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Toddler Snacks and Meal Prep
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items I need a few of these things in the freezer, fridge or pantry at all times or life is SO much harder
These freeze really well - just nuke in the microwave for 30 seconds or keep/thaw in fridge. I recommend using the tiny frozen blueberries from Trader Joe’s otherwise prepare for some potential blueberry splatter from the bigger ones.
Banana Blueberry Muffins
You can put literally any seasoning in these and they turn out fab! Great way to use up sad carrots or extra zucchini. These freeze well too, and then you can just take out a meal’s worth instead of cooking!
Oven-Baked Zucchini Carrot Tots
I never thought I would use these the way I have for toddler food. Cut meat and veggies, take a bowl of pasta and make it bite-size in the same bowl you’re serving in, saving yourself from washing yet another plate/cutting board/etc - it’s my most us...
Premium Kitchen Shears 8 7/8" (22.5 cm)
Everyone knows about oatmeal but don’t sleep on the grits! Just add water and cook via microwave or stove top. There are infinite savory ways to dress them, they’re super inexpensive and they’re quick. A nice option if you’re tired of oats but want t...
Quaker® Quick Grits - Original | Quaker Oats
Our kid loves yogurt, and we love Costco, so this is our go-to. The high fat content is important for growing brains, and it’s so easy to add in berries, coconut, peanut butter, chia seeds, hemp seeds - you name it. A complete meal that requires almo...
Skotidakis 5% Greek Yogurt
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I typically go for a Costco size of whatever is on sale. Frozen is good too!
Berries
Another great freezable option - I will make these in our mini waffle iron too. They’re easy to warm up in the toaster!
The Best 3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes for Baby | Baby Foode
Peas are fantastic when kids are perfecting their pincer grasp. We always have frozen peas on hand! I make this recipe as a base and usually leave out the salt (our butter is salted anyway) and put in garlic, pepper, onion powder, etc. They’re also g...
Garlic Buttered Peas
Look, I was skeptical about meat pouches… but these are great. The turkey bolognese was especially popular. I found the effort to prep our own fruit, veggie and yogurt pouches to be well worth the effort, but meat is a lot work and it was worth it to...
Meats with Bone Broth Variety Pack
Another great one for the pincer grasp.
Goldfish Crackers
Another thing that made me go “ew” initially, much like the meat pouches - but they’re perfect for little fingers, a great source of micronutrients, and no prep required! Yum 😋
Wild Caught Boneless Grilled Sardines in Olive Oil