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Toddlers need a fun variety of different foods. It is important to feed them grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, meat, and oils. These food groups contain fiber, vitamins, calcium, fats, and protein that are necessary for every child. Choose alternatives at fast food restaurants, make meal time a fun time, and encourage your kids to eat.

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snacks for the week should be picked from this list:

cooked carrots

baked carrots

apple with peanut butter

celery with humus

gram crackers

apple sauce

fruit salad

raisins

trail mix

fruit/jello cups (homemade is best)

fruit smoothie

low sugar/ whole grain cereals

mini muffins

cheese stick or sliced cheese

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hat and how these dinners are made-

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What does "It starts with a R a i n b o w " mean?

I like to think that healthy eating is as simple as feeding your Toddler a Rainbow every day!

Think of the colors of the rainbow and then think of the vegetables and fruits that match those colors!

Granted, it will be very hard to feed your Toddler "blues" and "purples" every day however, the general idea of following the rainbow should be helpful.

Red - Apples, Cherries, Strawberries, Watermelon, Red Potatoes, Tomatoes

Orange - Oranges, Peaches, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots

Yellow - Bananas, Summer Squash, Wax Beans, Pears

Green - Avocado, Green Beans, Zucchini, Mango, Papaya

Blue - Blueberries

Purple - Grapes, Eggplant

On this website, you will find toddler recipes sure to please your budding foodie.

Healthy, nutritious, wholesome and easy ways to prepare yummy toddler recipes, meals and even toddler snack foods are found within this site.

This website is devoted to feeding toddlers and growing them to love fresh and wholesome foods!

What is a Toddler?

I think it is important to define what a Toddler is and what ages are reflected in this website.

The American Heritage Dictionary defines a Toddler as:

One who toddles, especially a young child learning to walk.

A size of clothing for children between the ages of about one and three years.
I like to define a toddler as:
A child who is between the age of 12 months and 48 months old (1 year and 4 years old)

A truly amazing tiny person who loves to eat <xyz> food one day and then refuses and spits out said <xyz> food the very next day

One who requires a lot of clean laundry, tidying-up after, and lots of attention, constant amusement and stimulation - afterall toddlers are like sponges during these years and it is important to nourish their minds as well as their bodies!

One who is methodical and focused in his or her attempts at launching a spoonful of mashed potatoes as easily as a robotic arm assembles a car!

One who's innocence and wonder inspires us to do better with the abundance of love to share with all;

One who is unconditional in giving, and delightful in receiving that love, along with showering hugs, kisses and smiles to those around him or her; a true joy and a true blessing to treasure

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Welcome to Wholesome Toddler Food! What does "It starts with a Rainbow" mean? I like to think that healthy eating is as simple as feeding your Toddler a Rainbow every day! Think of the colors of the rainbow and then think of the vegetables and fruits that match those colors!

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Delicious chicken dinner-

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Chicken is a popular choice of first meat to introduce to babies and toddlers. Cook a little chicken with vegetables such as pumpkin, carrot and potato for a delicious chicken dinner your baby will love.

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Chicken, cheese and veggie patties-

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Fussy toddlers will really enjoy these delish chicken, cheese and vegetable patties. Pop one in a bun for a tasty burger or eat on it's own in your fingers. Either way, these tasty morsels will be a huge hit!

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Don't fill up your child's tummy too fast, make sure their meal portions are a good size and save left over food to put in the refrigerator for later!

Use fun paper plates(like the animal faces) so your child can enjoy their meal. It is also great for separating different foods

most raw veggies are very difficult for a toddler to eat so it is best to cook them or make them softer, unless you know for sure that they are able to eat raw vegetables

homemade food is always a GREAT idea, that way you know what your putting in your child's body

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Breakfast- Veggie and cheese omelet with a cup of milk

Lunch- Pita bread with baked apples slices

Dinner- Delicious chicken dinner

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Breakfast- sausage or turkey bacon *note: it is best to break up the meats when you cook it so they don't choke

Lunch- chicken, cheese and veggie patties

Dinner- butternut squash soup

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Breakfast- yogurt topped with fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.

Lunch- grilled whole grain sandwich

Dinner- noodles sprinkled with cheese

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Breakfast- rice cakes topped with peanut butter and/or drizzled with honey and served with strawberries

Lunch- sautéed Spiced Tofu Cubes

Dinner-TOMATO & HAMBURGER

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Breakfast- muffin with cream cheese or fruit spread, cut into bite sized pieces

Lunch- warm pita bread with carrots and dipping sauce

Dinner-MEAT & EGG DROP SOUP

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Breakfast- cheerios with a side of bananas

Lunch- whole grain toast with avocado and cream cheese

Dinner-CHICKEN STICKS

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Breakfast- oatmeal and apples slices

Lunch- mac n cheese

Dinner-chicken and brown rice