When you have a toddler in tow, simple everyday tasks can quickly become a struggle. Gone are the days of leisurely flipping through cookbooks for new recipes or preparing a meal without some sort of pint-sized distraction to buy you just a few more minutes of cooking time.
We know you could use a few extra moments to breathe, so we are sharing five easy make-ahead toddler meals (each with multiple variations) that your kids—and your schedule—will love!
Healthy Toddler Meatballs
Stir together a few simple ingredients, form the meatballs, and store in the fridge. When dinnertime arrives, just pop a few of them in the oven for an easy meal. Here are a few of our favorites:
Kizingo Kale Chicken Meatballs
Weelicious Turkey Pesto Meatballs
Veggie Egg Muffins
A great grab-and-go breakfast for your little eaters or a quick one to warm up when you’re in a pinch! We love these variations on the yummy egg muffin:
Overnight Oatmeal
This is one of the easiest morning meals to prep ahead! Whip up these recipes, grab your Kizingo spoon, and let your little ones dive in!
Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
Peanut Butter Overnight Oatmeal
Mini Pinwheels
Simply fill with your favorite cheese or include a few additional healthy ingredients like spinach, ham or turkey, and roll them up! These recipes take little time, but are packed with big flavor:
Veggie Tots
Every kid loves a food they can dip! These have the added bonus of being packed with nutrient-rich cruciferous vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower:
5 Ingredient Baked Cauliflower Tots
Sprouted Kitchen Broccoli Balls
Do you have a favorite make-ahead recipe for tiny foodies? Please let us know![image source: @sproutedkitchen]