Meal & Snack Ideas for
Toddlers (1-3 Years)

Zucchini Fritters

Instructions

Grate zucchini and squeeze the zucchini in paper towels to remove the excess water. Combine all ingredients, except olive oil, in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Form a heaping tablespoon from the mixture into 8 patties. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once heated, add patties and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve.

Fruit Pizza

Instructions

TOAST the English muffin until golden brown. SPREAD Greek yogurt on toasted muffin. ARRANGE strawberries, grapes and orange slices on top of the Greek yogurt. SLICE into quarters.

Tomato and Spinach Pizza

Instructions

Spray pan with cooking spray and heat on low. When warm, place a whole wheat tortilla in the pan and spread 2 Tbsp of tomato or marinara sauce on the tortilla. Add shredded cheese, shredded spinach, and chopped tomatoes on top of the tortilla. Sprinkle with basil, onion powder, and garlic powder and cover. Allow to cook for about 1 minute, or until cheese melts. The tortilla should be crisp, but not burnt. Scoop out of pan to cool. Slice and serve.

Easy Blueberry and Carrot Oatmeal Bars

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper so it overhangs on two sides (this will make it easier to lift the bars out once baked and cooled). Mix together all of the ingredients in a medium bowl except the blueberries. (Add the egg if using.) Stir in the blueberries gently. Press into the prepared pan so the batter is even and pressed to the edges. Bake for 24-26 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown and set. Cool fully. Slice into bars and serve or store.

Tuna (or Salmon) Burgers

Instructions

In a large bowl, add the fish, mashed potato, onions, parsley, dill, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Mash everything together, tasting the mixture and adding seasoning as desired. Form the mixture into patties. Pour the breadcrumbs onto a plate; dip each patty into the breadcrumbs. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and fry the patty on each side until crisp. Drain on paper towels or paper bags. Squeeze lemon juice over each fish burger and serve on bun if desired.

Quick & Easy Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Instructions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt margarine. Stir in flour. Add milk slowly, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens. Over low heat, add cheese and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Add macaroni and mix gently. Stir over low heat until mixture is hot. Add salt and pepper to taste. If desired, top with a sprinkle of grated cheese before serving.

Author: SD WIC.org

Easy Cheesy Bean Tostada

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °F. Spread beans on each corn tortilla. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the beans on each tortilla. Place on ungreased sheet pan and bake for 7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Optional: serve with diced tomatoes and sour cream.