Quick Dinner Ideas for Toddlers

Toddlers are often be picky and demanding eaters, meaning that they want to eat within minutes, but regularly only consume certain foods. Parents can prepare several quick meals that their toddler will enjoy from everyday staples in their house.

  1. Chicken Sticks

    • Toddlers generally will not eat spicy chicken, but love chicken fingers or chicken nuggets. Similarly, parents can roll thin strips of chicken in plain yogurt and crushed cornflakes for a healthier version.

    Pasta

    • Parents can prepare pasta with spaghetti sauce for their toddler. If their child does not eat many vegetables, they may sneak some in by pureeing some into the sauce.

    Grilled Cheese

    • Most toddlers love cheese so many parents make grilled cheese sandwiches. It is easy for toddlers to pick up the quarters and feed themselves. Parents may consider serving some cut up fruit or vegetables with the sandwich.

    Vegetables and Rice

    • Some toddlers do like vegetables. Parents just need to cook some frozen vegetables, boil some rice and mix in a little plain yogurt for flavor.

    Pizza

    • Both parents and toddlers enjoy pizza made on English muffins or bagels, but parents can just make a sauce and cheese version for the toddler, then load theirs with everything.

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