Here are some toddler-friendly recipes that are easy to prepare and sure to bring smiles to your little one’s face. Let’s dive into a day of fun and simple meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
BREAKFAST: FREEZER FRIENDLY PANCAKES
Who doesn’t love starting the day with a stack of fluffy pancakes? They’re a hit with toddlers and a fantastic way to sneak in some extra nutrition.
These pancakes are not only soft and delicious but also easy to customize with your toddler’s favorite flavors. A big plus is they freeze well for those busy mornings!
LUNCH: CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Lunch should be simple yet satisfying. A classic grilled cheese paired with a comforting turkey noodle soup is perfect for little tummies. This combo is a surefire way to fill those little bellies with warmth and goodness. The grilled cheese is crispy and gooey, while the soup is soothing and packed with nutrients.
DINNER: KIMBAP
Kimbap is a fun and colorful dinner option that toddlers will love. It’s like sushi but with cooked ingredients, making it perfect for little ones. My toddler loves it every time I make it for her!
I buy the frozen packages and warm them up in the microwave and dip it in egg to pan fry! It’s a favorite!
There you have it—three simple and nutritious meals to make your toddler’s day delicious and full of joy. From the fluffy pancakes in the morning to the comforting grilled cheese and turkey noodle soup at lunch, and the colorful kimbap for dinner, these meals are sure to become family favorites. Happy cooking, and enjoy these moments of culinary creativity with your little ones!
I also have another blog HERE on toddler breakfast ideas that are freezer friendly. I love being able to cook for my little one. Food is truly a love language for me.
Toddler Meal Ideas (Pancakes, Grilled Cheese + Noodle Soup & Kimbap)
Ingredients
Buckwheat Pancakes
- 1 cup buckwheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 cup whole milk
- splash of vanilla extract
Apple Pie Pancakes
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- pinch of ground cinnamon
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 grated small apple
Chicken or Turkey Noodle Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 lb chicken breast or ground turkey chopped
- 8 oz egg noodles
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Buckwheat Pancakes
- Mix together wet ingredients first – milk, egg, coconut oil and vanilla. Add in dry ingredients to mix until just combined. Cook in a skillet with coconut oil.
Apple Pie Pancakes
- Mix together wet ingredients first – milk, egg andcoconut oil. Add in dry ingredients to mix until just combined. Mix in grated apple. Cook in a skillet with coconut oil.
Chicken or Turkey Noodle Soup
- On your instantpot, turn on sauté mode. add oil, garlic and onions to cook until softened. Add in broth, carrots, celery, bay leaves, parsley and ground turkey. Stir to mix up ingredients, then cover with lid making sure the nozzle is on sealing.
- Cook on soup mode high pressure for 10 minutes. When done, release to venting. Allow all pressure to release, then open lid and remove bay leaves. Take out chicken and turn to sauté mode again.
- Shred chicken, then place back in. When soup is at a light simmer, add in egg noodles to cook for another 6-7 minutes until noodles are cooked. Serve warm!
