Getting your toddler to eat their meals is no easy feat! Many toddlers are more interested in playing with their food than receiving all the nutrients lovingly infused on their plate! How can you make your toddler delicious dishes that will entice them to lick their plate clean?!
Cooking quick, delicious meals full of nutrients is a parent’s dream combination! A toddler should ideally eat five portions of fruit and vegetables daily, measuring ¼ cup each time. However, sneaking these portions into delicious dishes can be a tough task!
We have created our list of healthy dishes that are certain to please even the fussiest toddler. Containing plenty of healthy ingredients, your toddler is sure to receive all the necessary nutrients!
Sausage Bake
A sausage bake loaded with healthy ingredients will ensure your kid licks their plate clean!
To make Sausage Bake, you will need:
- Pork sausages, or any other variety of sausage
- Sweet potatoes
- Carrots
- Apples
- Spinach
- Chickpeas
- Oil
To make Sausage Bake, follow these easy steps:
- Ensure that your oven is preheated to 200 degrees Celsius, or 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Chop your vegetables and apples. Apples should be chopped into thick slices, and carrots and sweet potatoes can be sliced into thick batons. Thick pieces are great for tiny toddler hands!
- Drizzle some oil on a roasting tray.
- Place your apple, carrots, and sweet potatoes on the tray.
- Chop your sausages up and place them in the roasting tray along with drained chickpeas.
- Toss all ingredients so they are all nicely oiled!
- Place the roasting tray in the oven and cook for 30 – 40 minutes, stirring after 30 minutes.
- Once your sausage bake is cooked, allow it to cool.
- Next, toss in some spinach leaves and season appropriately with a little salt and pepper.
Serve a toddler-sized portion to your little one. He will enjoy the combination of sweet and savory foods so even the fussiest eater will find something they like!
Veggie Chicken Curry
A mild curry can be the perfect healthy dish for your toddler!
To make Veggie Chicken Curry, you will need:
- Chicken breast
- A little oil, spices, vinegar, and soy sauce
- 50g tomato paste
- Can of coconut milk
- Cup of chicken stock
- A large piece of cauliflower
- One onion
- A large piece of pumpkin
- Two carrots
- Spinach
To make Veggie Chicken Curry, follow these easy steps:
- Chop and grate onion, carrots, and pumpkin, depending on your preferences. Grating vegetables can be a great way to hide vegetables in a curry for picky toddlers!
- Prepare chicken into small chunks.
- Chop cauliflower and blend with coconut milk. This is your base.
- Soften the onion in an oiled pan and then add the spices and the tomato paste.
- Add the pumpkin and the carrot to the pan.
- Then throw in the cauliflower and coconut milk blend, as well as the chicken stock.
- Add the chicken to the curry mixture and cook thoroughly for around 10 minutes.
- Make sure that the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the vinegar, soy sauce, and spinach to the curry.
- Serve to your toddler with a small serving of rice.
Your toddler will love the smooth texture of the curry as well as the unique flavors! He is sure to like the plate clean once serviced this dish!
Popcorn Chicken
How many times do we tell our toddlers not to eat with their fingers?! Sometimes, finger foods are exactly what a toddler needs as a change from more formal eating.
Making something fun like Popcorn Chicken sparks their imagination and ignites their taste buds! Get your toddler involved when making this fun recipe!
To make Popcorn Chicken, you will need:
- Chicken tender slices
- Popcorn
- Mayonnaise
To make Popcorn Chicken, follow these easy steps:
- Smother the chicken tenders with mayonnaise.
- Mash the popcorn until it is in small, crunchy pieces.
- Cover the chicken with the popcorn, allowing the mayonnaise to act like glue!
- Take a baking tray and line it with baking paper.
- Place the popcorn chicken on the tray and cook at 180 degrees celsius for around 20 minutes.
- Make sure you turn the chicken halfway through cooking.
- Once cooled, let your toddler use their hands and explore their fun, healthy finger food!
Team up with a variety of veggie sticks such as cucumber, carrot, and peppers, providing the perfect finger food dish. Add a dip such as hummus or yogurt to offer a further texture to your toddler’s plate!
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