Not sure what to feed your toddler? I’ve got you covered. This Master List of 75 Toddler Meals is full of quick, healthy recipes for every part of the day – breakfast through dinner. Every recipe can be made in under 30 minutes, most are freezer-friendly, and, most importantly, all of these recipes have been toddler-approved (no small accomplishment!). Perfect for toddlers ages 1–3.

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Easy Toddler Meal Ideas

Feeling stressed about what to serve your toddler? Short on time and unsure what they’ll actually eat? Or just desperate for some fresh, new meal ideas?

You’re in the right place!

I’ve rounded up 75 toddler meals that are truly toddler-approved. And yes – I’ve tested every single one so you don’t have to. Over the years, I’ve tried hundreds of recipes on my own kids, and these 75 were the clear winners,🥇 the ones they still happily eat to this day.

Is it technically okay to call your kids your taste testers? Probably debatable. But for the sake of easy meals and full bellies… we’re going with it. 👍

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Top-Rated Meals for Toddlers

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The Best 3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes for Baby

4.99 stars (311 ratings)
Made with only 3 simple ingredients – banana, egg and flour, yet these pancakes are fluffy, soft and perfect for baby, baby-led weaning and toddlers!
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round white plate with a taco meal for baby - finger foods of turkey taco meat with beans and a sprinkle of cheese, on the side - chunks of avocado, strips of peppers and chunks tomatoes.

Taco Tuesday for Baby

5 stars (25 ratings)
Don’t forget about baby’s dinner on your favorite meal night of the week – Taco Tuesday! This flavorful meal is filled with your favorite taco flavors, only mini-sized for those little hands to be able to eat.
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Blue kids plate full of mini blueberry muffins. The plate is sitting on a blue napkin on my kitchen counter.

Fan-Favorite Blueberry Avocado Mini Muffins

4.97 stars (169 ratings)
With over a hundred five-star ratings, these are hands-down the best homemade Blueberry Avocado Mini Muffins! Loaded with fruit, avocado, and whole grains – their mini size makes them perfect for small baby and toddler hands, and they are great for baby-led weaning. Yum!
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Mini Bagel Pizzas with Pepper “Sprinkles”

5 stars (8 ratings)
These easy-peasy pizzas come with a fun surprise – pepper “sprinkles”. Toddlers will love adding these bright and colorful veggie sprinkles onto their lunch pizzas.
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white round plate on top of a blue napkin. On the plate are 4 small round organs and white swirled popsicles. There is also one popsicle on the napkin.

Hidden-Veggie Carrot & Orange Popsicles

5 stars (8 ratings)
These naturally sweetened frozen treats are a fun and tasty way to serve a fruit and veggie to your toddler. Great for snack time or dessert.
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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs for the Whole Family

5 stars (30 ratings)
These Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are the perfect family dinner – easy to make and loved by all! This healthy dinner is great for all ages – baby to adults! Made in 30 minutes with only 5 simple ingredients!
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Garlic pasta in one-pot which is a family favorite.

Easy Garlic Broccoli Pasta

5 stars (39 ratings)
This Easy Garlic Broccoli Pasta is the perfect family dinner! Using one-pot, 5-ingredients and made in less than 20 minutes, what's not to love?
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A silver muffin tin filled with broccoli egg cups with one cup on the white surface.

The Perfect Cheesy Egg Muffins with Broccoli (loved by baby, toddler & kids)

5 stars (52 ratings)
Handheld and portable, these egg cups are great for baby and toddlers on-the-go. These savory cheddar cheese and broccoli breakfast cups can be served warm at the breakfast table or packed cold for a morning playdate or school lunch.
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Cooling rack with whole wheat cookies on it with one broken up on the side.

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 stars (7 ratings)
Easy and quick to make, these whole wheat chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat for the whole family. Ready to enjoy in 20 minutes and made with simple ingredients, these cookies are wonderfully chewy and crunchy.
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The Perfect ABC Muffins for Baby & Toddlers (apple, banana and carrots!)

4.97 stars (28 ratings)
Looking for the best naturally sweetened muffins for your baby or toddler? Then, I've got you! These soft and sweet ABC Muffins are made with Apple, Banana, and Carrots and are perfect for babies, toddlers, and kids! Plus, they come together in just under 20 minutes because I know you have at least one small kiddo clinging to your hip and absolutely no time to waste in the kitchen.
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2 smoothie cups filled with a hidden veggie smoothie for kids and toddlers.

Kid-Requested Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie (with Hidden-Veggie)

5 stars (32 ratings)
If you have a picky one at home who refuses to eat their vegetables, this chocolate peanut butter smoothie is a great way to sneak them in! This kid approved smoothie is great for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
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Tips for Making Easy Toddler Recipes

  • Freezer-Friendly: a great way to make feeding your toddler super easy is always to have a stash of toddler-approved meals in the freezer. If there are any leftovers, I will place them in the freezer for a later meal. This works great for muffins, waffles, meatballs, chicken nuggets, etc. Basically, anything you can find in the grocery store’s frozen section can be frozen with your own homemade recipes. You can also make a double batch of your kiddo’s favorite recipes so you can have a backup plan when life gets crazy (or toddler gets demanding;).
  • Make Once – Serve Again: if you are making a bigger or more time-consuming meal (anything over 30 minutes for dinner), it’s a great idea to save the leftovers and use those in another toddler meal. You can serve the same meal or use parts of the meal in another meal altogether – chicken can be added into cheese quesadillas, pasta can be served with a different sauce, soup can be served with different sides like grilled cheese or turkey sandwich or used as a sauce for pasta or rice.
  • Quick Toddler Meals: a key way to not lose your mind is to always have a list (and the ingredients) for a quick meal for toddlers. Print out or make a list of these easy breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas and keep them on hand for when life is super crazy and your toddler needed to eat 10 minutes ago.

Toddler Breakfast Recipes

avocado toast for toddler
bowl of blueberry oatmeal for toddler.
kids hand holding a colorful smoothie cup filled with hidden-veggie smoothie
3 bowls of cottage cheese with chunks of fruit on top

Made in 10-minutes or less

  1. Blueberry Oatmeal (10-Minutes)
  2. Almond Butter + Banana Toast with Hemp Sprinkles for Toddler
  3. Avocado Egg Toast for Baby + Toddler
  4. Cottage Cheese + Fruit Bowl for Baby + Toddler
  5. Power-Packed Smoothie
  6. Strawberry Yogurt
  7. Scrambled Green Eggs
  8. Blueberry Yogurt
  9. Apple Yogurt
  10. My Toddler’s Favorite Pink Smoothie
  11. Peach Pie Smoothie for Toddler + Kids (2 hidden veggies!)
  12. 3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
  13. Peanut Butter Banana Yogurt Bark
  14. Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie with Hidden-Veggie

Freezer-Friendly

  1. Easy Pancake Muffins
  2. Freezer-Friendly Spinach Waffles for Baby + Toddler
  3. Broccoli Egg Cups for Baby + Toddler
  4. Fluffy Avocado Pancakes
  5. Whole Grain Pumpkin Waffle Dippers
  6. Easy Zucchini Pancakes
  7. Easy Spinach Muffins
  8. Healthy Yogurt Parfait Popsicles
  9. Easy Blender Spinach Pancakes
  10. Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bake
  11. Applesauce Mini Muffins
  12. Toddler Breakfast Oat Cups – 4 Tasty Ways
  13. Spiced Blender Pancakes for Baby + Toddler
  14. Pumpkin Pancakes
  15. Whole Wheat Pancake Mix
  16. Blueberry + Lemon Toddler Muffins
  17. Fluffy Peach Pancakes
  18. Healthy Mini Pumpkin Muffins for Toddler + Kids
  19. Blueberry Avocado Mini Muffins

Toddler Lunch Ideas

quesadilla with kale for toddler meals
plate filled with toddler lunch - deconstructed tacos
bagel pizza for toddler
pasta with veggies for toddler

Made in 15-minutes or less

  1. Mini Bagel Pizzas with Pepper “Sprinkles”
  2. Cheesy Pizza Quesadillas
  3. Beet Hummus for Baby, Toddler + Kids (Hidden Veggie)
  4. Kale Pesto Chicken Quesadilla for Baby + Toddler
  5. Avocado Tuna Salad in Mini Pita Pockets for Kids + Toddler
  6. Turkey + Carrot Roll-Ups (easy kid + toddler lunch)
  7. Veggie-Loaded Toddler Rainbow Pizza
  8. Easy-Peasy 5 Veggie Pasta for Baby + Toddler
  9. Sunshine Sammie
  10. Kale + Spinach with Apple Quesadilla
  11. 12 Healthy Toddler Lunch Ideas

Make Once – Serve for Multiple Meals

  1. Easy Veggie “Fried” Rice for Baby + Toddler
  2. Taco Tuesday for Baby + Toddler
  3. Baked Seasoned Chicken Tenders for Baby + Toddler
  4. Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Bites for Toddler
  5. Tortellini-on-a-Stick with Marinara Dipping Sauce for Toddlers
  6. Easy Tomato Soup with Cheesy Bread Dippers for Kids + Toddlers
  7. Summer Pesto Finger Salad for Baby + Toddler
  8. Curry Pasta Salad for Baby + Toddler (great for Baby-Led Weaning)

Toddler Snacks

apple with spiced yogurt dip.
on the go granola bars for toddler
hummus for toddler - fun sun dried tomato humus
homemade cheese crackers

Great for On-The-Go Snacking

  1. Healthy Spiced Apple Dip for Toddlers + Kids
  2. Yogurt Pouches
  3. Carrot Hummus with Toasted Paprika Pita Chips
  4. Healthy On-The-Go Granola Bars for Toddlers + Kids
  5. Whole Grain Cheese Crackers
  6. 14 On-The-Go Healthy Snacks for Kids + Toddlers
  7. Applesauce Mini Muffins
  8. Funfetti Energy Balls
  9. Chewy Mint Chocolate Granola Bars
  10. ABC Mini Muffins

Loaded with Fruits or Veggies (or both:)

  1. Cinnamon Applesauce
  2. Hidden-Veggie Carrot & Orange Popsicles
  3. Peach Summer Fruit Salad with Mint + Honey Dressing
  4. Strawberry Applesauce
  5. Healthy Caramel Apple Nachos
  6. Mint + Lime Slushy
  7. 3 No-Cook Toddler Squeeze Pouch Recipes
  8. Warm Peach Chunks with Nutmeg (for Baby & Toddler)
  9. Peanut Butter Banana Baby + Toddler Melts
  10. Unsweetened Applesauce
  11. Strawberry Popsicles
  12. 8 5-Minute Applesauce Combos for Toddlers + Kids
  13. Rainbow Frozen Yogurt Bark
  14. Monster Frozen Yogurt Bark
  15. Flavored Milks

Toddler-Approved Dinners

pumpkin pasta for toddlers dinner meal
amazing chicken nuggets for toddler
chicken curry with rice for toddler
black bean and strawberry tostadas for toddler

Made in 30-Minutes or less

  1. Easy Cheesy Garlic Broccoli Pasta (family favorite!)
  2. Mild Curry Chicken & Veggies for Toddler + Kids
  3. Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese (5 Fun Variations!)
  4. Favorite Salmon Pasta with Peas
  5. Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese
  6. Easy Pizza Pinwheels (with hidden veggies)
  7. Family-Favorite Pumpkin Pasta
  8. Family-Favorite Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos
  9. Quick Stovetop Mac & Cheese with Shredded Chicken
  10. Chicken Parmesan Meatballs (family-favorite)
  11. Easy Broccoli Mac and Cheese
  12. Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce (Great for Picky Eaters!)
  13. Healthy Chicken Nuggets with Green Bean “Fries”
  14. Crispy Seasoned Fish with Pineapple & Avocado Chunks for Toddler + Kids
  15. Crispy Salmon Bites for Baby + Toddler
  16. Kid-Approved Summer Veggie Pizza
  17. Mini Chicken + Carrot Meatballs for Baby
  18. Easy Cauliflower Tots
  19. Fiesta Bowl for Toddlers
  20. Carrot Pasta for Baby + Toddler
  21. Black Bean Tostadas with Strawberry Salsa

Make Once – Serve for Mulitple Meals

  1. Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Risotto
  2. Easy Salsa Chicken Tacos (family favorite!)
  3. Instant Pot BBQ Chicken (toddler, kid + adult approved)
  4. Mexican Sweet Potato Boats for Baby + Toddler
  5. Veggie-Loaded Tomato Sauce for Toddlers + Kids (Great for Picky Eaters!)
  6. Chicken Chili Verde
  7. Butternut Squash ‘Mac and Cheese’ for Toddler
  8. Toddler Tofu Sticks + Peanut Dipping Sauce
  9. Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Apple Slaw

Toddler Desserts

easy chocolate fondue
funfetti popsicles for toddler
easy oatmeal blueberry cookies for toddler
chocolate stir spoons for toddler dessert
  1. Easy Chocolate Fondue for Toddlers + Kids (Dairy-Free)
  2. Monster Frozen Yogurt Bark
  3. Peanut Butter Banana Yogurt Bark (toddler + kid fav!)
  4. Healthy Yogurt Parfait Popsicles for Toddler + Kids
  5. Rainbow Popsicles for Toddler + Kids
  6. Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
  7. Healthy Smash Cake
  8. Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting
  9. Toddler’s Favorite Banana Pudding – Gluten and Corn Starch Free
  10. Kids Chocolate Stirring Spoons (Allergy-Friendly)
  11. Strawberry Lemonade Slushies for Toddlers + Kids
  12. Green Tropical Smoothie Popsicles
  13. Hidden-Veggie Carrot & Orange Popsicles (Baby + Toddler)
  14. Healthy Funfetti Popsicles for Kids + Toddlers
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Get the recipe: 75 Toddler Meal Ideas: Broccoli Egg Cups

4.8 stars (30 ratings)
These savory cheddar cheese and broccoli breakfast cups can be served warm at the breakfast table or packed cold for a morning playdate or school lunch. Plus, enjoy 74 more healthy and easy meal ideas for your toddler!
Yield: 8 egg cups
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Toddler Food
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Ingredients 

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk – regular, almond, coconut, hemp, etc
  • 1/2 cup broccoli chopped
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste optional

Instructions 

  • Heat Oven: Turn on oven and pre-heat to 375 degrees. Line 8 muffin tins with silicone muffin molds or generously spray to prevent sticking.
  • Whisk: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.
  • Mix: Add in the broccoli, cheese, salt and pepper and stir until combined.
  • Fill Mufifn Molds: Pour the egg mixture into the muffin tins until 3/4 the way full.
  • Bake: Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until eggs have set and the cheese is golden brown

Notes

Age: 6+ months
Storage: in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheat Frozen: to reheat the frozen egg cups, simply place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave in 30-second intervals until warm.

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