Quick and Easy Snacks For Your
Toddler
Toddler
By Christine Steendahl
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Your growing toddler needs to snack quite a few times a
day in addition to eating regular meals with the rest of the
family. Here are a few quick and easy snack ideas that you
can put together in just a few minutes. You toddler will enjoy
these yummy snacks.
Ham and Cheese Crackers
Cut up some pieces of ham and cheese and serve them
with some crackers. If you want to make it fun, use a cookie
cutter to cut fun shapes out of the cheese.
Fruit Dip
Caution, this can get a little messy! Cut up some fruit in bite
size chunks and serve with a small bowl of yogurt.
Encourage your toddler to dip the fruit in the yogurt. This is
an easy way to get your toddler to eat a serving of fruit,
while also getting some extra calcium and protein in his/her
diet from the yogurt.
Low Sugar Cereal
I always keep a box of low sugar cereal like cheerios in my
pantry. They make a great snack with a little milk, or even
just a bowl of dry cereal. Dry cereal also make a great take-
along snack. Just throw a serving in a Ziploc bag and toss it
in your purse.
Veggies and Dip
Keep some cut up veggies in the fridge. Small pieces of
carrot, peeled cucumber, celery as well as small sections of
broccoli and cauliflower all make great finger food for
toddlers. Make sure the pieces are very small to prevent
choking or steam them to soften them up. Serve with a
little ranch dressing if desired.
Peanut Butter Sandwich
A PB&J has been a snack staple for ages. Mix things up by
toping the peanut butter with some thin slices of apple or
banana instead of the jelly. Or try smearing the peanut
butter on a tortilla. Add jelly and roll it up. Cut the rolled up
tortilla into strips for a fun new way to eat a peanut butter
and jelly sandwich.
Quick Cheese Quesadilla
Place a soft tortilla on a microwave safe plate. Top one half
with cheese and fold the other half over it. Microwave 30-60
seconds or until the cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and
let it cool a little before serving.
Quick Smoothie
Throw half a banana or some berries in a blender along
with some vanilla yogurt and a splash of milk. Add a little ice
if desired and blend until smooth. Serve in a sippy cup or
with a straw for a quick fruit smoothie. Your toddler will love
drinking a milkshake for a snack.
Give these fast, easy and healthy snack ideas for your
toddler a try. By the way, these make great snacks for
everyone else in the family as well – including mom.
day in addition to eating regular meals with the rest of the
family. Here are a few quick and easy snack ideas that you
can put together in just a few minutes. You toddler will enjoy
these yummy snacks.
Ham and Cheese Crackers
Cut up some pieces of ham and cheese and serve them
with some crackers. If you want to make it fun, use a cookie
cutter to cut fun shapes out of the cheese.
Fruit Dip
Caution, this can get a little messy! Cut up some fruit in bite
size chunks and serve with a small bowl of yogurt.
Encourage your toddler to dip the fruit in the yogurt. This is
an easy way to get your toddler to eat a serving of fruit,
while also getting some extra calcium and protein in his/her
diet from the yogurt.
Low Sugar Cereal
I always keep a box of low sugar cereal like cheerios in my
pantry. They make a great snack with a little milk, or even
just a bowl of dry cereal. Dry cereal also make a great take-
along snack. Just throw a serving in a Ziploc bag and toss it
in your purse.
Veggies and Dip
Keep some cut up veggies in the fridge. Small pieces of
carrot, peeled cucumber, celery as well as small sections of
broccoli and cauliflower all make great finger food for
toddlers. Make sure the pieces are very small to prevent
choking or steam them to soften them up. Serve with a
little ranch dressing if desired.
Peanut Butter Sandwich
A PB&J has been a snack staple for ages. Mix things up by
toping the peanut butter with some thin slices of apple or
banana instead of the jelly. Or try smearing the peanut
butter on a tortilla. Add jelly and roll it up. Cut the rolled up
tortilla into strips for a fun new way to eat a peanut butter
and jelly sandwich.
Quick Cheese Quesadilla
Place a soft tortilla on a microwave safe plate. Top one half
with cheese and fold the other half over it. Microwave 30-60
seconds or until the cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and
let it cool a little before serving.
Quick Smoothie
Throw half a banana or some berries in a blender along
with some vanilla yogurt and a splash of milk. Add a little ice
if desired and blend until smooth. Serve in a sippy cup or
with a straw for a quick fruit smoothie. Your toddler will love
drinking a milkshake for a snack.
Give these fast, easy and healthy snack ideas for your
toddler a try. By the way, these make great snacks for
everyone else in the family as well – including mom.
Christine Steendahl Is The Founder Of Dine Without
Whine – A Family Friendly Weekly Menu Planner.
Eliminate Your Dinner Hour Stress And Re-Discover The
Pleasure Of The Dinner Hour! For A Free Sample Menu
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Whine – A Family Friendly Weekly Menu Planner.
Eliminate Your Dinner Hour Stress And Re-Discover The
Pleasure Of The Dinner Hour! For A Free Sample Menu
Visit http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com