New Year New Toddler Meals

Toddler meals are tough and the older Leo has gotten the more picky he has become. I'm showing off some of our favorite meals that doesn't require me to make 2 different things for dinner. What I've learned is that my toddler personally does better with deconstructed meals. So taking the same meal like spaghetti but separating the meatballs and noodles. I'll quickly go over a week of meals in our house for Leo and what he was having and what we were having. Lunches for us tend to be more peanut butter and jelly, hot dogs, pizza, and other freezer foods.  But for dinners I try and not let him have processed food and get him used to eating what we eat. 

Meal 1:
Kids Meal- Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Noodles, Carrots, Cuties . 
Adult Meal- Spaghetti Meat Sauce and Zucchini Noodles 

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Meal 2:
Kids Meal- Pulled Chicken, Potstickers, Crispy Noodles, Asian Pear 
Adult Meal- Asian Chicken Salads 

Meal 3:
Kid Meal- Burrito (no sauce), Carrots, Watermelon (yes this kid demands watermelon in the winter)
​Adult Meal- Burritos (with sauce) 

Meal 4:
Kid Meal- Meatballs, Pasta with Vodka Sauce, Peapods
Adult Meal- Vodka Sauce and Meatballs with Side Salad 

Meal 5: 
Kids Meal- Mac and Cheese, Tomato, Avocado, Lime (he asked for that), and Watermelon
​Adult Meal- Buffalo Chicken Salads 

Meal 6: 
Kids Meal- Chicken Nuggets, Carrots, and Apples 
Adult Meal- I can't tell from this... but clearly he didn't want what we were having. 

Meal 7:
Kids Meal- Nachos with Ground Beef, Cherry Tomatoes, Grapes 
Adult Meal- Tacos 

As you can see we repeat the same veggies, we do what works for Leo. Leo likes peapods, carrots, and cherry tomatoes. I say go with what veggies work for your kids. I always offer veggies at lunch hand dinner. Sometimes it is a battle to get him to eat a few bites but we always try at the least. As you can see his meals are still pretty basic but they are "healthier" than hot dogs and grilled cheese. 

Hope this gives you a few ideas of what you can try serving your kiddos. And if you have any go to meals for toddlers I'd love to hear them. I'm always looking for new ideas!!!

Cheers and Happy 2019!!

Jess