BREAKFAST
- Whole grain waffle with various toppings: dab of butter or applesauce in lieu of jam; peanut butter and jelly; or some yogurt spread over the top
- Homemade banana bread with some butter on it and a side of fruit
- A slice of whole grain toast with mashed banana and peanut butter on it
- Yogurt with blueberries in it and a slice of toast
- Oatmeal with berries
- Eggs and toast – scrambled or fried – and a side of fruit
- English muffin with cream cheese and a side of fruit
- Soft granola bar, for mornings hectic
- Pancakes with wheat germ, sometimes blueberries, real maple syrup and butter
- **Easy fruit selections include grapes, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, bananas, apples, oranges and pears. Try keep some combo of these around at all times.
LUNCH & DINNER
- Chicken or turkey meatballs or sausage with a side of veggies and a slice of bread with butter
- Peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a side of fruit
- Hummus on a slice of bread with a side of veggies
- Pasta with butter, parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of garlic salt and a side of veggies
- Macaroni and cheese.
- Any other kind of pasta
- Refried bean and cheese burritos for older toddlers
- Any leftovers from our adult dinner the night before that aren’t too spiced and are relatively soft to chew
- Sometimes we have one of the breakfast items for lunch or dinner
- steam veggies like broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini ahead of a meal so they are in the fridge and ready to go. If I haven’t done that, I go to my pantry supply of canned, no-salt-added peas, corn, and green beans.
SNACKS
- Slices of apple with a side of “dip” (the dip is actually just yogurt)
- Dry cereal
- Cracker “sandwiches” made by putting some spreadable cheese in between two crackers and I usually give it to them with a side of fruit
- Fruit, usually bananas or grapes
- Cheese stick
- Soft breakfast bar like Nutrigrain
- Popcorn for older toddlers
- Animal crackers, graham crackers
- Yogurt
- Crackers or whole grain type tortilla chips with hummus (for older toddlers)
source: mommycribnotes
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