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Katie Serbinski, M.S., R.D., is a registered dietitian and millennial mom, blogging about healthy recipes, child and mom nutrition, and motherhood.

Mix n’ Match Toddler Meal Ideas

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Build a variety of healthy toddler meal ideas for your toddler [and entire family] from a basic food list of their favorite foods! 

Build a variety of healthy toddler meal ideas for your toddler [and entire family] from a basic food list of their favorite foods!

 

Truth moment here: my fashion blogging sister-in-law inspired me with her mix n’ match style habits to write this post.

Similar to her style, our mealtime habits are just that: a mix n’ match of my toddlers’ favorite foods each week. I then try new recipes, just like a fashion blogger might buy new purchases, and add them to the mix.

See where I’m headed with this mix n’ match concept?!

Build a variety of healthy toddler meal ideas for your toddler [and entire family] from a basic food list of their favorite foods!
Hummus. The ultimate mix n’ match protein in the Serbinski house! I would say it’s mixed into our meal rotation every other day!
Essentially I’m sharing a grand old list of healthy foods for toddlers, and it’s up to YOU to pick your toddler’s favorite and build healthy meals from there. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind before you get started:

  • Pick 1-2 food groups for snacks and 3-5 food groups for meals.
  • Introduce new foods or recipes with a food or two that your toddler readily accepts. 
  • You can snag more meal ideas here and the plates here. 
  • Wonder if your toddler is eating enough? Check out these toddler serving size visuals. 

Build a variety of healthy toddler meal ideas for your toddler [and entire family] from a basic food list of their favorite foods!
Another go-to in my toddler’s rotation: chicken sausage with a favorite fruit and veggie!
Let’s get started! Here’s my food list for Joey and Anthony [with a few new foods mixed in that I’m planning on trying] that help me build a variety of healthy toddler meals for them!

Oh and us. Yes, because what Mom and Dad eat, the toddlers are eating too. Or vice versa.

Build a variety of healthy toddler meal ideas for your toddler [and entire family] from a basic food list of their favorite foods!
Mommy and Toddler Meals. They are a thing! And something I strive for daily… although it looks like two different meals, we are sort of eating the same thing. Sort of!
Grains

Proteins

Dairy

  • String Cheese
  • Cheese Cubes
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Cottage Cheese
  • Cream Cheese
  • Yogurt
  • Milk
  • BabyBel Cheese
  • Laughing Cow Cheese

Fruits

Vegetables

OH and I almost forgot. You know Taco Tuesday? Well I’m starting something called Toddler Tuesday on Instagram.

Each Tuesday I’ll focus on sharing MORE toddler food pics, as well as some toddler feeding tips. Just follow the #ToddlerTuesday!

Phew! Ok. Think I missed any foods?!

I encourage you to make your own food list and get started building those healthy toddler meals!

Build a variety of healthy toddler meal ideas for your toddler [and entire family] from a basic food list of their favorite foods! #toddlerlunchideas #toddlermealideas #kidfriendlyrecipes #lunchboxideasfortoddlers #lunchboxideasforkids

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