas for Toddlers

Healthy Egg Muffins Recipe

The Inspiration Edit

Kids get tired of plain old scrambled eggs. These egg muffins are the perfect solution. Veggies, eggs and cheese all in a little muffin even toddlers on the move can eat this breakfast dish. 

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Toddler Pancakes

The Worktop

Made with 5-ingredients, you can make these super easy toddler pancakes and freeze them so you have something quick and easy to pull out on those busy mornings. 

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Corn Dog Muffin Recipe

Eating on a Dime

We love corn dogs, but the processed frozen ones aren’t really very nutritious. These corn dog muffins are perfect for little hands and can be eaten on the run. 

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Healthy Chicken Fingers

A Cedar Spoon

Kids and adults alike will love these healthy chicken tenders. They are baked so they are healthier, but have a nice crispy texture from the Panko crust. 

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Homemade Chicken Stars Soup

FruetCake

This recipe is simple, homemade, and toddler approved. Made with veggies, chicken, and pasta, this chicken stars soup is perfect for a cool winter day. 

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Best food for toddlers 

Pizza Stuffed Shells

Filled with three kinds of cheese and pepperoni these shells are baked to perfection. You won’t be able to get them on the table fast enough because the toddlers won’t be the only ones eating them. 

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Homemade Ham & Cheese Pockets

Sally’s Baking Addition

Kids love hot pockets, but the pre-made processed ones just aren’t very nutritious. Not only that but these are so much more cheesy and delicious. 

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Best Sloppy Joes

Cooking Classy

Hearty sweet browned beef, hidden veggies, and a lightly smoked tomato base sauce makes this recipe flavorful and delicious. Kids will love it, and you will be satisfied you snuck in those veggies. 

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Ultra-Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Gimme Some Oven

Everyone loves a good chicken nugget. And these are made with real chicken not all the left over pieces. And, you can make these super crunchy with a simple bag of Kettle Brand Chips. 

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Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

My Baking Addiction

My dad always hated tator tot casserole, but this is an all time favorite in my home. With a little meat, melted cheese and tater tots, you have a toddler approved meal in no time. 

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Kale Mac and Cheese for Toddlers

Happy Veggie Kitchen

Whenever I ask a kid what they want to eat, their first response is usually Mac & Cheese. But, it isn’t very nutritious. Adding a little kale is the perfect way to make a deliciously healthy Mac & Cheese dish. 

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