TODDLER FOOD...QUICK SIMPLE HEALTHY MEALS

Clara - posted on 10/22/2010

My daughter eats scrambles eggs, which we microwave in 2 minutes in the morning, because she loves it - and omega 3 is the best for brain development at this age and it filled with protein, so she has it every morning of her life ! It also lasts until lunch time, she has about 4 eggs.

She has raisins/ apples/nuts/biscuits/strawberries/muffins or what ever she feels like, we only have healthy options available so it makes it easy. She can have what ever she wants we let her choose.

At dinner time I cook for the family and dish for her,we do not use salt , if she eats she eats, if she does not, she will eat tomorrow. You just have to trust the little ones ...

Jacqui - posted on 10/07/2010

I agree with using a crockpot! I love to make soup.. my favorite is to cut up veggies (usually carrots, onion, celery, and anything else I have except broccoli and cauliflower as they are very strong).. add some chicken broth and sometimes frozen chicken and cook for 4-5 hours, until chicken is cooked. Shred or cut up chicken, add some noodles and cook on high for another 20-30 minutes until noodles are cooked. I also sometimes add a can of beans instead of chicken, sometimes a can of tomatoes.. it can be varied in lots of ways. DD doesn't seem to like soup, but I just take out the "goodies" with a slotted spoon and she will eat it that way. You can also puree the soup for your littlest one when they are starting foods.

Another thing I like to do is throw a roast in there.. again it can be frozen to start out. Add some cut up carrots (or baby carrots), onion, baby potatoes, and just a bit of water (maybe 1/2 cup). Season with salt and pepper... then usually about 6-8 hours on low. It also depends on your crockpot, but mine runs hotter, so just go by when the meat is done. One more favorite is throw a few frozen chicken breasts in, add our favorite barbeque sauce, and cook until done. Shred up chicken and serve on buns.. or in the case of DD, on it's own. She just deconstructs sandwiches!

I have tons more if you want more recipes... I also have some non crockpot recipes such as quesidillas that are quick and easy... I fill a tortilla with cheese, salsa, some avocado, and sometimes a little meat, but usually not.

Hope this helps a bit.. if you want more, just let me know. I know it's really hard to get the good stuff in... I struggle with it, but we do the best we can. :)

Charmaine - posted on 10/04/2010

oh my big sis just brought me a slow cooker for my 21st so i think i might be able to have a good healthy meal on the table its been a while cant wait to test it out :)

Brandi - posted on 10/02/2010

For me, the best things have been all in one dishes or crock pot meals, that I can make up ahead of time and stick in the oven or just cook all day in the crock pot. Here's a website I LOVE! They have lots of recipes for goos, healthy foods for toddlers.


http://www.parentsconnect.com/toddler/re...