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The following nutrition plan is a seven-day food plan for a 2-3 year old toddler. It includes three meals and two snacks a day.

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Breakfast
- Half of one slice of toasted whole grain bread, cut into two

- One small tangerine, peeled and separated

- Half cup of strawberry yogurt

- Small smoothie with 1/2 cup bananas, 1/2 cup raspberries and strawberries, 1/4 cup spinach, and 1 cup milk

The whole grain of the bread will provide the proper amount of grains for the toddler. Cutting one slice in half and cutting it into two pieces will

make it easier for the toddler to pick up and eat. Tangerines contain lots of Vitamin C that the toddler needs to grow and function. By peeling and separating the tangerine, they are able to easily pick up the small pieces of fruit on their own. The yogurt will provide  calcium, potassium, and a good amount of Vitamin D. By making a smoothie, it is easy to hide vegetables with other food items that the child may like.   It is easy for them to drink while still giving them the dairy, fruit, and vegetable food groups that they need.

Late Morning Snack
- Graham crackers and/or applesauce

- Water

Graham crackers with out without applesauce is a light snack that will keep the toddler full until it is time for lunch. By breaking up the crackers for them, they can easily pick them up. When eating applesauce, giving them a child-size spoon will make it more fun and easy to eat. Though it's not the healthiest option, the crackers do contain fiber and the toddler will be attracted to the sweetness of them. Provide water to hydrate the toddler, especially if they have been running around and playing.

Lunch

- Hummus spread onto four small slices of pita

- Sliced cucumbers

- Diced strawberries

- Milk

Hummus has the presence of nutritious plant-based protein with the help of chickpeas. It can replace the absence of a meat and the protein it gives off. The pita bread under the hummus provides the grains that a toddler needs. Sliced cucumbers and diced strawberries make it easy for the toddler to pick up by themselves and is an easy way to get in their daily intake of fruits and vegetables.

Afternoon Snack

- String cheese
- Water

The cheese will give them a proper amount of protein and keep them full until it's time for dinner

Dinner

- Grilled chicken

- Green beans

- Mashed potatoes

- Milk

The chicken will give the toddler the proper amount of protein without being fried or breaded. The green beans are an easy way to get in their daily serving of vegetables. Homemade mashed potatoes can be a healthier alternative than store-bought. Provide water to keep the toddler hydrated.

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Breakfast
- Whole grain pancake

- Greek yogurt

- Diced avocado

- Diced pears

- Milk

The whole grain pancake is filling while still being nutritious with the help of providing grains for the toddler. Cut or tear the pancake in smaller pieces and do not add syrup. The diced avocado and pears will help start the day off with the right amount of fruit. Milk and yogurt provide the dairy food group.

Late Morning Snack
- Hummus

- Carrot sticks

Hummus provides protein and carrots provide Vitamin K and Potassium which can help improve eye health.

Lunch

- Peanut butter and jelly toast on whole grain bread

- Cherry tomatoes (cut in half)

- Turkey

- Water

Toast with peanut butter and jelly is sweet enough and will appeal the toddler to want to continue to eat it. Cherry tomatoes are a good vegetable and easy to eat. The turkey is s good source of protein.

Afternoon Snack

- Cucumbers

Dinner

- Plain pasta with sauce on the side

- Corn

- Crockpot meatballs

- Milk

Pasta cut up is an easy way to have the toddler feed themselves and fill them up until the next day. Corn is a good way to get vegetables in and it’s small enough to be scooped up with a spoon, which can help the toddler learn how to use a spoon. Meatballs provide protein while still being tasty.

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Breakfast

- Hard boiled egg

- Cottage cheese

- Diced peaches
- Water

Break up the egg to make it easier for the toddler to pick up. It will provide protein and a sense of being full until it’s time for a late morning snack. Cottage cheese is a good source of dairy. Diced peaches makes it easier for the child to pick up and gives the nutrition of fruit.

Late Morning Snack

- No-sugar-added fruit bar

- Milk

Lunch

- Mac n Cheese

- Diced strawberries

- Turkey
- Water

Afternoon Snack

- Pretzel sticks

-Cheese cubes
- Water

Dinner

- Grilled chicken

- Grapes cut in half

-  Diced sweet potatoes
- Milk

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Breakfast

- Smoothie Bowl with Fruit Toppings Recipe:

-¼ cup raspberries

- ⅓ cup blueberries

- 1 ripe banana

-⅓ cup strawberries

-½ cup almond milk

-½ cup greek yogurt

-¼ cup spinach

- blend until smooth

- pour into small bowl

- top with diced strawberries and sliced banana

-Milk

Late Morning Snack

- Frozen blueberry bites

- Water

Coat blueberries in vanilla flavored yogurt on parchment paper and freeze for one hour

Lunch

- Red bell pepper strips

- Diced apples

- Turkey, cheese, and hummus wrap

-Water

Afternoon Snack

- Chocolate dipped mandarin oranges

- Water

Dinner

- Diced peaches

- Steamed mixed veggies (Corn, carrots, peas, green beans)

- Rotisserie chicken

- Tortellini with marinara sauce

- Milk

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Breakfast

- Yogurt parfait

- vanilla greek yogurt

-raspberries

-granola (optional)

-Water

Late Morning Snack

- String cheese

-Whethins

-Applesauce

-Milk

Lunch

- Whole wheat tortilla

-spread hummus

-thin cucumber slices

-Diced apple

-Water

Afternoon Snack

- Yogurt sauce

- Sliced green apple

- Water

Dinner

-Homemade Pizza Recipe

- whole grain pita

- mozzarella cheese

- marinara sauce

-cut pita into small slices

-have toddler help with spreading the sauce and sprinkling the cheese

- place in oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit

-Milk

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Breakfast

- Strawberry yogurt

- Cheerios with milk

- Diced strawberries

- Water

Late Morning Snack

- Wheat Chex

- Raspberries

- Water

Lunch

- Butternut squash

- Grapes cut in half

- Avocado toast

- Turkey slices

- Milk

Afternoon Snack

- Hummus dip

- Cheddar cheese slices

- Whole grain crackers

- Water

Dinner

- Sweet potato diced

- Sliced nectarine

- Pulled pork

- Milk

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- Cream Cheese Fruit Rolls

- spread some cream cheese on a whole wheat tortilla

- add toddler’s favorite fruit and roll it up

- slice wrap into easy to eat bites

- Milk

Late Morning Snack

- Frozen banana topped with peanut butter

- Water

Lunch

- Diced ham and cheese

- Goldfish

- Watermelon triangles

- Cucumbers

- Water

Afternoon Snack

- Low sugar cereal bar

Dinner

- Grilled chicken

- Steamed broccoli

- Milk