Check out our 5 day sample menus for Toddlers
Our Toddler Sample Menu Plans are meant to give you some ideas for working all the food groups into your Toddler’s diet. Healthy Foods for Toddlers are simple and easy to serve at every meal and wholesome healthy snacks are simple as well.
These Toddler Menu Plans encompass the 5 “working” days of the week so that Parents might have an idea of how to pack some healthy natural meals for their Toddlers in day care.
Our Toddler Menu Plans are meant to be examples only and are not meant to take place of the dietetic advice of your personal physician or dietician should you have one. These Toddler Menus are geared toward the toddler who is in good health and does not require a special diet.
We hope these Toddler menu ideas might give you some inspiration and show you how easy it is to feed your Toddler healthy meals and snacks throughout the day!
BREAKFAST
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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GRAINS |
Warm Oatmeal
Whole Grain Toast |
Buckwheat Pancakes – (make a batch ahead of time and freeze for quick & easy breakfast!)
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“Cold” Cereal
(Soak in milk if needed for those still mastering the “Crunch factor” |
Veggie & Cheese Omelet
Whole Grain Toast |
Apple Dutch Baby
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FRUITS |
Applesauce mixed into the Oatmeal
Natural Fruit Spread for Toast
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Bananas
Fortified Fruit Juice |
Blueberries on the cereal
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Diced Peaches Fortified Fruit Juice
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Sliced Melons or Fruit Salad
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DAIRY |
Milk or Yogurt Smoothie or
Yogurt mixed into Oatmeal |
Milk
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Milk or Yogurt Smoothie Cream Cheese for the Toast
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Milk or Yogurt Smoothie Cream Cheese for the Toast
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PROTEIN |
Turkey Sausage |
Turkey Bacon
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Turkey Bacon or Turkey Sausage
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MID-MORNING SNACK |
Rice Cakes with Peanut Butter and grated carrots on top – drizzle with honey Fortified Fruit Juice or Water |
Fruit dices with a light layer of Yogurt – top with wheat germ
Milk |
Mighty Muffin Tin – add diced veggies to the Muffin Tin and add dipping sauce in one section
Fortified Fruit Juice or Water |
Frozen Ban-Ola (recipe in Snack section)
Slice the Frozen Ban-Ola and Serve Milk |
Muffin with Cream Cheese & Fruit spread – cut into small sections; arrange with apple dices in the middle
Fortified Fruit Juice or Water |
*Remember, foods may be served soft cooked if needed – not all Toddlers will be able to eat “raw” veggies or fruits! Always ensure that foods are appropriate for YOUR toddler. Consult with your pediatrician about introducing Peanut Butter |
LUNCH |
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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GRAINS |
Warm Whole Grain Pita with ** |
Pasta Salad with Olive Oil and **
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Whole Grain Toast Sandwich with **
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Pita Chips (slice Pita bread into “chips” and toast)
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Grilled Whole Grain Sandwich with **
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FRUITS |
Sliced Bananas
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Apple Slices
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** Avocado & Cream Cheese
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Fruit Salad
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**Sliced Banana Fortified Juice
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VEGGIES |
**Chopped Cooked Broccoli
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**Carrots, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Zucchini, Olives
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Carrot Sticks & Dipping Sauce
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Diced Veggie Medley (warm & cooked or cold w/dipping sauce)
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Tomatoes, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers with Yogurt Dipping Sauce
(Recipe for Dipping Sauces) |
DAIRY |
Fruit Yogurt
**Cheese |
Cheese Sticks and/or Milk
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Fruit Yogurt Smoothie
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Milk
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Milk or Yogurt Smoothie and/or Cheese Cubes
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PROTEIN |
**Turkey, Ham or Chicken Slices (Natural!!) |
“Toddler” Meatballs
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Sautéed Spiced Tofu Cubes
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Chicken Nuggets– (make a batch ahead of time and freeze for quick & easy lunch!)
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**Peanut Butter
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MID-AFTERNOON |
Toddler Trail Mix – raisins, O cereal, carob or yogurt chips, dried fruits
Milk or Water |
Graham Crackers with Applesauce and/or Cheese slices, Peanut Butter
Fortified Fruit Juice or Water |
Fruit Dices & Cheese cubes Milk or Water
Milk, Fortified Fruit Juice or Water |
Baked Apple Slices topped with Muesli & blueberries
(Recipe) Fortified Fruit Juice or Water |
Mini- Sandwiches on whole grain bread Milk or Water
Fortified Fruit Juice or Water |
*Remember, foods may be served soft cooked if needed – not all Toddlers will be able to eat “raw” veggies or fruits! Always ensure that foods are appropriate for YOUR toddler. Consult with your pediatrician about introducing Peanut Butter |
DINNER
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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GRAINS |
Serve the Family Grain – make some noodles if necessary | ||||
FRUITS |
Serve a side of fruit dices or slices if desired | ||||
VEGGIES |
Serve the Family Veggie – add grated cheese to tempt your Toddler! | ||||
DAIRY |
Milk, Yogurt on the Side, Cheese Cubes on the Side or Grated Cheese on side | ||||
PROTEIN |
Serve the Family Protein – serve with a dipping sauce if needed to tempt your Toddler! | ||||
*Remember, dinner is typically the meal that is most often NOT eaten by Toddlers! Make it colourful and fun in it’s presentation when possible! |
Remember, you will notice as the day progresses that your toddler becomes less and less hungry. Rest assured, it is common for toddlers to eat great at breakfast, eat “ok” at lunch and come dinner time, your toddler may eat either miniscule bites or leave behind a 99% full plate.