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- Plain Low-Fat Yogurt
- Choice of Berries
- Unsweetened Toasted O's
: Children can mix the berries and the cereal with the yogurt to create a delicious, crunchy yogurt. This will give them different flavors and textures. Mixing the food together and self feeding is great for a 2 year old because this will help them develop their fine motor skills.

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- Fruits + Vegetables
: Anything that is simple, bite-sized, and finger-friendly will be the perfect snack for toddlers.

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- Low-Fat Milk
- Ham + Cheese Sandwich on Whole Grain Bread
- Fruit of Your Choice
: Sandwiches are a great way bring dairy and protein into a toddler's diet. Milk is a good choice rather than juice because a toddlers bones and it can lead to unwanted weight gain since it is calorie-dense.

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- Fruit: apples, grapes, and oranges
: Fruits have a natural sweetness to them. They also have many vitamins that are good for a kid's diet.

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- Homemade Bagel Pizzas
- Apple Slices (2)
- Broccoli
: This will fill up your toddlers, and introduce new flavors and textures. You can serve this along with milk or water. The tomato sauce improve heart health and rich in vitamins.

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- The recipe down below is great for breakfast! These are similar to egg bites from Starbucks, and the entire family can eat these as well. They provide protein and dairy if you include cheese. They also have vegetables that you can always mix up such as spinach, carrots, etc. You can serve this with milk or water.

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These egg and vegetable muffins are packed with courgette, carrot, peas, eggs and feta cheese. Make them for your toddler as a snack, or for lunch

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- Apple Sauce + Whole Grain Crackers
: Apple sauce is a different texture than normal apple slices which kids enjoy a lot. Whole grain crackers are a great source of fiber and carbohydrates. Together makes a wonderful duo!

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- Mac + Cheese
- Steamed Broccoli
- Diced Ham/Sausage
: Either if the mac + cheese is homemade or store bought, it'll always be kids favorite comfort food. Cheese are a good source of dairy which is necessary for a toddlers diet. Broccoli or any steamed vegetable will do since all they need is vegetables in their day to day life. Meat is the most nutritious food for a toddler, so it is important to involve it into your children's diet.

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- Bananas + Peanut Butter (you can substitute peanut butter with honey)
: This is a healthy snack that can be a sit down or to go snack. Bananas are a great source of potassium and peanut butter is also a good source of protein.

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- Chicken Nuggets
- Fruits
- Brown Rice
: Chicken nuggets are delicious and kids love them! They are a protein, so limit them to only 4-5 pieces and serve it with rice or pasta so they will have whole grain in their diets. Fruits to mix up their taste buds and it'll add more taste to their pallet.

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- Scrambled Eggs
- Plain Whole Milk Yogurt (replacement for milk)
- Sliced Pineapples and Strawberries
: This is my favorite idea for a breakfast since on a plate, it will look very pleasing to the toddler. The sweetness of the fruits and the savoriness of the eggs will be perfect for a morning breakfast meal.

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- For Wednesday's snack, it'll be some health, yummy avocado + blueberry mini muffins. I chose this recipe because my favorite muffins are blueberry! The recipe down below will be your toddlers favorite snack. You can always replace the blueberry with strawberries, raspberries, or even bananas!

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These Avocado and Blueberry Mini Muffins are little healthy bombs loaded with fruit and healthy fats. Their size makes them perfect for toddler hands and baby led weaning. Yum!

A couple of months of ago I took one for the team and carb-binged on a muffin bought from a coffee shop. This is an act that I try really hard never to do because besides being loaded with oil, sugar, refined wheat and an abundance of calories they also never taste that good. Leaving me disappointed and sad. If you are by chance making homemade muffins, I will show up on your front porch, and chat with you while I eat my way through half a tin, of course loaded with butter. But here I was at the coffee shop looking over their selection of food while I ordered my coffee and I saw something that made me think of you guys. A muffin made with AVOCADO and strawberries. What a brilliant combination.

So I splurged and got one. Sadly, of course, it wasn't worth it. The muffin was still dry in parts and soggy from the strawberries in others. I sat there disappointment in the whole thing [cue violins]. But months later I couldn't get the idea out of my head of swapping an avocado for the oil and butter usually found in muffins.

It nagged and nagged at me.

Until I did a little looking around and found this website dedicated to the California Avocado. There is no messing around on this site, it is filled with some seriously yummy looking avocado recipes. Since avocados are a power food for both baby and pregnant mama, and can be eaten in abundance, I was hooked. I knew this was a good place to start my baking.

Usually when I am in search for a baking recipe, I make the original, test it and then adjust from there. This recipe needed little adaptation from the original to make it both mama and toddler approved. All I had to do was add a pinch of cinnamon, cut the original sugar and leave off the crumble crust, because crumble crusts and toddlers just mean an extra mess for mama to clean up.

Filled with an entire avocado, a cup of greek yogurt and a pint of blueberries these muffins are jammed packed with healthy fat, fiber, potassium, antioxidants, vitamin A and C and a ton of protein.

And they are delicious. So delicious in fact, I had to hid them from little E because when she saw them at the counter she would stand on her tip toes and in the most annoying whining voice demand 'mor, mor, mor' until I broke down and gave her one, which turned into 3.

These little health bombs are the perfect snack on the go, a healthy breakfast or after dinner treat for your toddler.

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Avocado + Blueberry Yummy Toddler Mini Muffins

Delicious toddler muffins made with avocado and blueberries!

prep time: 5 mins cook time: 25 mins total time: 30 mins

ingredients:

instructions

NOTES:

Age - great for 12+ months of age
Yield: 36 mini muffins or 12 regular muffins.
Storage: in air-tight container on counter for 1 week.

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Avocado + Blueberry Yummy Toddler Mini Muffins

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A couple of months of ago I took one for the team and carb-binged on a muffin bought from a coffee shop. This is an act that I try really hard never to do because besides being loaded with oil, sugar, refined wheat and an abundance of calories they also never taste that good.

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Today's inspiration for lunch will be from Pure Wow. I chose this recipe because I think toddlers will enjoy it as much as kids do.
- Mini Corn Dog Muffins
: This will be great for 2 years old because it will be a new way to eat corn dogs, not just on a stick. This gives toddlers the protein and the whole grain they'll need on a daily bases! You can serve this with ketchup or their favorite dipping sauce.

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- Carrots + Celery
- Ranch or Hummus
: Hummus is a great way to get protein, and it is plant-based. It is high in fiber that will help in your toddler's day to day diet. The toddler can also choose what vegetable or dipping sauce they want to make it more enjoyable for them. This is a perfect before dinner snack that kids love.

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- Spaghetti + Mini Meatballs
: Wednesday's dinner will be fun for toddlers since they can twirl the spaghetti noodles and slurp them up! You can always replace the pasta sauce with anything or make it homemade or store bought. Mini meatballs will be easier for the children or you can use grounded beef for a substitute. Pasta is enriched with iron and fiber which is great for young toddlers!

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- Whole Grain Bread
- Peanut Butter
- Blueberries (can be replaced by different berries)
- Bananas
: Thursday's breakfast will be a bear! As you spread the peanut butter on the bread, apply the blueberries and bananas so it will look like a bear. Toddlers will think this is fun and cute! This also gives them protein, carbohydrates, and whole grain for their diet.

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- Frozen Fruit (blueberries)
- Milk
: Mixed together creates the perfect homemade yogurt. Sometimes the mixture will turn into a purple-pink color and it will be appealing to toddlers. Letting the fruit sit in the milk for a little bit will allow the milk to freeze and become thick. Blueberries would be the best for this snack.

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- Chicken Tenders (homemade or store bought)
- Ranch or any dipping sauce
- Steamed Broccoli
: This is a perfect, nutritious lunch for toddlers, and even for adults. The whole family can enjoy this as well for lunch. Chicken is considered a lean meat which toddlers should have 1-2 oz of it daily.

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- Low Fat Yogurt (plain or flavored)
- Fruits (mandarins, strawberries etc.)
: This is a simple snack that is also healthy. This is a perfect option for a before dinner snack if you are planning to have a big, hefty dinner!

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- Black beans
- Rice (brown rice/white rice)
- Avocado
- Chopped Tomatoes + Bell Peppers
: Black beans are a great source of fiber, protein and potassium. You can give them to your toddler cold or hot, whatever they prefer. Rice is also a superior choice of whole grains. This can all be mixed and served as fried rice, or just as toppings for the rice. Vegetables are optional but are always good for toddlers.

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- Chopped Hard Boiled Eggs
- Almond Butter on Whole Grain Toast w/ Bananas on Top
: Hard boiled eggs contained antioxidants and vitamins such as vitamin D. Almond butter can be a substitute for peanut butter but it is better because it carries more minerals and fiber than peanut butter. Bananas are optional, although they taste better especially for toddlers.

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- Celery Sticks
- Raisins
- Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
: This is a great way to involve celery into your toddlers diet as a snack. This is also called ants on a log! Raisins are also good for toddlers in the way that they are a good source of vitamins and minerals for a kids diet.

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- Whole Grain Bread
- Bananas
- Peanut Butter
- Optional: cinnamon + fruit on the side
: All of these ingredients combined will create the most tastiest bread roll ever! These could be considered peanut butter and banana sushi rolls. I think toddlers will love this enriched in protein and fiber lunch. Cinnamon on top of the rolls will be the perfect little topping for an added taste.

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- Low Fat Yogurt
- Strawberries + Blueberries
: This is a simple, yet filling snack. Yogurts contain calcium and vitamin D which is important for the growth and development of your toddler. Fruits are optional if the yogurt is plain. It is also a great way for your toddler to pick up the fruits and practice feeding themselves.

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- Grilled Pieces of Chicken (cut into little pieces)
- Brown Rice
- Raspberries on The Side
- Vegetables (broccoli + kale)
: Grilled chicken is high in protein and nutritious. You can also grilled the vegetables along with the chicken for more taste. Brown rice is healthier than white rice because it is a whole grain which is necessary for a toddlers diet.

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- Scrambled Eggs
- Waffles/Pancakes
- Strawberries
: Waffles and eggs are a great source protein to start off the early morning for a toddler. Any choice of fruit such as strawberries and bananas, will be a perfect addition to eggs and waffles.

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- Whole Grain Crackers
- Fruits or Vegetables
- Ranch or Hummus
: Crackers are a great source of fiber and protein. Fruits and vegetables will be a great addition to them and it will fill your toddlers up fast! Toddlers can eat the crackers alone with the fruit, or with any dipping sauce such as hummus or ranch.

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- PB&J Sandwich
- Grapes (sliced into halves)
- Any additional fruits
: PB&J sandwiches are a great source of nutrients, especially if you use a fruit jelly/jam. The whole sandwich will provide potassium, iron, and more healthy and necessary minerals

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- String Cheese
- Fruits
: This is a simple snack that kids love! String cheese is a good source for calcium and vitamin C. Fruits are simple yet delicious. You can choose from many options, such as apples or blueberries.

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- Baked Quinoa Chicken Nuggets
: This recipe down below is perfect and nutritious for a toddler. You can serve this with rice, salad, or vegetables. Ketchup and other dipping sauces are great for these baked chicken nuggets!

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Your kid's favorite food is chicken nuggets (and fine, you've been known to steal a few). But they aren't the most nutritious meal...unless they've been breaded with quinoa and baked in the oven, of course. These baked quinoa chicken nuggets are crispy and moist and don't taste even remotely healthy.
RELATED: 9 Easy Dinner Recipes That Will Help Your Kids Learn to Cook

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Your kid's favorite food is chicken nuggets (and fine, you've been known to steal a few). But they aren't the most nutritious meal...unless they've been breaded with quinoa and baked in the oven, of course. These baked quinoa chicken nuggets are crispy and moist and don't taste even remotely healthy.

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- Whole Grain Bread
- Thinly Sliced Apples or Pears
- Cinnamon (optional)
- Peanut/Almond Butter
: This is great for breakfast because it is simple, yet healthy in the way that it provides whole grains, fruits, and a tasty breakfast! I would recommend this to toddlers that are picky eaters. You can also add honey for an extra sweetness!

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- Apple Sauce
- Sliced Fruits
: Apple sauce is simple but it is high in fiber and helps with digestion. Fruits are optional, but toddlers always love them!

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- Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza
: This meal can be eaten by the entire family, not just the toddler. Foods like this are the most enjoyable since the toddler won't feel left out because they are usually the ones eating something else that is different from the other family members. This can be homemade or store bought. If it is homemade, then the toddler would love to help out in the kitchen, and it will also help them with measuring and counting.

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- Big Slices of Apples
- Peanut Butter/Yogurt
- Strawberries
: On the apples, smear some yogurt or peanut butter onto it and add strawberries as the toppings. This snack will definitely be adored and loved by toddlers as it is just fruit and some yogurt. This is a simple and easy snack for kids that can be to go as well.

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- Cheese Quesadillas
: This a simple dinner that the whole family can enjoy. Some eat it with sour cream or tomato sauce. You can also add a lean meat to the tortillas such as ground beef or grilled chicken. Cheese is a great source of calcium and the tortilla is a good source of grains.