Feel you’ve tried it all to get your toddler to eat a nutritious meal? Before you give up, try these recipes. From lemony fish bites to veggie fritters, these dishes are bound to satisfy ever the fussiest tot’s taste buds.
EASY MEAL IDEA #1: QUICK PASTA AND PEAS
Star or alphabet pasta + peas + butter + Parmesan
Cook pasta according to package, adding frozen peas to the pot during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Serve with butter and cheese. You can also do couscous, quinoa, or rice instead of the pasta.
TODDLER MEAL IDEA #2: QUICK PIZZAS
Whole-wheat pita bread (or tortillas or English muffins) + pizza sauce + shredded cheese
Cut pita into wedges and top with pizza sauce and cheese. Heat in the oven at 325 F or in a pan on the stovetop just until cheese is melted.
EASY MEAL IDEA #3: CHEESY VEGGIE TOAST
Toast + shredded cheese + thawed frozen veggies
Top toast with shredded cheese, thawed frozen peas, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, or corn, and microwave for 10 seconds to melt. You could also simply serve the veggies alongside cheesy toast too!
