Mix n’ Match Toddler Meal Ideas

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?!

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. 

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.

Grains

• Mini Bagel Biscuit
• Tortilla
• Whole Wheat Bread
• English Muffin
• Pancake
• Waffle
• French Toast
• Oatmeal
• Cheerios
• Brown Rice
• Quinoa Pearl
• Couscous
• Orzo Pasta
• Penne Pasta
• Spaghetti Noodles
• Farfalle Noodles
• Mini Muffins
• Popcorn
• Cereal
• Graham Cracker
• Teddy Grahams
• Goldfish
• Wheat Thins
• Granola Bar
• Pretzels
• Leftover Fried Rice
• Banana Bread

Proteins

• Turkey, ham or roast beef rolled up
• Hummus
• Tilapia
• Salmon
• Canned Tuna
• Shredded Pork
• Hard Boiled or Scrambled Egg
• Peanut Butter
• Nut Butter
• Canned or Dried Beans
• Mini-Meatballs
• Rotisserie Chicken
• Cooked Chicken, shredded
• Ground Beef Crumbles
• Deli Lunchmeat
• Nuts
• Chicken Nuggets
• Grilled Cheese
• Pizza
• Frittatas
• Tacos
• Mini-Quesadilla
• Egg Salad Sandwich
• English Muffin Pizza

Dairy

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

Fruits

• Avocado
• Banana
• Pears
• Peaches
• Apples
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Watermelon
• Oranges
• Applesauce
• Grapes
• Pineapple
• Raisins
• Mandarin oranges
• Fruit leather
• Cantaloupe
• Smoothies
• Freeze-Dried Fruit
• Fruit Cocktail
• Fruit Kabobs

Vegetables

• Corn
• Peas 
• Carrots
• Potatoes
• Sweet Potatoes
• Green Beans
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Squash
• Peppers
• Pumpkin
• Black olives
• Bell peppers
• Cucumbers
• Grape tomatoes
• Snap peas
• Chickpeas
• Edamame
• Pickles
• Zucchini
• Chips
• Sweet potato chips
• Veggie Straws
• Side salad

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!