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highlighting some of the best baby food puree combos, starting with two ingredients and then moving on to more complex blends of three ingredients and more. Stick around to the end for additional Stage 2 feeding tips from one of Nurture Life’s registered dietitians!\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Start With Two-Ingredient \u003C/b>\u003Cb>Baby Food Combinations\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somewhere around 8–10 months of age, your baby will have adjusted to the single-ingredient purees of Stage 1 and will be \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/when-start-stage-2-baby-food/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ready to start \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 2 baby foods\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which are generally thicker and chunkier, while introducing new ingredients and flavors. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before diving into all those inventive multi-ingredient blends, however, we recommend easing in with a few basic purees of only two ingredients.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Why Start With Two-Ingredient Purees?\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>That blackberry, kale, turkey, and quinoa puree may sound more fun (and maybe even healthier), but we like starting with simpler two-ingredient purees. It’s not a hard-and-fast rule, but focusing on two-ingredient purees can help you navigate these mealtime moments:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Food sensitivities:\u003C/strong> By introducing only one new food at a time, you’ll be able to identify any food intolerances or allergies, including \u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/big-8-allergens/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the most common “Big 8” allergens\u003C/a>.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Food acceptance:\u003C/strong> Too much change at once can be overwhelming for a baby who’s already changing so much every day. Focusing on small tweaks to already-accepted foods will help your baby adjust more smoothly.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Palate development:\u003C/strong> Gradually layering new flavors and textures will help “warm up” your baby’s palate for the more advanced Stage 2 combinations.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Nutritious Ideas for Two-Ingredient \u003C/b>\u003Cb>Stage 2 Baby Food\u003C/b>\u003Cb> \u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you move into Stage 2 \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby food combinations\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, start with ingredients that your little one knows and tolerates. Keep things safe and simple by combining one already-accepted food with one new food, gradually expanding your baby’s diet one ingredient at a time. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on whatever your baby already likes, try out some of these two-ingredient puree ideas to get started:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beef & Carrot\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banana & Avocado\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet Potato & Raspberry\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beets & Pear\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken & Sweet Potato\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zucchini & Apple\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cauliflower & Spinach\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumpkin & Farro\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Peas & Mushrooms\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golden Delicious Apple & Kale\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown Rice & Beans\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinach & Lentils\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberry & Salmon\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edamame & Mango\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>For your baby’s Stage 2 starter purees, there’s almost no two-ingredient combination you can’t try! Feel free to blend almost any fruit, veggie, grain, or protein — just as long as your purees include one ingredient your baby already accepts and remain mushy, moist, and lightly textured.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Signs That Your Baby Is Ready for Stage 2\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Usually, babies 6 to 9 months old are ready for Stage 2 baby food purees. However, babies develop on their own schedules, so what works for someone else’s baby may not work for yours. As a result, you must pay attention to the cues your baby sends you to show that they’re ready to explore more complex baby food combinations.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Here are signs to look out for:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Comfortable eating:\u003C/strong> During Stage 1, you’ll notice that your baby pushes the food out with their tongue, making the feeding process challenging. That tongue thrust reflex will begin to disappear, indicating that your child is learning to eat properly.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Increased appetite:\u003C/strong> A few weeks or months after initiating Stage 1 foods, you may notice your baby’s appetite has increased and they seem to want more than the usual serving.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Enjoyment:\u003C/strong> After a while, your baby may show you that they enjoy their food by eagerly awaiting every spoonful.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Variety:\u003C/strong> If you’ve gone through all of the single Stage 1 ingredients, like fruits, vegetables, and legumes, without a hitch and the baby seems to love the journey, it’s probably time to move on to the next level.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>If your baby displays some of these signs, the two of you are ready to dive into some of the best combo baby purees for Stage 2.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Add Depth With Three-Ingredient \u003C/b>\u003Cb>Stage 2 Baby Food\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your baby explores different food groups, colors and flavors in the form of two-ingredient purees, you can start expanding into more complex purees of \u003C/span>\u003Cb>three ingredients or more\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like the earlier two-ingredient \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby food combinations\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, consider introducing only one new food at a time, even as the purees get more complicated. If you’re ever worried about your baby’s tolerance of a certain food due to a family history of food allergies or otherwise, we’d recommend a combo puree that contains ingredients your baby has already tried plus one new ingredient blended in. This is also a great way to introduce the \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/big-8-allergens/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big 8 allergens\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (with your pediatrician’s guidance)!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although many \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 2 baby foods\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> still lead with fruits and veggies, there’s so much more for your little one to explore! Expand your baby’s palate beyond the “standard stuff” with these more grown-up combination purees.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Stage 2 Purees\u003C/b>\u003Cb> With Whole Grains\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not skip the quick-dissolve rice cereals and blend in some nutrient-rich whole grains? With a helping of fiber, protein, and complex carbs, whole grains are important for your baby’s energy and digestive health.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Whole Grain Puree Ideas \u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zucchini, Yam, & Farro\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.easybabymeals.com/milletbroccolicarrot/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millet, Broccoli, & Carrot\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banana, Raisin, & Oatmeal\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://hankyshappyhome.com/chicken-quinoa-pear-baby-food-puree/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken, Quinoa, & Pear\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Stage 2 Purees\u003C/b>\u003Cb> With Proteins\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein serves as the main building block of the body, helping power muscle development and transport essential nutrients for bodily processes. You’ll find good sources of protein for your baby in blends with meat, legumes or whole grains.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Protein-Packed Puree Ideas\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.buonapappa.net/sole-fish-puree-baby-food-basics/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Fish, Potato, & Pumpkin\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"http://thepeacheepear.com/2017/12/26/sweet-potato-kale-and-chickpeas-puree-7-m/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet Potato, Kale, & Chickpeas\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey, Sweet Potato, & Golden Beet\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://thelemonbowl.com/blueberry-oatmeal-baby-smoothie/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole Milk Yogurt, Oatmeal, & Blueberries\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://recipes.sagespoonfuls.com/seven-to-nine-months/sweet-potato-pear-and-lentil-stage-two-baby-food-recipe/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet Potato, Pear, & Lentil\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Stage 2 Purees\u003C/b>\u003Cb> With Herbs & Spices\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Exposure to a variety of spices, herbs, and seasonings early on can help your baby learn to accept (and even like!) more foods over a lifetime. Start integrating these new ingredients and a little culinary flair into your baby’s meals to give them a good introduction to more “adult” flavors. In addition to interesting whole grains, unexpected proteins, and varied fruits and veggies, Nurture Life gives babies a palatable way to try out spices like curry, turmeric, thyme, and cinnamon.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Herb & Spice Puree Ideas\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://babyfoode.com/blog/fennel-peach-pea/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fennel, Peach, & Pea\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mango, Carrot, & Ginger\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.mummycooks.com/blogs/recipes/courgette-mint-and-pea-puree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zucchini, Mint, & Pea\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://babyfoode.com/blog/apple-raspberry-vanilla-bean-puree/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple, Raspberry, & Vanilla Bean\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squash, Bell Pepper, Raisin, Couscous, & Curry\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>Stage 2 Purees With Fruits & Vegetables\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Fruits and vegetables give your baby an excellent foundation for a healthy future. Combination baby purees containing fruits and veggies are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, which are necessary for promoting good health and protection against illnesses. You want your baby’s immune system to start benefiting from the powerful nutrients in fruits and veggies as soon as possible. That’s why Stage 2 offers you more room for healthy and delicious combos.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Fruit & Vegetable Puree Ideas\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Broccoli, White Beans, & Apple\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Spinach, Pea, & Pear\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Butternut Squash, Apple, & Carrot\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Carrot, Cauliflower, & Banana\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Lentil, Parsnip, & Pear\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Carrot, Mango, & Banana\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>Your Baby Food Stage 2 FAQs, Answered\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Stage 2 isn’t only about what you serve your baby. It’s also about providing and maintaining a healthy balance of nutrients so your little one is developmentally ready for Stage 3. One of Nurture Life’s registered dietitians explains more below.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>Why Is Stage 2 Important?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>As an intermediary step between liquid single-ingredient purees and chunkier finger foods, Stage 2 bridges the gap between your baby’s first food adventures and their future of self-feeding. It’s an important time for your little one to develop gumming, swallowing, and self-feeding skills, as well as an acceptance of varied flavors and textures.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>How Do I Help Ensure My Baby Gets the Nutrients They Need?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>During the first year of life, your baby’s primary source of nutrients should be breast milk and/or formula. Any supplemental food is meant to help:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Introduce new flavors and textures to expand your baby’s palate.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Provide additional nutrient benefits beyond breast milk or formula, such as added iron or dietary fiber.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Give insight into your baby’s tolerance of a variety of foods.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Teach your baby’s digestive tract to tolerate different foods.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Help with gross motor functions associated with eating.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Help with dexterity as they learn to self-feed.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>As long as you continue to explore new foods with your baby and offer breast milk or formula, don’t worry too much about finding specific nutrients — your baby will get what they need!\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>What if My Baby Rejects Combo Purees?\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like when your baby\u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/best-first-baby-purees/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first started Stage 1 purees\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they may take some time to develop a preference for new flavors and textures. Sometimes rejection means, “I’m not ready for that food yet,” and sometimes it means something else:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“I’m teething.”\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“I’m too full from breast milk or formula.”\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“I’m constipated.”\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“I’m tired!”\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be difficult to know exactly why your baby is rejecting a new combo puree, but the best answer is typically not to worry too much. Just give them a few days off and try again!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>When Should My Baby Start Stage 3?\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31142\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/02-Every-baby-develops-differentlyrev01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/02-Every-baby-develops-differentlyrev01.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/02-Every-baby-develops-differentlyrev01-300x125.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/02-Every-baby-develops-differentlyrev01-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/02-Every-baby-develops-differentlyrev01-768x320.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Every baby develops differently, but most babies are ready for \u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stage 3 finger foods\u003C/a> by around 10 months. The most important cue is not a specific age but rather an interest in self-feeding, experimentation, and independence — along with key developmental capabilities like grasping and mushing. For more tips, check out our \u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/transitioning-baby-finger-foods/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide on transitioning to finger foods\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>How Do I Know Which Ingredients Cause Allergies?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Allergies are a big concern for parents, but it’s easy to tell if your child is allergic to certain ingredients as you progress through Stage 1, where you explore single-ingredient baby food recipes.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>You want to move your baby to the next stage once you’ve gone through all the food groups, focusing on one ingredient at a time and allowing your baby to adjust to each. Since you can experiment with three or more ingredients at Stage 2, introduce any new ingredient alongside those your baby already eats. That way, in case of a bad reaction, you’ll know the culprit.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>What’s the Consistency of Stage 2 Baby Food?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>In terms of texture, Stage 2 purees aren’t that different from Stage 1. They should be slightly thicker than Stage 1 but pureed instead of mashed. You can achieve the necessary consistency by blending your combination with less water.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>What if the Texture Is Too Thick?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Usually, you’ll want to have some leftover water from draining your ingredients after cooking. Add it directly to the food while stirring until you’re satisfied with the texture. Alternatively, you can use plain boiled water, formula, or breastmilk to thin your baby’s food.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Find Healthy Baby Meals, Tips, and Resources at Nurture Life\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-31022 size-full\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-explore-healthy-meal-options-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-explore-healthy-meal-options-1.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-explore-healthy-meal-options-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-explore-healthy-meal-options-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-explore-healthy-meal-options-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cbr />\n\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cbr />\n\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you enter and move through Stage 2, the best \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby food combinations\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will add a whole new world of excitement to your baby’s high chair tray. By layering new ingredients slowly, you can help your little one learn to love various flavors and textures while getting important nutrients for growth. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>If you have any questions about supporting your baby’s eating journey through Stage 2 and 3 foods, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact Nurture Life’s child nutrition experts\u003C/a> today!\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":17,"__typename":137},"FeaturedImageForMobile",{"node":139,"__typename":144},{"id":140,"link":141,"sourceUrl":142,"altText":19,"__typename":143},"cG9zdDozMTE0MA==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/01-best-combo-purees-for-stage-2-baby-food/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/01-Best-Combo-Purees-for-Stage-2-Baby-Food-880x500.jpg","MediaItem","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",{"nodes":146,"__typename":151},[147,148,149,150],{"name":25,"slug":26,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"__typename":6},"PostToCategoryConnection",{"edges":153,"__typename":209},[154,177,193],{"node":155,"__typename":176},{"id":156,"name":157,"posts":158,"__typename":175},"dGVybToxODA2","Baby food combinations",{"edges":159,"__typename":174},[160],{"node":161,"__typename":173},{"id":128,"slug":130,"categories":162,"title":129,"excerpt":168,"featuredImage":169,"__typename":172},{"nodes":163,"__typename":151},[164,165,166,167],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},"\u003Cp>After your baby has become accustomed to Stage 1 single-ingredient purees and is ready for more sophisticated tastes and textures, it’s time to dive into Stage 2 baby food combination purees. To ease this next step of your baby’s food adventure, we’re highlighting some of the best baby food puree combos, starting with two ingredients and then… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/best-combo-baby-purees/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":170,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":171,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/01-Best-Combo-Purees-for-Stage-2-Baby-Food.jpg","Post","TagToPostConnectionEdge","TagToPostConnection","Tag","PostToTagConnectionEdge",{"node":178,"__typename":176},{"id":179,"name":180,"posts":181,"__typename":175},"dGVybToxODA3","Baby food puree combos",{"edges":182,"__typename":174},[183],{"node":184,"__typename":173},{"id":128,"slug":130,"categories":185,"title":129,"excerpt":168,"featuredImage":191,"__typename":172},{"nodes":186,"__typename":151},[187,188,189,190],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"node":192,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":171,"__typename":143},{"node":194,"__typename":176},{"id":195,"name":196,"posts":197,"__typename":175},"dGVybToxODA4","Baby food stage 2",{"edges":198,"__typename":174},[199],{"node":200,"__typename":173},{"id":128,"slug":130,"categories":201,"title":129,"excerpt":168,"featuredImage":207,"__typename":172},{"nodes":202,"__typename":151},[203,204,205,206],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"node":208,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":171,"__typename":143},"PostToTagConnection",{"node":211,"__typename":224},{"authorMeta":212,"name":218,"description":219,"avatar":220,"__typename":223},{"avatar":213,"__typename":217},{"node":214,"__typename":216},{"sourceUrl":215,"altText":19,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img43@2x.jpg","AcfMediaItemConnectionEdge","AuthorMeta","Lara Field","Lara has been working with Nurture Life since its inception, collaborating with the culinary team on the creation of all menus and recipes to ensure they are nutritionally appropriate and correctly proportioned for every age and stage of a child’s development and providing pediatric nutrition expertise to Nurture Life customers. Lara is the owner/founder of FEED—Forming Early Eating Decisions, a nutrition consulting practice specializing in pediatric nutrition and digestive diseases. Lara has over a decade of experience in clinical practice at two of the top ranked pediatric hospitals in the country, Lurie Children’s Hospital and University of Chicago Medical Center. Lara received her B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and M.S. and dietetic internship from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Lara truly enjoys the process of eating (and feeding!), from procuring the ingredients at various grocery stores and farmers markets, to organizing her pantry/refrigerator at home to make it easy to select healthy options, to preparing balanced meals with her children. Whether it be a decadent treat to a hearty, home-cooked meal, there is no greater satisfaction for Lara than enjoying food with her family.",{"url":221,"__typename":222},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f9529e44f2106b72c3da8bb75f11fa0d7f564078b974e916a25b5c58e9fa101e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","Avatar","User","NodeWithAuthorToUserConnectionEdge",{"title":226,"metaDesc":227,"opengraphUrl":131,"opengraphTitle":129,"opengraphDescription":227,"opengraphImage":228,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":229,"opengraphModifiedTime":230,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":231},"Best Combo Purees for Stage 2 Baby Food | Nurture Life","Need ideas for Stage 2 baby food? From simple 2-ingredient blends to more sophisticated blends of 3 ingredients and more, this list has you covered!",{"sourceUrl":171,"__typename":143},"2024-09-19T13:22:39+00:00","2024-09-19T20:34:12+00:00","PostTypeSEO",{"id":233,"title":234,"slug":235,"link":236,"uri":237,"date":238,"modified":239,"content":240,"featuredImageForMobile":241,"featuredImage":242,"categories":247,"tags":252,"author":329,"seo":335,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDozMDk2Mw==","Toddler Lunch Ideas for Day Care and Preschool","toddler-lunch-ideas-daycare-preschool","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/toddler-lunch-ideas-daycare-preschool/","/blog/toddler-lunch-ideas-daycare-preschool/","2024-01-18T17:34:54","2024-07-15T12:24:08","\u003Cp>Packing food for toddlers as they transition into day care or preschool can be daunting. It’s not easy to pack a well-balanced and satisfying meal every day! That’s why we’ve compiled a list of healthy, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/easy-toddler-lunch-ideas-mix-match-build-nutritious-plate/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">easy toddler lunch ideas\u003C/a> that fulfill your baby’s nutritional needs and keep them full and energized all day.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Planning for Success\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Planning how and what to pack for day care lunches sets you up for success. For starters, you should determine the right portions for your toddler based on their calorie requirement. Generally, toddlers between 1 and 3 years of age require \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562207/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">approximately 1,000-1,400 calories daily\u003C/a>, depending on their size, age and activity level.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To satisfy these calorie needs, consider \u003Ca href=\"https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/kids-healthy-lunchbox-guide/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">filling half of their lunch box\u003C/a> with an assortment of colorful fruits and veggies, one quarter with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/protein-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">healthy proteins\u003C/a> and the second quarter with whole grains. You can also add healthy fats and dairy to ensure they have something from all the five main food groups. Cut the food into toddler-sized pieces and include \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/introduce-baby-nurture-life/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">finger foods\u003C/a> to encourage self-feeding.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Packing foods of different colors and textures is also a good idea because it encourages kids to try the various food groups. Additionally, when packing day care snacks and lunches, you must keep the following \u003Ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">food safety considerations\u003C/a> in mind:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Keep poultry, meat, fish, dairy products, cut fruits and vegetables at 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4 degrees Celsius) or below.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Pack cold foods in an insulated lunch box or bag with an ice pack.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Keep soups, casseroles and stews hot at 140 degrees F (73.9 degrees C) or above.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Pack hot food in an insulated container.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Before packing hot food, fill the container with boiling water, let it sit for a few minutes, pour out the water and then add the hot food.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>Building a Balanced Lunch\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Toddlers have rapidly growing bodies that require specific nutrients from all food groups to support their developmental needs. The following are the top food categories you should include in every toddler lunch:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fruits and vegetables: \u003C/strong>Fruits and vegetables are essential in every toddler’s lunch box to supply them with vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Fruits and veggies also add color and texture to a lunch box.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Proteins: \u003C/strong>Protein-rich lunches keep your kids full for longer, maintain their energy levels, and support the development of a healthy immune system, organs, and muscles. Switch between animal and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/plant-based-protein-ideas-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">plant-based proteins\u003C/a> to ensure a well-balanced diet.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Whole grains: \u003C/strong>Whole grains such as quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, and oats are great for toddlers because they provide the energy they need to learn and play.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Dairy and dairy alternatives: \u003C/strong>Dairy foods like milk, cheese, and yogurt—as well as dairy alternatives like tofu—provide toddlers with calcium, protein, and a range of other vitamins and minerals. They are essential for building strong bones and teeth and maintaining overall health.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>Creative Toddler Lunch Ideas\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Ensuring your toddler gets all their nutrients requires you to be creative when preparing their meals. Below are some toddler day care lunch ideas.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>1. Finger Foods\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Finger foods top the list of day care lunch ideas for 1-year-olds and older toddlers. They are essential to teach babies self-feeding and allow them to interact with different food textures. Additionally, they help toddlers develop their hand-eye coordination and chewing skills. Here are some top options:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Mini veggie wraps: \u003C/strong>An excellent way to increase your toddler’s veggie intake is by wrapping the veggies with yummy whole grain tortillas and cutting them into small pieces.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fruit kabobs: \u003C/strong>Fruit kabobs are pieces of fresh fruits cut into cubes, balls, or other interesting shapes and threaded onto skewers with blunt edges. They are easy to assemble and boast a visual appeal that makes babies eager to dive in. For the perfect day care snacks for a 1-year-old, opt for soft fruits like bananas. Always be sure someone keeps an eye on your baby while they eat these kabobs, and make sure the skewer is not short enough to fit into their mouths.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cheese and whole grain crackers: \u003C/strong>Whole grain crackers made of wheat, brown rice, oats, corn, or quinoa paired with sliced pieces of cheese make perfect day care snacks. The best baby crackers are thin, soft and able to be crumbled with two fingers because they are easy on the gum and dissolve quickly to prevent choking.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>2. Fun Shapes and Themes\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/02-Fun-Shapes-and-themes.jpg\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/02-Fun-Shapes-and-themes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Children often crave variety in the food they eat. Presenting food in fun shapes and themes may get your \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/picky-eater-kitchen-tools/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">picky toddler to finish the lunch you pack\u003C/a> for them. You can try:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sandwiches cut into shapes: \u003C/strong>Cutting regular sandwiches makes them easier to manage for toddlers. You can add flair using cookie cutters or a waffle maker to create fun shapes or waffle lines.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Animal-themed lunches: \u003C/strong>You can get your toddler excited about lunch by\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>taking inspiration from their favorite animals. Butterfly sandwiches, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/puppy-dog-pancakes/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">puppy dog pancakes\u003C/a> and cute boiled egg penguins are some examples of animal-themed lunches toddlers will love.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>3. Engaging Toddler Favorites\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Many toddlers love fun foods like pizza. You can use these favorites to reimagine day care lunch ideas for 2-year-olds. Here are some top options:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Mini pizzas: \u003C/strong>Homemade pizzas can be made using healthy ingredients, including veggies, to ensure nutritional value for your toddlers. Pizza pockets and roll-ups are mess-free options that make eating pizza with tiny hands more enjoyable.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Homemade chicken nuggets: \u003C/strong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicken nuggets\u003C/a> are a hit with many toddlers and are easy for parents to make. Pack two or three baked or air-fried chicken nuggets in an insulated lunch box with paper towels at the bottom to keep them warm and crispy.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Nut butter and banana sandwiches: \u003C/strong>These are a simple and yummy lunch option that’s healthy and nutritious. They contain protein, fiber and healthy fats.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>4. No-Cook Options\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Here are two yummy no-cook \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=snacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">toddler snack ideas\u003C/a> for day care:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Greek yogurt parfaits: \u003C/strong>These are easy to throw together provided you have all the ingredients, which include fruit, Greek yogurt and crunchy toppings like granola. It’s best to pack the crunchy toppings in a separate container to prevent them from getting soggy. Remember to write a note to the educator to add these before serving them for your toddler’s lunch or snack.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Hummus and veggie dip platter: \u003C/strong>Hummus contains a lot of healthy plant-based protein. You can pack it with pre-cut veggies like celery sticks and baby carrots for your toddler’s snack.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>Dealing With Picky Eaters\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Most toddlers are picky eaters — not just yours! They’re still discovering new foods, flavors and textures. Here are \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/parenting-picky-eaters-no-pressure/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tips to help your picky eater\u003C/a> develop healthy eating habits:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Offer new food without pleading, bartering, with or pressuring them.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Involve your child in the preparing, ordering, or packing of their food.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Allow them to pick out lunch boxes and utensils.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>When introducing new foods, smile and use words of encouragement.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Ask open-ended questions when they refuse to eat.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>The Role of Caregivers and Educators\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Kids often have different feeding habits at home and in school. That’s why parents must communicate openly with day care and preschool staff to track the differences. You should also discuss your feeding style and dietary restrictions with your child’s educators to ensure you’re on the same page. Also, take the opportunity to find out if your child’s day care or school refrigerate or reheat foods to determine the variety of foods your child can bring.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Get Creative and Healthy Toddler Lunches From Nurture Life\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Preparing healthy toddler lunches for day care or preschool daily can become tasking. Nurture Life is here to make sure your child enjoys healthy and nutritious meals and snacks every day with minimal effort on your end. Our chefs and dietitians make fresh meals weekly using real ingredients and deliver them to your door. We stock \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=finger-foods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baby Finger Foods\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kids Meals\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=smoothies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Superfood Smoothies\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=snacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mighty Bites\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Check out healthy kid’s meal menus and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/onboarding/plans/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">meal plans\u003C/a> to start planning for your easy toddler lunches. You can also \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/how-it-works/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">learn more about our delivery services\u003C/a> or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reach out to us online\u003C/a> if you have any more questions.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/onboarding/plans/\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/03-Get-Creative-and-Healthy-Toddler-Lunches-From-Nurture-Life.jpg\" />\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/toddler-lunch-ideas-daycare-preschool/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Toddler Lunch Ideas for Day Care and Preschool\",\n  \"description\": \"Packing food for toddlers as they transition into day care or preschool can be daunting. 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You might even find a new… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/healthy-meals-for-kids-our-library-of-healthy-meal-ideas/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":298,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":299,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/header-healthy-meals.jpg",{"node":301,"__typename":176},{"id":302,"name":303,"posts":304,"__typename":175},"dGVybTozMzUx","healthy meals for toddlers",{"edges":305,"__typename":174},[306,315],{"node":307,"__typename":173},{"id":233,"slug":235,"categories":308,"title":234,"excerpt":267,"featuredImage":313,"__typename":172},{"nodes":309,"__typename":151},[310,311,312],{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":314,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":270,"__typename":143},{"node":316,"__typename":173},{"id":317,"slug":318,"categories":319,"title":324,"excerpt":325,"featuredImage":326,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDoxODQxMw==","introduce-healthy-toddler-meals",{"nodes":320,"__typename":151},[321,322,323],{"name":34,"slug":35,"id":33,"__typename":6},{"name":43,"slug":44,"id":42,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"How to Introduce Your Toddler to Nurture Life’s Healthy Toddler Meals","\u003Cp>The toddler years are packed with milestone after milestone. 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It’s not easy to pack a well-balanced and satisfying meal every day! That’s why we’ve compiled a list of healthy, easy toddler lunch ideas that fulfill your baby’s nutritional needs and keep them full and energized all day. Planning for Success Planning... Read More",{"sourceUrl":270,"__typename":143},"2024-01-18T17:34:54+00:00","2024-07-15T12:24:08+00:00",{"id":342,"title":343,"slug":344,"link":345,"uri":346,"date":347,"modified":348,"content":349,"featuredImageForMobile":350,"featuredImage":354,"categories":360,"tags":365,"author":442,"seo":448,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDo0MTQ5","Healthy Breakfast for Kids – 25 Ideas to Start the Day Right","25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-for-kids","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-for-kids/","/blog/25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-for-kids/","2021-01-17T01:11:21","2024-09-24T16:41:25","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There’s no way around it: Weekday mornings with kids are jam-packed busy. From getting dressed and brushing teeth to packing lunches and backpacks, there’s never enough time to do it all. Despite the rush, with a little planning and creativity, you can still carve out time for a healthy breakfast snack for kids that will keep them energized, happy and full through their morning. Breakfast is important for adults, too: Recent research shows that eating breakfast may decrease the risk of heart disease. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are 25 healthy breakfast ideas for kids to put on the table or take on the go before everyone heads out for the day.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Make-Ahead Healthy Breakfast For Kids\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your breakfast prep early with these make-ahead items. Prepare a batch and keep them in the fridge for five days or less for optimal tastiness. Prepare these foods once for multiple days of healthy breakfast for kids! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>1. Overnight Oats\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This no-cook method of oatmeal creates a rich, creamy and healthy breakfast for kids that allows for a variety of recipe variations. Add in anything from almond butter and bananas to tropical fruit and Greek yogurt. By preparing this dish and letting it sit overnight, you’ll save time while you sleep. In a pinch, you can also let the oats soak for a couple hours in the fridge. Overnight oats has a consistency akin to a porridge or pudding, so it’s sure to be a winner with picky eaters.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca class=\"btn tw-min-h-[41px] md:tw-min-h-[45px] md:tw-pt-[11px]\" href=\"/menus?navItem=oaties\">Shop Nurture Life’s Oaties\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>2. Slow-Cooked Oats\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your ingredients on the stovetop and let this fiber-rich healthy breakfast for kids simmer on low for several hours. We love adding apples and cinnamon for a warm and comforting spin. Don’t have a few hours? Pressure cookers like the Instant Pot can give that slow-cooked feel in less than half an hour. Like our last option, this dish can also be cooked overnight for an easy morning breakfast.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>3. Breakfast Tacos\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a quick and fun way to start the morning off right, breakfast tacos are easy to make in less than half an hour. Load up whole wheat tortillas with protein-packed scrambled eggs and diced peppers, onions and tomatoes. Reheat these in the oven or microwave until they’re perfectly warm and toasty. If you have any leftovers, breakfast tacos are also great at lunch, dinner, or for a snack at any time of day.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>4. Hard Boiled Eggs\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only is this portable meal good for breakfast on the go, but it also doubles as the \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/10-healthy-snacks-keep-in-your-kitchen/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perfect after-school snack\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can even have some fun with this kids’ healthy breakfast by creating bunny-shaped eggs, English muffin egg pizzas, deviled egg chicks, deviled egg dip, hard boiled grilled cheese sandwiches or open-face egg salad sandwiches. The only limit is your imagination!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>5. Whole Grain Muffins\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only are whole grain muffins a great healthy kid breakfast, but they’re delicious and your kids might think they’re getting a treat, not a healthy, nutritious meal. Top with low-fat cream cheese or your favorite nut butter spread, or add in bananas, blueberries or cinnamon to really go next-level.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>6. Homemade Pancakes\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ditch the store-bought mix and try this blender pancake idea: mix together 2 cups of oats, 1 cup of cottage cheese, 2 eggs and a dash of vanilla. Kids love getting down and dirty with pancakes, and after all the fun and cleanup, there’s a yummy and delicious breakfast to eat. Top with butter, maple syrup or even peanut butter, but make sure you handle the hot griddle or frying pan for everyone.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>7. French Toast\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a high-fiber, whole-grain bread (look for one with at least three grams of fiber per serving), and consider a 2:1 ratio of whole eggs and egg whites. Prepare as usual on a griddle or in a frying pan. Top with fresh fruit and a light drizzle of real maple syrup. If you’re feeling adventurous, try making \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus?navItem=heatable-meals#product-french-toast-sticks-gD\">French toast sticks\u003C/a> by cutting bread into one-inch strips — just the perfect size for little hands and mouths. As an added bonus, they’re easily dippable in jam or sauce. It’ll take a bit more time to prepare the sticks, but it’s all worth it when it comes time to eat.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>8. Egg Cups\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19966\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/egg-cups-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"healthy breakfasts for kids egg cups | Nurture Life\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/egg-cups-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/egg-cups-300x200.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/egg-cups-768x511.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/egg-cups-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/egg-cups-1200x799.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/egg-cups-600x400.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/egg-cups.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of our favorite healthy breakfast ideas for kids! These breakfast egg muffins are perfect for making ahead of time and can be refrigerated or frozen until you’re ready. Egg cups are also a great vehicle for \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/15-kid-friendly-vegetables-picky-eaters/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kid-friendly veggies that even picky eaters like\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Our favorite add-ons are frozen peas and shredded carrots, or you can raid the leftovers from last night’s meal for a fun and educational lesson about waste.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>9. Breakfast Grains\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it can be tempting to reach for the usual breakfast cereals, don’t. They’re often loaded up with sugar, dyes, processed grains and other undesirables that are hardly meeting the nutritional needs of your kids’ growing bodies and minds. Instead, think outside the box and go for a healthy breakfast for kids with some nutritious grains. Amaranth, quinoa, millet—breakfast grains go beyond traditional oats, but can be prepared nearly the same way for a twist on the expected. Add milk or a milk alternative instead of water for a calcium-filled, creamy treat. (For some recommendations on milk alternatives, check out our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/got-milk-faqs-toddlers-and-milk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs on milk and toddlers\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.)\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>10. Energy Bites\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your kid has a sweet tooth, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus?navItem=snacks\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no-bake energy bites\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could make the perfect healthy breakfast for kids. Balance the nuttiness of oats, flax seeds and chia seeds with honey, chocolate chips and unsweetened coconut flakes. Since they taste like dessert, your kids won’t know that they’re getting healthy ingredients that are actually nutritious. They’re also incredibly easy to make and they keep well throughout the week, which means you’ll always have a delicious, energy-giving treat at the ready.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Quick-Prep Healthy Breakfast for Kids\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only have a few minutes to whip up breakfast on the spot? No problem—these go-to solutions load up on the nutrition and make for easy healthy breakfast recipes for kids and toddlers.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>11. Smoothies\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19967\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/smoothies-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"healthy breakfasts for kids smoothies | Nurture Life\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/smoothies-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/smoothies-300x200.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/smoothies-768x511.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/smoothies-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/smoothies-1200x799.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/smoothies-600x400.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/smoothies.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most classic healthy breakfast ideas for kids (and adults), fruit smoothies are quick to throw together and also represent a great opportunity to get extra fruits and vegetables into your child’s diet. While your kids are happily drinking away, they won’t know that they’re getting tons of beneficial nutrition in this yummy treat. Try a variety of \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/superfoods-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kid-approved superfoods\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from spinach and blueberries to carrots and dates. That said, resist the temptation to pack in too many ingredients. Kids will be turned off by taste confusion, and it’s also a great way to give a smoothie a boring, bland flavor.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca class=\"btn tw-min-h-[41px] md:tw-min-h-[45px] md:tw-pt-[11px]\" href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus?navItem=smoothies\">Shop Kid’s Smoothies\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>12. Easy Eggs With Fruit\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch up breakfast in a flash to keep kids from getting bored. Serve sliced fruit alongside a rotating side item such as scrambled eggs, fried eggs or simple omelets. You can \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/getting-kids-eat-6-helpful-picky-eater-tools/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make the meal more fun for picky eaters\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by cooking the eggs in a fun mold! Your kids might even jump at the chance to create their own concoction, so bust out all your veggies and meats to really open up their options. Even if the dish doesn’t work, trying different ingredients is a great learning experience. Next time, they’ll know what to gravitate towards, but make sure you’re around to help them choose healthier options.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>13. Avocado Toast\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re looking to move beyond the kids staples of pizza, pasta and grilled cheese, here’s a savory treat that you and your kids can enjoy. Mash up a quarter of an avocado on whole wheat toast. If your little one is up for it, top with additional veggies such as sliced cucumbers, sauteed spinach or sliced tomatoes! The healthy fat from the avocado will keep your kid full until lunch time while the creamy taste is reminiscent of cheese and lots of other foods that kids love.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>14. Nut Butter Sandwiches\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who says a sandwich is only for lunch?\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you’ve got a few minutes and some whole-wheat bread, you can whip up a delicious snack in no time at all. Sure, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a common staple, but you can also match your kids’ favorite nut butter with apples, bananas, cinnamon, raisins, granola, dried fruit, nuts, strawberries and various other jams. If you don’t have any bread, grab a box of crackers and create little mini bite-sized treats that are great in the morning and throughout the day.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>15. Egg in a Hole\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This classic and easy egg recipe is great for toddlers and kids. If you’re growing tired of the same old omelets in the morning, egg in a hole is a great way to change things up, introducing some fun into the preparation process. Use a cookie cutter to cut out a circle from high-fiber wheat bread, and spread coconut butter or drizzle olive oil for cooking the bread and egg. For extra bonus points, let your kids choose the cookie cutter and watch as they fall in love with this inventive and out-of-the-box dish.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>16. Whole Grain bagel\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread on some cream cheese, add a few veggies (sliced cucumber and tomatoes are two of our favorites) and then add a pop of protein with smoked salmon or sliced turkey. You can also combine bagels with other foods that your kids love, such as pizza bagels, peanut butter and banana bagels, and guacamole and tomato bagels. Even old bagels can be reimagined as bagel chips with dip — just bake at 350 for 12 minutes with olive oil, sea salt and your favorite seasoning. For the dip, melt some spinach and cheese, or grab some avocados for a tasty guacamole dip.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>17. Chia Pudding\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and protein, chia seeds amp up a breakfast pudding that’s easily made with almond milk, fruit and even some nuts for crunch. Check out these recipes for inspiration: \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://feednutrition.com/2015/07/chocolate-raspberry-chia-pudding/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate raspberry chia pudding\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://feednutrition.com/2015/07/blueberry-chia-pudding/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blueberry chia pudding\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cb>. \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part is that these delicious pudding recipes are sweetened with fruit and no added sugar. \u003C/span>\u003Cb>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that while you can purchase both white and black chia seeds, they both share the same taste, nutritional and thickening profile, making them interchangeable. However, if you have a kid that’s picky about colors, go with the one that suits them.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>18. Boiled Egg and Soldiers\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the more creative breakfast ideas for kids, your little ones will love this easy, dippable breakfast! Make a soft-boiled egg to serve in an egg cup and slice a piece of whole wheat toast into “soldier” slices. A common English breakfast, this unique dish isn’t popular over on this side of the pond, making it an excellent alternative to those worn out staples your kids know so well. Your kids will also love dipping toast into these runny eggs, which can add a much needed element of fun to their morning breakfast.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>19. Fruit Wrap\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread a thin layer of low-fat cream cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese or nut butter onto a whole wheat tortilla. Top it off with fruit and roll it up for a sweet breakfast wrap! If you want to take things a bit further, mix and match different wraps, spreads and fruit for an almost limitless array of alternatives to that boring, old sandwich. But make sure to avoid overstuffing the wrap if you don’t want to deal with leaky wraps that your kids might not enjoy.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>No-Prep Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Kids\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No time doesn’t have to mean no breakfast. Check out these super-quick options to provide a healthy breakfast for kids with a minute to spare and no meal prep.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>20. Frozen Pancakes or Waffles\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn to the toaster for this hassle-free breakfast! Opt for whole grain varieties that are high in fiber, and serve them with a side of no-prep fruits like berries or clementines. In a pinch, you can even throw frozen pancakes in the microwave for that quick, gotta-get-out-the-door snack. That said, the brand you buy does make a difference, so give a few different ones a shot before settling. Bad brands will taste gummy or spongy and lack flavor — which won’t pass muster with a picky eater.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>21. Nurture Life’s Cheesy Egg Bite with Pancakes & Sweet Taters\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19969\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/egg-bite-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"healthy breakfasts for kids | Nurture Life\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/egg-bite-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/egg-bite-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/egg-bite-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/egg-bite-768x768.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/egg-bite.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To skip the frozen food aisle but still serve up a stack of deliciously quick pancakes, try out our Cheesy Egg Bite with Pancakes & Sweet Taters! Balancing the protein of an egg bite with fiber-rich sweet potatoes and adorable whole grain pancakes, this morning delight is ready to enjoy in under 2 minutes.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-for-kids-20210118\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19970 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-CTA-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"egg bite with mini pancakes & sweet potatoes | nurture Life\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-CTA-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-CTA-300x150.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-CTA-768x384.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-CTA.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>22. Cereal\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for whole grain options that are low in sugar and high in fiber. One of our favorites is the \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.postconsumerbrands.com/brands/barbaras/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original Puffins Cereal\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has five grams of fiber per serving. Avoid the typical options that are loaded with sugars and preservatives that provide little nutritional value. Instead, look for cereals that are high in fiber and protein, nutrients that kids need more of.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>23. Frozen Breakfast Burritos\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To increase the nutrition of this heat-and-eat breakfast, go for brands that include more than just eggs and cheese—tofu, black beans and diced vegetables add a nutritious twist. Try \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amys.com/our-foods/tofu-scramble-breakfast-wrap-gluten-free\">Amy’s Breakfast Burrito\u003C/a> for a healthy start to your kid’s day or prepare your burritos from scratch the night before to keep your work light in the morning.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>24. Greek Yogurt Parfaits\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19968\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/greek-yogurt-1.jpg\" alt=\"healthy breakfasts for kids yogurt | Nurture Life\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/greek-yogurt-1.jpg 1000w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/greek-yogurt-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/greek-yogurt-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/greek-yogurt-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose wide variety of flavors will keep kids interested, as will a mix of toppings they can take on the go—sliced almonds, cereal, diced strawberries and more. Look for Greek yogurt without any added low-calorie sweetener such as aspartame, stevia and the like. With just yogurt and fruit, parfaits are an excellent and healthy breakfast for kids that can be easily made from your child’s favorite fruit, or switched up if that old staple is getting a bit boring.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>25. Granola Bars\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ultimate grab-and-go option, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kindsnacks.com/healthy-grains-bars/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KIND Healthy Grain Bars\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer fiber and protein in a handheld form. For extra \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oomph, \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pack your kid a small container of nut butter for dipping. If you’re buying another option, make sure you pay attention to the nutritional facts on the side of the box. Many granola bars are loaded with sugar, salt and fat — and odds are that chocolatey coating or yummy drizzle has more in common with a candy bar than something nutritious.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your family can conquer busy mornings with these quick yet healthy breakfast ideas for kids. Take advantage of wholesome store-bought breakfast foods and use your weekends to prep a few make-ahead breakfasts. And when your schedule is too full to even think about breakfast for the week, add a few Cheesy Egg Bites to your next Nurture Life order! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don’t have to do it all yourself to make sure your kids begin every day happy, healthy and full. We’re here to provide a helping hand if and when you need us. If you have any questions about our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ready-to-eat kids meal menu\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or how to place an order, please contact us as \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@nurturelife.com\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-for-kids-20210118\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19971 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/25-breakfasts-final-CTA-v2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"healthy meals for kids | Nurture Life\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/25-breakfasts-final-CTA-v2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/25-breakfasts-final-CTA-v2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/25-breakfasts-final-CTA-v2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/25-breakfasts-final-CTA-v2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-for-kids/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Healthy Breakfast for Kids – 25 Ideas to Start the Day Right\",\n  \"description\": \"There’s no way around it: Weekday mornings with kids are jam-packed busy. 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Breakfast—especially when rich in fiber—helps… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/5-simple-healthy-breakfasts-with-kids/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":411,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":412,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Breakfast-with-Kids-Header-1.png",{"node":414,"__typename":176},{"id":415,"name":416,"posts":417,"__typename":175},"dGVybToxODI2","healthy breakfast for kids",{"edges":418,"__typename":174},[419,428],{"node":420,"__typename":173},{"id":342,"slug":344,"categories":421,"title":343,"excerpt":380,"featuredImage":426,"__typename":172},{"nodes":422,"__typename":151},[423,424,425],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":427,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":383,"__typename":143},{"node":429,"__typename":173},{"id":430,"slug":431,"categories":432,"title":437,"excerpt":438,"featuredImage":439,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDo2NDU3","healthy-kid-friendly-junk-food-alternatives",{"nodes":433,"__typename":151},[434,435,436],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"id":87,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"Kid-Friendly Junk Food Alternatives","\u003Cp>Whether it’s a quick breakfast, a midday pick-me-up, or an after dinner treat, unhealthy foods always seem to creep into kids’ diets. With a little planning in advance, you can satisfy your kids’ cravings without loading them up on sugar, salt, and fat. And remember, you don’t have to sacrifice nutrition for convenience—there are plenty… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/healthy-kid-friendly-junk-food-alternatives/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":440,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":441,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/snack-drawer-1.jpg",{"node":443,"__typename":224},{"authorMeta":444,"name":218,"description":219,"avatar":447,"__typename":223},{"avatar":445,"__typename":217},{"node":446,"__typename":216},{"sourceUrl":215,"altText":19,"__typename":143},{"url":221,"__typename":222},{"title":449,"metaDesc":450,"opengraphUrl":345,"opengraphTitle":451,"opengraphDescription":450,"opengraphImage":452,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":453,"opengraphModifiedTime":454,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":231},"Make-Ahead Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Kids | Nurture Life","Want to prepare healthy breakfast for kids? Beat the morning time crunch with these quick, easy and healthy breakfast ideas for kids of all ages.","Healthy Breakfast for Kids - 25 Ideas to Start the Day Right",{"sourceUrl":383,"__typename":143},"2021-01-17T01:11:21+00:00","2024-09-24T16:41:25+00:00",{"id":288,"title":295,"slug":289,"link":456,"uri":457,"date":458,"modified":459,"content":460,"featuredImageForMobile":461,"featuredImage":465,"categories":471,"tags":476,"author":563,"seo":574,"__typename":172},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/healthy-meals-for-kids-our-library-of-healthy-meal-ideas/","/blog/healthy-meals-for-kids-our-library-of-healthy-meal-ideas/","2020-06-22T20:00:57","2023-11-13T20:38:05","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disguise veggies in crazy delicious ways and no one will be the wiser. Feed your kids these super healthy recipes they deserve tonight and every day, whether delivered to your door or cooked in your home. Give these healthy meals for kids a try, and you won’t regret it! You might even find a new go-to meal.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19213\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/healthy-meals-for-kids-photo-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"healthy meals for kids | breakfast for kids | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/healthy-meals-for-kids-photo-1-1.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/healthy-meals-for-kids-photo-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Healthy Meals for Kids – Breakfast\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Delivered Right to You\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/breakfast-sandwich-with-roasted-potato-medley-b1/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast Sandwich with Roasted Potato Medley\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ultimate protein-packed start to any day—the breakfast sandwich. We stack a mini english muffin with a cheesy egg bite and breakfast sausage patty for a healthy and satisfying sandwich that pairs perfectly with a colorful side of thyme-roasted Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes. Can be served hot in 2 minutes or less!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/egg-bite-with-mini-pancakes-sweet-potatoes-cb/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg Bite with Mini Pancakes & Sweet Potatoes\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter the time of day, our fontina & Parmesan egg bite and mini whole grain pancakes make for a fun-filled, brunch-inspired combo! For that classic healthy breakfast hash feel, we pair it all with deeply roasted maple-glazed sweet potatoes. Can be served hot in 2 minutes or less!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Recipes to Make at Home\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.jaroflemons.com/15-best-healthy-overnight-oats-recipes/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overnight Oats\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many parents know about overnight oats and here’s a great link with 15 amazing recipes. They’re loaded with protein, fiber, and complex carbs. Top them off with a healthy serving of fruit, nuts, chia seeds, or anything you want!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"http://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/chia-breakfast-pudding/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vanilla-Almond Chia Breakfast Pudding\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This easy to make recipe can be topped with all kids of fresh fruit. Superfood chia seeds are also an excellent source of antioxidants, omega-3s, calcium and fiber. Plus, they absorb over 10 times their weight in water, which makes them an unlikely hydration source too.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.fannetasticfood.com/no-bake-peanut-butter-granola-bars/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Bake Granola Bar\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These 5 minute (so quick) homemade healthy granola bars with peanut butter are not only delicious and nutritious, but they are also vegan, and, if you use gluten free certified oats and brown rice cereal, gluten free! Perfect for breakfast or a snack.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.familyfoodonthetable.com/5-minute-homemade-egg-mcmuffin/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy Egg Sandwich\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A delicious homemade and healthier copycat to the egg McMuffin recipe in under 5 minutes! This recipe comes with a quick egg cooking tip and recommendations on different toppings for the sandwich so you can switch it up each time.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://cookiesandcups.com/3-ingredient-no-bake-peanut-butter-oat-squares/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Bake Oatmeal Squares\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This oatmeal square recipe only has 3 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make! Mix in dried fruit for extra flavor in these bars. Perfect for on-the-go breakfast or an after-school snack.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/breakfast-burrito-recipe/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast Burrito\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast Burritos are a popular and filling breakfast meal. The peppery eggs and crunchy veggies are sure to wake you up. This recipe can be very versatile with substituting different proteins and veggies. Breakfast burritos are also a great way to sneak some veggies into a kids breakfast!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/yogurt-honey-fruit-cups/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yogurt and Honey Fruit Cups\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an easy recipe that can be made quickly with some staple items. The honey gives the fruit that extra sweet flavoring kids love. If using berries as the fruit, pepper with some sugar the night before and leave overnight in the fridge to really make it juicy!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19214\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/healthy-meals-for-kids-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"healthy meals for kids | lunch for kids | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/healthy-meals-for-kids-photo-2.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/healthy-meals-for-kids-photo-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>READ MORE: \u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-for-kids/\">Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Kids: 25 Ideas to Start the Day Off Right\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>READ MORE: \u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/breakfast-for-kids-comparison/\">Breakfast for Kids Nutrition Comparison\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Healthy Meals for Kids – Lunch\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Delivered Right to You, with Hidden Veggies\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/cheesy-pesto-tortellini-with-chicken-breast-carrots-zt/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheesy Pesto Tortellini with Chicken Breast & Carrots\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini tortellini, our favorite little cheesy pasta pockets, are tossed in our nut-free pesto (blended with spinach as a hidden veggie!). Grilled chicken breast and baby carrots round out the dish with a pop of protein and a bit of crunch.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/build-your-own-pizza-with-italian-sausage-apple-slices-Nc/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build-Your-Own Pizza with Italian Sausage & Apple Slices\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s the delight of pizza with a more wholesome twist! Top our whole wheat pita with tomato sauce (blended with secret butternut squash and carrots!), cheese and Italian sausage crumbles. We serve all it with apple slices for some sweet crunch on the side.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/chicken-bites-with-green-beans-roasted-sweet-potatoes/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Bites with Green Beans & Roasted Sweet Potatoes\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This meal is a nutritionally balanced approach to the classic chicken nuggets by complementing our baked chicken breast bites with two naturally sweet veggies—green beans and roasted, diced sweet potatoes. Served with ketchup on the side for chicken dunking fun!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/cheeseburger-mac-cheese-with-butternut-squash-uP/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese with Butternut Squash\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two favorites in one! This healthy lunch contains whole wheat pasta shells with four-cheese sauce and lean ground beef and pork for a mac and cheeseburger mashup. The nutritious secret? There’s a full serving of butternut squash blended into the cheese sauce! A picky eater favorite.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Recipes to Make at Home\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tacos-on-a-stick/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tacos on a Stick\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With simple ingredients, this recipe will easily become a classic for your family. Protein and veggie packed but still tasty for the whole family. Think of this dinner recipe as a healthy chicken taco alternative. Pair with \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://pinchofyum.com/chipotle-cashew-queso\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this dairy free cashew sauce \u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for extra yummyness your kids will love and nutrients like protein!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://lilluna.com/sweet-and-sour-meatballs/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet and Sour Meatballs\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These sweet and sour meatballs are super tasty and don’t need many ingredients! The extra pineapple and bell pepper adds flavor to the meal. This recipe can be paired with rice or noodles, whichever your family prefers.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.apinchofhealthy.com/pesto-caprese-grilled-cheese/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a quick recipe and a healthy twist on the classic grill cheese. The pesto and tomato in the grilled cheese provides extra flavor and nutrients while still being tasty for your kids. Bonus, You can lighten it up by using part skim mozzarella or light whole grain bread.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.acouplecooks.com/loaded-veggie-quesadilla-recipe/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superfood Veggie Quesadilla\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This quesadilla recipe is loaded with hearty veggies and superfoods! Your kids will love the taste because of the sweet potatoes and cheese, even though there’s spinach snuck in as well. It’s easy to add protein to these quesadillas as well with chicken or ground turkey.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipes/a52650/bell-pepper-nachos-recipe/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bell Pepper Nachos\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You won’t miss the chips in these low-carb veggie nachos! The bell pepper substitute keeps the crunch while adding nutrients to this lunchtime meal. Picky eaters will love this recipe.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/oven-baked-almond-fish-sticks-3416301\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oven-Baked Almond Fish Sticks\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crushed almonds and bran flakes replace a traditional breadcrumb coating in this lower-carb, protein-packed fish stick recipe. Serve these baked-not-fried bites with a side of your family’s favorite marinara sauce for dipping. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19216\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/healthy-meals-for-kids-photo-3.jpg\" alt=\"healthy meals for kids | dinner for kids | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/healthy-meals-for-kids-photo-3.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/healthy-meals-for-kids-photo-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/healthy-meals-for-kids-photo-3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>READ MORE: \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca class=\"row-title\" href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/easy-toddler-lunch-ideas-mix-match-build-nutritious-plate/\" aria-label=\"“Easy Toddler Lunch Ideas: Mix and Match to Build a Nutritious Plate” (Edit)\">Easy Toddler Lunch Ideas: Mix and Match to Build a Nutritious Plate\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Healthy Meals for Kids – Dinner\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Delivered Right to You, with Hidden Veggies\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/turkey-meatloaf-with-mashed-potatoes-green-beans-fU/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This meal is a transformed home-staple meatloaf with a lighter mix of ground turkey, ricotta cheese and veggies. Served with a side of mashed cauliflower potatoes and green beans, this meatloaf delivers comfort without compromising on nutrition.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/butter-chicken-with-peas-rice-mini-naan-mo/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butter Chicken with Peas, Rice & Mini Naan\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This delicious version of Indian butter chicken adds nutrition with butternut squash blended into the creamy, aromatic sauce. The chicken is paired with a mixture of peas & brown rice along with mini naan for plenty of delicious ways to soak up all that flavorful sauce.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/pesto-cheese-ravioli-pp/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pesto & Cheese Ravioli\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pesto + Cheese + Ravioli = An absolute kid-hit. To keep this pesto nutritious and nut-free, a green garbanzo bean base is blended with spinach, basil and Parmesan and tossed in with our four-cheese ravioli. Totally green and totally kid-approved.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals#product-chicken-meatballs\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Meatballs with Pasta & Vegetables\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Italian-inspired trio never disappoints. We serve roasted chicken meatballs with a broccoli-cauliflower medley and whole wheat fusilli tossed in tomato sauce. Extra nutritious bonus—we blend our tomato sauce with butternut squash! A picky eater favorite.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Recipes to Make at Home\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://fedandfit.com/chicken-teriyaki-bowl/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy Chicken Teriyaki\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a healthy twist on the traditional chicken teriyaki recipe. The cauliflower rice is another great way to sneak in some veggies. Studies also link fiber-rich veggies like cauliflower to a lower risk of illnesses, such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.curiouscuisiniere.com/thai-peanut-chicken-tacos/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thai Peanut Chicken Tacos\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe is a great tasting twist on the classic chicken taco. These tacos are a great way of introducing new flavor profiles to your kids while still serving something they recognize! These tacos also have a recipe for homemade peanut sauce that your family will love.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cheeseburger-cups/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheeseburger Cups\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe is a must for picky eaters and one the whole family will love. Instead of eating a giant burger that you kid may not finish, these are easily portioned in muffin-size cups. Bonus, you can serve these with pickles on the side and substitute meat used to turkey.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pork-chops-couscous-tomato-caper-sauce\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pork Chops with Couscous and Tomato-Caper Sauce\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a tasty, fresh and healthy pork chop recipe. The couscous makes for a quick, versatile side dish that easily adopts different flavor profiles. Additionally, this dish easily works with chicken if you don’t have pork on hand.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.foodiecrush.com/pork-souvlaki-lemon-rice/#wprm-recipe-container-35983\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pork Souvlaki with Lemon Rice\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A kebab dinner is a great, super easy way to make regular pork chops just a little bit more exciting. The  fruity olive oil, lemon and oregano give a tangy, fresh and distinctly Greek taste to these grilled pork skewers.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://wholeandheavenlyoven.com/2017/03/23/chicken-snap-pea-stir-fry-with-sweet-peppers-ginger/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken and Snap Peas Stir Fry\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This quick one-pan chicken snap pea stir-fry skillet is packed with tons of pretty veggies and fresh ginger with an easy-to-make homemade sauce makes it so flavorful! Your family will love this simple ginger and garlic sauce mixed with the chicken and veggies. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://gimmedelicious.com/cauliflower-pizza-crust/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cauliflower Pizza\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cauliflower pizza crust is a great way to sneak in some veggies. Kids won’t even notice the difference between this dough and regular pizza dough! The pizza toppings are completely customizable to what your family prefers.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>READ MORE: \u003Ca class=\"row-title\" href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/10-kid-friendly-dinner-ideas-for-fall/\" aria-label=\"“10 Kid-Friendly Dinner Ideas for Fall” (Edit)\">10 Kid-Friendly Dinner Ideas for Fall\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>READ MORE: \u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/easy-dinner-ideas-kids/\">Easy Dinner Ideas for Kids\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Why Healthy Meals for Kids are Important\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy eating can help prevent many chronic diseases. These include obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Around half of all Americans have one or more of these illnesses. Healthy eating habits are more likely to stay with you if you learn them as a child. Giving your baby lots of different foods to try, with various tastes and textures, may help them enjoy a variety of foods as they get older. This is because your baby tends to grow to like the foods they get used to. This is why starting a healthy diet early is beneficial.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18082 size-full\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs.jpg\" alt=\"Meals for Picky Eaters | cta | Nurture Life\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":462,"__typename":137},{"node":463,"__typename":216},{"sourceUrl":464,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/header-healthy-meals-desktop.jpg",{"node":466,"__typename":144},{"id":467,"link":468,"sourceUrl":469,"altText":470,"__typename":143},"cG9zdDoxOTIwOQ==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/healthy-meals-for-kids-our-library-of-healthy-meal-ideas/header-healthy-meals/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/header-healthy-meals-880x450.jpg","healthy meals for kids | dinner for kids | Nurture Life",{"nodes":472,"__typename":151},[473,474,475],{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"__typename":6},{"edges":477,"__typename":209},[478,493,515],{"node":479,"__typename":176},{"id":480,"name":481,"posts":482,"__typename":175},"dGVybTozODQy","healthy dinner for kids",{"edges":483,"__typename":174},[484],{"node":485,"__typename":173},{"id":288,"slug":289,"categories":486,"title":295,"excerpt":296,"featuredImage":491,"__typename":172},{"nodes":487,"__typename":151},[488,489,490],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"node":492,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":299,"__typename":143},{"node":494,"__typename":176},{"id":273,"name":274,"posts":495,"__typename":175},{"edges":496,"__typename":174},[497,506],{"node":498,"__typename":173},{"id":233,"slug":235,"categories":499,"title":234,"excerpt":267,"featuredImage":504,"__typename":172},{"nodes":500,"__typename":151},[501,502,503],{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":505,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":270,"__typename":143},{"node":507,"__typename":173},{"id":288,"slug":289,"categories":508,"title":295,"excerpt":296,"featuredImage":513,"__typename":172},{"nodes":509,"__typename":151},[510,511,512],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"node":514,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":299,"__typename":143},{"node":516,"__typename":176},{"id":517,"name":518,"posts":519,"__typename":175},"dGVybToyODAx","healthy meals for kids",{"edges":520,"__typename":174},[521,535,549],{"node":522,"__typename":173},{"id":523,"slug":524,"categories":525,"title":530,"excerpt":531,"featuredImage":532,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDoxMTIzNg==","7-ways-volunteer-kids-holiday-season",{"nodes":526,"__typename":151},[527,528,529],{"name":8,"slug":9,"id":7,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"Holiday Volunteer Opportunities for Kids","\u003Cp>From picking out presents to carefully wrapping each gift and placing it on the hearth, gifting has always been a part of the holiday season. With a chaotic year mostly behind us, it’s more important than ever to practice generosity and focus on giving rather than receiving. To teach your little ones the joy of… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/7-ways-volunteer-kids-holiday-season/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":533,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":534,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/volunteer-header-1.jpg",{"node":536,"__typename":173},{"id":537,"slug":538,"categories":539,"title":544,"excerpt":545,"featuredImage":546,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDoxODY5OA==","new-healthy-kids-meals",{"nodes":540,"__typename":151},[541,542,543],{"name":43,"slug":44,"id":42,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"Cozy Up to Our New Winter Menu","\u003Cp>As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to introduce three new healthy kids meals to the Nurture Life menu. With these freshly made, oh-so-cozy winter recipes, we’re showing that the classic flavors of fall and winter can be nutritious and that your family’s favorite cold weather comfort dishes don’t have to require hours of TLC… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/new-healthy-kids-meals/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":547,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":548,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Holiday-meals-blog-header-V2.jpg",{"node":550,"__typename":173},{"id":551,"slug":552,"categories":553,"title":558,"excerpt":559,"featuredImage":560,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDoxODYwMg==","introduce-healthy-kids-meals",{"nodes":554,"__typename":151},[555,556,557],{"name":43,"slug":44,"id":42,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":106,"slug":107,"id":105,"__typename":6},"How to Introduce Your Kids to New Foods","\u003Cp>When you’ve got picky eaters in the house, any and every meal can feel like a face-off. Nurture Life’s Kid Meals have been thoughtfully crafted to delight even the most stubborn head-shaker at the table—but as with any new food, a few intentional strategies can definitely ease the transition. Use the simple guide below to… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/introduce-healthy-kids-meals/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":561,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":562,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Introducing-kids-to-Nurture-Life-header.jpg",{"node":564,"__typename":224},{"authorMeta":565,"name":570,"description":571,"avatar":572,"__typename":223},{"avatar":566,"__typename":217},{"node":567,"__typename":216},{"sourceUrl":568,"altText":569,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Katie-Headshot-Original-Square.jpg","Katie Headshot","Katie Klepek","As the director of marketing at Nurture Life, Katie gets to combine her passions—family, food and healthy lifestyle choices—with crafting a personalized experience for Nurture Life’s brand. She has over 18 years experience in business, communications, marketing and event planning, having co-founded the successful event production company Reinventing Events. Katie’s diverse background allows her to effectively combine communication and organization skills to develop, plan and deliver results. Born and raised in the Midwest, Katie attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, specializing in English and Communication. When she’s not spreading her cheer (and eating cookies) at Nurture Life, Katie runs marathons and co-hosts a horror movie podcast with her husband. She has a 3-year-old daughter who has grown up on Nurture Life with another girl on the way!",{"url":573,"__typename":222},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8ef3d6178ec6e101f703d1ba5de8178701ddb500e9e8527a76c1b02ab246df2d?s=96&d=mm&r=g",{"title":575,"metaDesc":576,"opengraphUrl":456,"opengraphTitle":295,"opengraphDescription":576,"opengraphImage":577,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":578,"opengraphModifiedTime":579,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":231},"Healthy Meal Ideas for Kids | Delivery & Make at Home","Give these healthy meals for kids a try, and you won't regret it! Disguise veggies in crazy delicious ways and no one will be the wiser.",{"sourceUrl":299,"__typename":143},"2020-06-22T20:00:57+00:00","2023-11-13T20:38:05+00:00",{"id":581,"title":582,"slug":583,"link":584,"uri":585,"date":586,"modified":587,"content":588,"featuredImageForMobile":589,"featuredImage":593,"categories":599,"tags":603,"author":635,"seo":641,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDoxOTA4OA==","Grab a Healthy Breakfast On the Go with These Delicious Options","grab-healthy-breakfast-on-the-go-delicious-options","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/grab-healthy-breakfast-on-the-go-delicious-options/","/blog/grab-healthy-breakfast-on-the-go-delicious-options/","2020-06-19T18:00:14","2023-11-08T15:46:07","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need a healthy breakfast on the go? Who doesn’t? We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but whoever said that must not have been thinking about how mornings are also the most hectic time of the day, especially for parents. Save precious time in the morning using these quick recipes, healthy store-bought options, or breakfast available to deliver right to your door!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19234\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Breakfast-blog-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids | greek yogurt | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Breakfast-blog-photo-2.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Breakfast-blog-photo-2-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Quick Healthy Breakfast On the Go Recipes\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.jaroflemons.com/15-best-healthy-overnight-oats-recipes/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overnight Oats\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many parents know about overnight oats and here’s a great link with 15 amazing recipes. They’re loaded with protein, fiber, and complex carbs. Top them off with a healthy serving of fruit, nuts, chia seeds, or anything you want!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"http://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/chia-breakfast-pudding/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vanilla-Almond Chia Breakfast Pudding\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This easy to make recipe can be topped with all kids of fresh fruit. Superfood chia seeds are also an excellent source of antioxidants, omega-3s, calcium and fiber. Plus, they absorb over 10 times their weight in water, which makes them an unlikely hydration source too.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://civilizedcaveman.com/recipes/desserts/apple-mug-muffin-in-2-minutes/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple Mug Muffin\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe can be made in under 2 minutes! So easy for on-the-go. Apples are high in fiber, vitamin C, and various antioxidants. They are also very filling, considering their low calorie count which is good for a morning meal. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.fannetasticfood.com/no-bake-peanut-butter-granola-bars/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Bake Granola Bar\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These 5 minute (so quick) homemade healthy granola bars with peanut butter are not only delicious and nutritious, but they are also vegan, and, if you use gluten free certified oats and brown rice cereal, gluten free! Perfect for breakfast or a snack.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.familyfoodonthetable.com/5-minute-homemade-egg-mcmuffin/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy Egg Sandwich\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A delicious homemade and healthier copycat to the egg McMuffin recipe in under 5 minutes! This recipe comes with a quick egg cooking tip and recommendations on different toppings for the sandwich so you can switch it up each time.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://cookiesandcups.com/3-ingredient-no-bake-peanut-butter-oat-squares/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Bake Oatmeal Squares\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This oatmeal square recipe only has 3 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make! Mix in dried fruit for extra flavor in these bars. Perfect for on-the-go breakfast or an after-school snack.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/breakfast-burrito-recipe/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick Breakfast Burrito\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast Burritos are a popular and filling breakfast meal. The peppery eggs and crunchy veggies are sure to wake you up. This recipe can be very versatile with substituting different proteins and veggies. Breakfast burritos are also a great way to sneak some veggies into a kids breakfast!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/yogurt-honey-fruit-cups/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yogurt and Honey Fruit Cups\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an easy recipe that can be made quickly with some staple items. The honey gives the fruit that extra sweet flavoring kids love. If using berries as the fruit, pepper with some sugar the night before and leave overnight in the fridge to really make it juicy!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19235\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/breakfast-blog-photo-1_.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids | healthy breakfast | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/breakfast-blog-photo-1_.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/breakfast-blog-photo-1_-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Grab a Healthy Breakfast On the Go from the Store\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.veggiesmadegreat.com/muffins/chocolate-muffins\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garden Lites Chocolate Muffins\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These muffins are healthy as well as delicious. Zucchini is the first ingredient in these chocolate muffins, but you’d never know it! Testers were blown away by the “decadent” and “rich” cocoa flavor. Add bananas on the side for a full meal.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/purely-elizabeth-Vibrant-Single-Raspberry/dp/B07BMY76MC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=ntQZHRBWqfLQ8.O5t.lvmw&hsa_cr_id=4750380170501&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_1&linkCode=sl1&tag=eathnoth06-20&linkId=548029cdbfcf873bb5b55292185511bb&language=en_US\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purely Elizabeth Vibrant Oats Cup\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There aren’t many oatmeal cups that have both 7 grams of fiber (28% of your daily value) and 9 grams of protein that taste as good as this. The dragon fruit flavor definitely sets this oat cup aside from the rest. Available at Amazon.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://shop.kodiakcakes.com/collections/muffins/products/muffin-cup-variety-pack\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kodiak Cakes Muffin in a Cup\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any muffin you pick up from the coffee shop near your office has a fraction of the protein and twice the sugar as what you get in this microwaveable power cup! These quick easy to make healthy muffins come in seven different flavors.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.justcrackanegg.net/#\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ore-Ida Just Crack an Egg\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You heard the product: just crack an egg in it! Keep a carton of eggs at your office (or at home, obviously), crack one into this refrigerated cup, and you’ll have the closest thing you can get to a veggie and protein-packed omelet you can get in just minutes.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.goodfoodmadesimple.com/our-food/flatbread-breakfast-sandwiches/turkey-sausage/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey Sausage & Egg Whites\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine how long it would take you to make a flatbread with egg whites, turkey sausage, salsa, cheddar cheese, and potatoes. Now, you can have all of that in minutes, with these microwaveable frozen flatbread sandwiches.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>A Quick, Healthy Breakfast On the Go – Delivered Right to Your Door\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19236\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/breakfast-blog-in-text-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids | Egg Bite with Pancakes & Sweet Potatoes | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/breakfast-blog-in-text-photo-1.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/breakfast-blog-in-text-photo-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/egg-bite-with-mini-pancakes-sweet-potatoes-cb/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg Bite with Mini Pancakes & Sweet Potatoes\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter the time of day, our fontina & Parmesan egg bite and mini whole grain pancakes make for a fun-filled, brunch-inspired combo! For that classic healthy breakfast hash feel, we pair it all with deeply roasted maple-glazed sweet potatoes. Can be served hot in 2 minutes or less!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/egg-bite-with-mini-pancakes-sweet-potatoes-cb/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19112\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast-for-kids\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":590,"__typename":137},{"node":591,"__typename":216},{"sourceUrl":592,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Best-Overnight-Oats-Recipes-e1603143464528.jpg",{"node":594,"__typename":144},{"id":595,"link":596,"sourceUrl":597,"altText":598,"__typename":143},"cG9zdDoxOTIzMg==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/grab-healthy-breakfast-on-the-go-delicious-options/breakfast-blog-header/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/breakfast-blog-header-880x450.jpg","breakfast for kids | healthy breakfast | Nurture Life",{"nodes":600,"__typename":151},[601,602],{"name":61,"slug":62,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"__typename":6},{"edges":604,"__typename":209},[605,621],{"node":606,"__typename":176},{"id":607,"name":608,"posts":609,"__typename":175},"dGVybTozODQ2","healthy breakfast to go",{"edges":610,"__typename":174},[611],{"node":612,"__typename":173},{"id":581,"slug":583,"categories":613,"title":582,"excerpt":617,"featuredImage":618,"__typename":172},{"nodes":614,"__typename":151},[615,616],{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},"\u003Cp>Need a healthy breakfast on the go? Who doesn’t? We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but whoever said that must not have been thinking about how mornings are also the most hectic time of the day, especially for parents. 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We cover quick recipes, store-bought, and delivery options!",{"sourceUrl":620,"__typename":143},"2020-06-19T18:00:14+00:00","2023-11-08T15:46:07+00:00",{"id":648,"title":649,"slug":650,"link":651,"uri":652,"date":653,"modified":654,"content":655,"featuredImageForMobile":656,"featuredImage":660,"categories":666,"tags":671,"author":749,"seo":755,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDoxOTA5NA==","Healthy Snack Ideas for Toddlers","hangry-toddler-try-healthy-snacks-toddlers","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/hangry-toddler-try-healthy-snacks-toddlers/","/blog/hangry-toddler-try-healthy-snacks-toddlers/","2020-06-18T20:00:15","2024-10-08T18:43:08","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here’s the best list of fresh and healthy snacks for toddlers, big kids at home, on the go, and at daycare and preschool. These healthy toddler snacks are sure to keep your hangry toddler nourished and happy.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Tips for Finding Healthy Snacks\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Unprocessed foods versus “organic” or “natural”\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As busy people, we are particularly susceptible to marketing. For example, give me organic applesauce or all-natural baked cheese-puffs, and my little brain immediately thinks: “Healthy! Exactly what I’m looking for! All signs point to go!” But according to Dr. Reshma Shah, a California-based pediatrician, that’s exactly when you should think twice — because foods that have to advertise supposed healthfulness are usually the ones that aren’t actually good for you or your little ones. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try looking for foods that are real, whole, and unprocessed — if packaged, look for a short ingredient list of things you can actually recognize.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/menus/ aligncenter wp-image-18081 size-full\" title=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/menus/\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Toddler Snacks | cta | Nurture Life\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Tips for Parents\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Viewing snacks as nourishment\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’ve all been that parent who whips out a surprise fruit strip to quiet your child at the store, because we know it will work! But the purpose of a healthy snack is to tide one over until the next meantime in terms of nourishment and energy, not to soothe a hangry toddler. Sharyn Saftler, dietitian and owner of a family nutrition health coaching practice explains, “Healthy snacks are important for kids in the same way that they are important for adults: any time you eat, it’s an opportunity to provide your body with the basic building blocks it needs to thrive.”\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Make healthy snacks accessible to kids\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn the value of making snacking convenient for them. Try putting healthy snacks at eye-level in the pantry door that your child can open, prepping low-fat mozzarella balls in a bowl, or putting together little baggies of fruit. It’s like grab-and-go, but kid-style and healthy because you get to control what the ingredients are vs something store bought. This way you actually end up doing less work because your child knows what to expect with snacks!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Healthy Snacks for Toddlers\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19242\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/toddler-snacks-in-text-4.jpg\" alt=\"snacks for toddlers | peanut butter toast | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/toddler-snacks-in-text-4.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/toddler-snacks-in-text-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>High Protein Snacks for Toddlers\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greek Yogurt\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peanut Butter With Apples or On Toast\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hummus\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bean Dip\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boiled Eggs \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg Salad\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuna Salad\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tofu\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sliced or Cubed Turkey/Ham/Chicken\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meatballs\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey and Avocado Roll Up\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cubes of Sandwich\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19244\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Toddler-snacks-in-text-2.jpg\" alt=\"snacks for toddlers | veggie bowl | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Toddler-snacks-in-text-2.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Toddler-snacks-in-text-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Veggie Snacks for Toddlers\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edamame\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocado Toast\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pita Pocket With Veggies\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bell Peppers and Guacamole\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snap peas\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cucumbers, sliced or diced\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cherry tomatoes, halved\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shredded carrots or carrot slices/sticks (for older toddlers and kids)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thawed frozen peas\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thawed frozen corn\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19245\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Toddler-meals.jpg\" alt=\"snacks for toddlers | fruit smoothie | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Toddler-meals.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Toddler-meals-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Fresh Fruit for Toddlers\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoothies\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sliced Pears With Ricotta Cheese\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple Sauce\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orange Slices\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Peach Slices\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bananas\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapes, sliced in half vertically\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiwi\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melon\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mango\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19246\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/toddler-snacks-in-text-final.jpg\" alt=\"snacks for toddlers | healthy toddler snacks | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/toddler-snacks-in-text-final.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/toddler-snacks-in-text-final-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>On-The-Go Healthy Snacks for Toddlers\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pretzels \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrot Sticks\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit Leather\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oatmeal\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muffins\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheese Stick\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple chips (\u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.simplebites.net/two-healthy-snacks-for-kids-recipes-apple-chips-sun-butter-bites/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">homemade\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.baresnacks.com/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bare Snacks\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dried fruit (mango, apricots, cranberries, cherries)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cereal (low sugar): Cheerios, Kix, Chex\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veggie Straws\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini Rice Cakes\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Get Healthy Snacks for Toddlers from Nurture Life\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As most parents know, it can be hard to keep up with your toddler’s eating habits. Hopefully, this all inclusive list of healthy toddler snacks will help you keep your toddler nourished and happy. For healthy toddler and kids meal ideas ranging from breakfast to lunch to dinner try our \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy Dinner Ideas for Kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy and Quick Breakfast Ideas\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy Meals for Kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is our all encompassing list of meals and recipes. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’d like a hand creating balanced yet easy toddler meal ideas, Nurture Life is here to help! Our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/toddlers/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ready-to-eat toddler meals\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been thoughtfully crafted to satisfy your little one’s taste buds and dietary needs. Take a week off from the kitchen and provide some relief to your hectic schedule by ordering a full week of lunches, or intersperse our dishes with your own homemade meals for well-balanced nutrition without the meal-prep stress.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/menus/ aligncenter wp-image-18081 size-full\" title=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/menus/\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Toddler Snacks | cta | Nurture Life\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/hangry-toddler-try-healthy-snacks-toddlers/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Healthy Snack Ideas for Toddlers\",\n  \"description\": \"Here’s the best list of fresh and healthy snacks for toddlers, big kids at home, on the go, and at daycare and preschool. 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Tips for Finding Healthy Snacks Unprocessed foods versus “organic” or “natural” As busy people, we are particularly susceptible… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/hangry-toddler-try-healthy-snacks-toddlers/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":718,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":719,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/toddler-snacks-header.jpg",{"node":721,"__typename":176},{"id":722,"name":723,"posts":724,"__typename":175},"dGVybTo0NzM=","toddler snacks",{"edges":725,"__typename":174},[726,735],{"node":727,"__typename":173},{"id":648,"slug":650,"categories":728,"title":649,"excerpt":716,"featuredImage":733,"__typename":172},{"nodes":729,"__typename":151},[730,731,732],{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":734,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":719,"__typename":143},{"node":736,"__typename":173},{"id":737,"slug":738,"categories":739,"title":744,"excerpt":745,"featuredImage":746,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDozNzk5","10-healthy-snacks-keep-in-your-kitchen",{"nodes":740,"__typename":151},[741,742,743],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"id":87,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"10 Healthy Snacks to Keep in Your Kitchen","\u003Cp>Amid the daily planning for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the humble snack is often overlooked—but the snack deserves a place in your family’s healthy eating schedule! Thoughtfully timed healthy snacks can help sustain kids’ energy, keep them alert and prevent overeating at mealtimes. To provide your kids these snack time benefits, it’s important to plan… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/10-healthy-snacks-keep-in-your-kitchen/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":747,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":748,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Healthy-Snacks-Header-1.png",{"node":750,"__typename":224},{"authorMeta":751,"name":570,"description":571,"avatar":754,"__typename":223},{"avatar":752,"__typename":217},{"node":753,"__typename":216},{"sourceUrl":568,"altText":569,"__typename":143},{"url":573,"__typename":222},{"title":756,"metaDesc":757,"opengraphUrl":651,"opengraphTitle":649,"opengraphDescription":757,"opengraphImage":758,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":759,"opengraphModifiedTime":760,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":231},"Healthy Snacks for Toddlers | Ideas from Nurture Life","These 40+ yummy and healthy snacks for toddlers are sure to keep your hangry toddler healthy and happy! Also, see our snack tips for parents.",{"sourceUrl":719,"__typename":143},"2020-06-18T20:00:15+00:00","2024-10-08T18:43:08+00:00",{"id":762,"title":763,"slug":764,"link":765,"uri":766,"date":767,"modified":768,"content":769,"featuredImageForMobile":770,"featuredImage":774,"categories":780,"tags":785,"author":834,"seo":840,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDoxOTA3Nw==","Easy Dinner Ideas for Kids","easy-dinner-ideas-kids","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/easy-dinner-ideas-kids/","/blog/easy-dinner-ideas-kids/","2020-06-17T20:49:46","2020-11-03T21:14:12","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parenting can be hard, especially when it comes to cooking for your kids. Coming up with creative, easy and especially healthy kids’ dinner can get tiring, especially with picky eaters at your table. Some parents may ask “Is healthy eating for kids even possible?” and we are here to say YES. Here is a curated guide of healthy and easy dinner ideas for kids that the whole family can enjoy. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Dinner Tips for Parents\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When making a big meal for the family that takes time (anything over 30 minutes) always save the leftovers to use for another toddler meal. For example, chicken can be added into quesadillas, pasta can be served with different veggies and sauces, soup can be served with different sides like grilled cheese or turkey sandwich or even served on pasta or rice.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a list of go-to quick meals on hand for when life gets in the way and you needed to start cooking 10 minutes ago. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food preferences are developed early in life, so offer variety. Likes and dislikes begin forming in early childhood. You may need to serve a new food a few different times or in different ways for a child to accept it.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t be afraid to include kids in meal preparation! Involving your children in choosing and preparing family meals increases the chance that they’ll eat it. This can also encourage picky eaters to try new food. Even young children can help with preparing family meals. For example, they can wash fruit and veggies, or toss salads.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Nutritious and Easy Dinner Ideas for Kids\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19250\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/chicken-healthy-dinner.jpg\" alt=\"dinner ideas for kids | kids chicken dinner | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/chicken-healthy-dinner.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/chicken-healthy-dinner-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Easy Chicken Dinner Ideas\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://babyfoode.com/blog/kale-pesto-chicken-quesadilla-for-baby-toddler/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kale Pesto Chicken Quesadilla\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This chicken quesadilla recipe includes instructions for how to make homemade kale pesto. Kale, a well known superfood, is one of the most nutrient dense ingredients. To add onto this recipe, you may also use whole wheat tortillas for added fiber and vitamin B. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/recipes/dinner/chicken-nuggets-with-sweet-potato/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet Potato Crusted Chicken Nuggets\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a recipe every parent needs, healthy chicken nuggets! The sweet potato adds moisture as well as vitamin A and fiber. Bonus, this recipe is egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and can be easily made gluten-free, so it’s a great dinner option for kids with food allergies\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tacos-on-a-stick/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tacos on a Stick\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With simple ingredients, this recipe will easily become a classic for your family. Protein and veggie packed but still tasty for the whole family. Think of this dinner recipe as a healthy chicken taco alternative. Pair with \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://pinchofyum.com/chipotle-cashew-queso\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this dairy free cashew sauce \u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for extra yummyness your kids will love and nutrients like protein!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://fedandfit.com/chicken-teriyaki-bowl/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy Chicken Teriyaki\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a healthy twist on the traditional chicken teriyaki recipe. The cauliflower rice is another great way to sneak in some veggies. Studies also link fiber-rich veggies like cauliflower to a lower risk of illnesses, such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://babyfoode.com/blog/mild-curry-chicken-veggies-toddler-kids/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild Curry Chicken & Veggies\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introducing flavorful dishes early on in the toddler years will only help define and refine their growing taste buds which is why this recipe is a great one. This curry is healthy, flavorful and packed with veggies and protein for a well rounded meal.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://babyfoode.com/blog/healthy-chicken-nuggets-with-green-bean-fries/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy Chicken Nuggets with Green Bean “Fries”\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The green bean “fries” with this meal are a picky eater favorite and a good way to get kids eating green veggies. A little pinch of paprika is used for flavor and egg is used as a binding in the breading which adds protein.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://babyfoode.com/blog/mini-chicken-carrot-meatballs-for-baby/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini Chicken + Carrot Meatballs\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These meatballs are amazing as a stand alone or can be added with pasta, in a sandwich or with a side of mashed potatoes. This kid-approved recipe is another way to sneak veggies with mixing in carrots, leaks or spinach depending on what you have at home.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.averiecooks.com/chicken-rice-and-vegetable-skillet/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken, Vegetable and Rice Skillet\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This healthy kids recipe takes only 20 minutes to prepare and is all done in one skillet! A simple recipe with everyday ingredients you probably have on hand that just tastes great. Substitute with different veggies to make this suit everyone’s taste preferences.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tortilla-chicken-bean-soup/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tortilla Chicken Bean Soup\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 10 minute recipe is sure to be a family favorite! This soup uses staple pantry items you most likely already have sitting around. With all the same flavors as tacos, this soup can be served with tortilla chips, cheese and sour cream to appeal to picky eaters. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://wholeandheavenlyoven.com/2017/03/23/chicken-snap-pea-stir-fry-with-sweet-peppers-ginger/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken and Snap Peas Stir Fry\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This quick one-pan chicken snap pea stir-fry skillet is packed with tons of pretty veggies and fresh ginger with an easy-to-make homemade sauce makes it so flavorful! Your family will love this simple ginger and garlic sauce mixed with the chicken and veggies. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.curiouscuisiniere.com/thai-peanut-chicken-tacos/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thai Peanut Chicken Tacos\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe is a great tasting twist on the classic chicken taco. These tacos are a great way of introducing new flavor profiles to your kids while still serving something they recognize! These tacos also have a recipe for homemade peanut sauce that your family will love.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19251\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/healthy-dinner-ideas.jpg\" alt=\"dinner ideas for kids | kids beef dinner | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/healthy-dinner-ideas.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/healthy-dinner-ideas-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Easy Beef Dinner Ideas\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://lilluna.com/sweet-and-sour-meatballs/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet and Sour Meatballs\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These sweet and sour meatballs are super tasty and don’t need many ingredients! The extra pineapple and bell pepper adds flavor to the meal. This recipe can be paired with rice or noodles, whichever your family prefers.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/quick-chili-mac/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chili Mac\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Chili mac and cheese recipe gives a good twist on the classic mac. The ground beef adds a substantial amount of protein which will make your kids feel fuller for longer. This is a picky eater favorite!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/15-minute-meat-loaf/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Minute Meatloaf\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a great meal to cook for busy moms. Meatloaf is packed with protein and is sure to keep your kid full. For those extra picky eaters, try topping with their favorite barbeque sauce.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cheeseburger-cups/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheeseburger Cups\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe is a must for picky eaters and one the whole family will love. Instead of eating a giant burger that you kid may not finish, these are easily portioned in muffin-size cups. Bonus, you can serve these with pickles on the side and substitute meat used to turkey.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19252\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/pork-healthy-dinner.jpg\" alt=\"dinner ideas for kids | kids pork dinner | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/pork-healthy-dinner.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/pork-healthy-dinner-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Easy Pork Dinner Ideas\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-pork-chops/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pork Chops with Parmesan Sauce\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to this recipe is the creamy sauce! All together this hearty meal can be cooked in a single skillet which makes cleanup easier on you. Pair these pork chops with a side of green beans or asparagus to add some more nutrients to this recipe. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pork-chops-couscous-tomato-caper-sauce\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pork Chops with Couscous and Tomato-Caper Sauce\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a tasty, fresh and healthy pork chop recipe. The couscous makes for a quick, versatile side dish that easily adopts different flavor profiles. Additionally, this dish easily works with chicken if you don’t have pork on hand.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.foodiecrush.com/pork-souvlaki-lemon-rice/#wprm-recipe-container-35983\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pork Souvlaki with Lemon Rice\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A kebab dinner is a great, super easy way to make regular pork chops just a little bit more exciting. The  fruity olive oil, lemon and oregano give a tangy, fresh and distinctly Greek taste to these grilled pork skewers.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://simply-delicious-food.com/creamy-bacon-corn-pasta/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corn Pasta with Bacon\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a quick and easy pasta recipe that your kids will ask for over and over again! Add more veggies like peppers, tomatoes and onion for more nutrients. You can also substitute the bacon for chicken depending on what you have on hand.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19255\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/vegetarian-healthy-dinner-ideas.jpg\" alt=\"dinner ideas for kids | kids vegetarian dinner | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/vegetarian-healthy-dinner-ideas.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/vegetarian-healthy-dinner-ideas-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Easy Vegetarian Dinner Ideas\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://babyfoode.com/blog/veggie-filled-toddler-rainbow-pizza/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veggie-Loaded Rainbow Pizza\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn any meal into a rainbow and kids are bound to eat it! This pizza recipe is jam packed with veggies for your kiddo and is also a good way to sneak green veggies into a meal since we know how hard that can be. Pop these in the oven for only 10 minutes and you have a meal ready.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://babyfoode.com/blog/easy-peasy-5-veggie-pasta-for-baby-toddler/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy-Peasy 5 Veggie Pasta \u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This healthy meal is great for baby-led weaning or the finger food stage. The veggie pasta is topped with a super easy-to-make basil dressing and is easily customizable to what you have on hand or what your child prefers. The key here is to chop the veggies into small pieces so they can cook faster, saving you precious time!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://babyfoode.com/blog/easy-veggie-fried-rice-for-baby-toddler/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy Veggie “Fried” Rice \u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe has a healthy amount of protein and veggies creating a balanced meal which can be hard to find. The meal can be made in 15 minutes or less in a single skillet and is another great dinner for the finger food stage.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.veggieinspired.com/butternut-mac/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butternut Squash ‘Mac and Cheese’ \u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe should be on every parent’s go-to meal list. Picky eaters gobble it up while not realizing the veggies and healthy nutrients it has. Butternut squash is high in Vitamin A, C, several B’s, K and fiber. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and may help regulate blood sugar. Bonus, this meal is vegan and dairy free as well!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://babyfoode.com/blog/curry-pasta-salad-for-baby-toddler-great-for-baby-led-weaning/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curry Pasta Salad\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With taste likes and dislikes forming in early childhood, this curry pasta is good for introducing kids to new flavors they may not have come across yet while still being picky-eater friendly. The recipe includes an easy-to-make homemade curry sauce that can be reused in your other recipes. The homemade curry includes apple cider vinegar which has shown great promise in improving insulin sensitivity and helping lower blood sugar.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://babyfoode.com/blog/family-favorite-pumpkin-pasta/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumpkin Pasta (Family-Favorite )\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This pasta recipe is a great way of sneaking veggies like pumpkin into sauces and introducing new flavor profiles to you kid. According to the USDA, by incorporating one cup of pumpkin, you’ll add 7 g of fiber, plus vitamin A and potassium to your meal.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.superhealthykids.com/recipes/quick-veggie-lo-mein-2/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole Wheat Veggie Lo Mein\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recipe for a healthier version of lo mein that will be loved by your family. The veggies are colorful and taste great together! Some other veggies that are recommended to try in this recipe are Cabbage, bok choy, celery, and onions. You can also add tofu, chicken, beef or pork for some added nutrients to your meal.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://gimmedelicious.com/cauliflower-pizza-crust/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cauliflower Pizza\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cauliflower pizza crust is a great way to sneak in some veggies. Kids won’t even notice the difference between this dough and regular pizza dough! The pizza toppings are completely customizable to what your family prefers.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.apinchofhealthy.com/pesto-caprese-grilled-cheese/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a quick recipe and a healthy twist on the classic grill cheese. The pesto and tomato in the grilled cheese provides extra flavor and nutrients while still being tasty for your kids. Bonus, You can lighten it up by using part skim mozzarella or light whole grain bread.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.acouplecooks.com/loaded-veggie-quesadilla-recipe/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superfood Veggie Quesadilla\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This quesadilla recipe is loaded with hearty veggies and superfoods! Your kids will love the taste because of the sweet potatoes and cheese, even though there’s spinach snuck in as well. It’s easy to add protein to these quesadillas as well with chicken or ground turkey.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Easy Dinners, Without the Prep and Cleanup\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for kids and families, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meals make it simple to please everyone from your picky eater to flavor explorer. The dinners are designed by registered dietitians and chefs and handmade with real ingredients you can feel proud to serve. Serve up meals quickly in 2 minutes or less for a world of nutritious food your family will love to dig into. And even if your kid doesn’t touch a single veggie the rest of the day, you can rest easy knowing they’re getting balance in at least one meal!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19256\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Chicken-Bites-with-Mashed-Sweet-Potatoes-Green-Beans-Kid-1.jpg\" alt=\"dinner ideas for kids | Chicken Bites with Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Green Beans | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Chicken-Bites-with-Mashed-Sweet-Potatoes-Green-Beans-Kid-1.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Chicken-Bites-with-Mashed-Sweet-Potatoes-Green-Beans-Kid-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Chicken-Bites-with-Mashed-Sweet-Potatoes-Green-Beans-Kid-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/chicken-bites-with-green-beans-roasted-sweet-potatoes/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Bites with Green Beans & Roasted Sweet Potatoes\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This meal is a nutritionally balanced approach to the classic chicken nuggets by complementing our baked chicken breast bites with two naturally sweet veggies—green beans and roasted, diced sweet potatoes. Served with ketchup on the side for chicken dunking fun!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19257\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dinner-ideas-in-text-3.jpg\" alt=\"dinner ideas for kids | Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese with Butternut Squash | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dinner-ideas-in-text-3.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dinner-ideas-in-text-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dinner-ideas-in-text-3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/cheeseburger-mac-cheese-with-butternut-squash-uP/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese with Butternut Squash\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two favorites in one! This healthy lunch contains whole wheat pasta shells with four-cheese sauce and lean ground beef and pork for a mac and cheeseburger mashup. The nutritious secret? There’s a full serving of butternut squash blended into the cheese sauce!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19258\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Turkey-Meatloaf-with-Mashed-Potatoes-Green-Beans-Teen-Adult.jpg\" alt=\"dinner ideas for kids | Turkey Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans | Nurture Life\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Turkey-Meatloaf-with-Mashed-Potatoes-Green-Beans-Teen-Adult.jpg 960w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Turkey-Meatloaf-with-Mashed-Potatoes-Green-Beans-Teen-Adult-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Turkey-Meatloaf-with-Mashed-Potatoes-Green-Beans-Teen-Adult-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Turkey-Meatloaf-with-Mashed-Potatoes-Green-Beans-Teen-Adult-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/turkey-meatloaf-with-mashed-potatoes-green-beans-fU/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This meal is a transformed home-staple meatloaf with a lighter mix of ground turkey, ricotta cheese and veggies. Served with a side of mashed cauliflower potatoes and green beans, this meatloaf delivers comfort without compro\u003C/span>mising on nutrition.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19259\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Butter-Chicken-with-Peas-Rice-Mini-Naan-Dippers-Kid-1.jpg\" alt=\"dinner ideas for kids | Butter Chicken with Peas, Rice & Mini Naan | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Butter-Chicken-with-Peas-Rice-Mini-Naan-Dippers-Kid-1.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Butter-Chicken-with-Peas-Rice-Mini-Naan-Dippers-Kid-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Butter-Chicken-with-Peas-Rice-Mini-Naan-Dippers-Kid-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/butter-chicken-with-peas-rice-mini-naan-mo/\">Butter Chicken with Peas, Rice & Mini Naan\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This delicious version of Indian butter chicken adds nutrition with butternut squash blended into the creamy, aromatic sauce. The chicken is paired with a mixture of peas & brown rice along with mini naan for plenty of delicious ways to soak up all that flavorful sauce.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18081 size-full\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Dinner Ideas | cta | Nurture Life\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":771,"__typename":137},{"node":772,"__typename":216},{"sourceUrl":773,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/header-dinner-ideas-mobile-1.jpg",{"node":775,"__typename":144},{"id":776,"link":777,"sourceUrl":778,"altText":779,"__typename":143},"cG9zdDoxOTI0OA==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/easy-dinner-ideas-kids/header-dinner-ideas-desktop/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/header-dinner-ideas-desktop-880x450.jpg","dinner ideas for kids | healthy kids dinner | Nurture Life",{"nodes":781,"__typename":151},[782,783,784],{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"__typename":6},{"edges":786,"__typename":209},[787,804,819],{"node":788,"__typename":176},{"id":789,"name":790,"posts":791,"__typename":175},"dGVybTozODQ5","dinner ideas for kids",{"edges":792,"__typename":174},[793],{"node":794,"__typename":173},{"id":762,"slug":764,"categories":795,"title":763,"excerpt":800,"featuredImage":801,"__typename":172},{"nodes":796,"__typename":151},[797,798,799],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},"\u003Cp>Parenting can be hard, especially when it comes to cooking for your kids. Coming up with creative, easy and especially healthy kids’ dinner can get tiring, especially with picky eaters at your table. Some parents may ask “Is healthy eating for kids even possible?” and we are here to say YES. Here is a curated… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/easy-dinner-ideas-kids/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":802,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":803,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/header-dinner-ideas-desktop.jpg",{"node":805,"__typename":176},{"id":806,"name":807,"posts":808,"__typename":175},"dGVybTozODQ4","easy dinner ideas for kids",{"edges":809,"__typename":174},[810],{"node":811,"__typename":173},{"id":762,"slug":764,"categories":812,"title":763,"excerpt":800,"featuredImage":817,"__typename":172},{"nodes":813,"__typename":151},[814,815,816],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"node":818,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":803,"__typename":143},{"node":820,"__typename":176},{"id":821,"name":822,"posts":823,"__typename":175},"dGVybTozODUw","kids dinner ideas",{"edges":824,"__typename":174},[825],{"node":826,"__typename":173},{"id":762,"slug":764,"categories":827,"title":763,"excerpt":800,"featuredImage":832,"__typename":172},{"nodes":828,"__typename":151},[829,830,831],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"node":833,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":803,"__typename":143},{"node":835,"__typename":224},{"authorMeta":836,"name":570,"description":571,"avatar":839,"__typename":223},{"avatar":837,"__typename":217},{"node":838,"__typename":216},{"sourceUrl":568,"altText":569,"__typename":143},{"url":573,"__typename":222},{"title":841,"metaDesc":842,"opengraphUrl":765,"opengraphTitle":763,"opengraphDescription":842,"opengraphImage":843,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":844,"opengraphModifiedTime":845,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":231},"Easy Dinner Ideas for Kids | Nurture Life","Coming up with creative, easy and especially healthy kids' dinner can get tiring. Here is a list of healthy and easy dinner ideas for kids.",{"sourceUrl":803,"__typename":143},"2020-06-17T20:49:46+00:00","2020-11-03T21:14:12+00:00",{"id":847,"title":848,"slug":849,"link":850,"uri":851,"date":852,"modified":853,"content":854,"featuredImageForMobile":855,"featuredImage":859,"categories":865,"tags":870,"author":981,"seo":987,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDo2ODk2","Transitioning Your Baby to Finger Foods","transitioning-baby-finger-foods","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/transitioning-baby-finger-foods/","/blog/transitioning-baby-finger-foods/","2019-12-27T12:48:39","2024-10-08T17:27:02","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babies take in everything around them: seeing, hearing, touching, smelling and of course, tasting! As your little one develops, so do their feeding skills. Once they are eating Stage 2 purees with ease and show interest in feeding themselves, it may be time to introduce more filling foods for them to pick up and try themselves. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See our FAQs below to understand all your \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/babies/#stage-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 3 finger food\u003C/span>\u003C/a> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">questions:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when, how and what to start introducing to your baby. It can be a messy process with little pieces of food thrown all over the floor, but trust us—it’s worth it to help your baby develop into a healthy little eater!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>What are Finger Foods?\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following Stage 2 combination purees, finger foods are the next stage in your baby’s eating adventures. Finger foods consist of bite-size pieces that are small enough to prevent choking, big enough to pick up with tiny fingers and soft enough to not require teeth. Other names for finger foods include Stage 3 foods or pick-up foods.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18080 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-Hands-and-Braised-Chicken-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy baby meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-Hands-and-Braised-Chicken-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-Hands-and-Braised-Chicken-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-Hands-and-Braised-Chicken-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-Hands-and-Braised-Chicken.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Why are Finger Foods Important?\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finger foods mark the critical transition between purees and table food where your baby can start to develop self-feeding skills. Giving your baby bite-sized pieces allows them to practice their pincer grasp, which is the coordination between the index finger and thumb to hold an item. Developing their pincer grasp is an important milestone for babies, and giving them properly sized finger foods helps aid this process.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is also an important time for your baby to gain exposure to new foods. As you introduce ingredients, you’re helping prepare them for more food and less breast milk or formula in the next couple of months. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>When is Your Baby Ready for Finger Foods?\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s important to recognize when your baby is ready to explore finger foods, as this stage requires advanced motor skills and encourages food experimentation and independence. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Your baby may be ready for finger foods when…\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They reach for food (most commonly a parent’s dish or serving utensil).\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are hungry soon after meals. (Purees are less calorie-dense and filling, so they may not be getting enough to eat!)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are eating their purees quickly and continue wanting more.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are able (or almost able) to hold small pieces of food between their fingers.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your baby is exhibiting a few or all of these signs, consider introducing finger foods! But if they aren’t ready, don’t fret. They’re still getting all of the nutrition they need from breast milk or formula up until age one when they transition to cow’s milk. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every child develops at a different pace—just continue paying attention to your baby’s habits, and ease into finger foods when they’re ready.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18297 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Finger-Food-in-text-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"toddler trying finger foods \" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Finger-Food-in-text-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Finger-Food-in-text-300x215.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Finger-Food-in-text-768x549.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Finger-Food-in-text-1536x1099.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Finger-Food-in-text-2048x1465.jpg 2048w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Finger-Food-in-text-1200x858.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>What are the Best Finger Foods to Start Your Baby On?\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your baby is ready to make the transition, you’ll want to find the \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/best-finger-foods-babies/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best finger foods for your baby\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to try. We recommend starting with small squares of soft, squishy foods. Before serving, test that the food can be easily pierced with a fork to ensure your baby won’t have trouble mashing it in their mouth. Think cubes of boiled sweet potatoes, carrots, soft proteins like meatballs or tofu, bananas, ripe avocados or well-cooked tiny pasta (like ditalini!). \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your baby has mastered mashing cubed pieces of these squishy foods in their mouths, try introducing smaller soft foods such as peas or well-cooked beans like black beans or white beans. These less “mushy,” foods will exercise your baby’s grasping and handling skills.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Can I Start Introducing Spices and Herbs to My Baby?\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely. In fact, we encourage it! Stage 3 is a period of palate development, and introducing spices and herbs allows them to get used to these flavors early on. Try starting with more mild flavors, like a bit of cinnamon or basil, and work your way up to more complex flavors like curry or paprika.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>What Foods Should You Not Give to Babies?\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to avoid foods that are too hard or large, making them difficult to swallow. In order to prevent choking, raw carrots, fresh bell peppers and other hard, raw veggies and tough meats should be avoided until chewing abilities are fully developed. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also focus on not only the size, but also the shape of foods that you introduce. For example, grapes, cherry tomatoes and other rounded foods are dangerous choking hazards for children just learning to eat finger foods. Introduce these later (18–24 months) when your child has started developing more teeth, and even then, consider cutting circular foods into smaller pieces to create a more favorable shape for chewing. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Do Babies Need Teeth to Chew Finger Foods?\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No! Babies rarely “chew” with their front teeth—they use their palate and gums to mush foods during these early stages. Teeth will start to emerge, but they won’t be used for true chewing until their \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/toddler-teething-what-to-expect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-year molars\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> grow in. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>When Can You Start Babies on Finger Foods?\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babies develop at different stages, so there is no right or wrong when it comes to starting finger foods. If your baby shows signs of readiness, such as grabbing your food or getting hungry soon after finishing purees, consider giving finger foods a try, especially softer options such as ripe avocado or banana! Your baby may be gung-ho one day and disinterested the next. This is normal, so don’t be concerned if there is a range of motivation day-to-day.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>If Your Baby is Not Fully Ready, Can You Switch Between Purees and Finger Foods?\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! It’s perfectly normal to ease into the transition by alternating between purees and finger foods. This gives your baby the opportunity to start playing with the idea of self-feeding, even if they’re still having trouble with some of the execution. As you alternate, just continue offering different finger foods and giving your baby the option to pick up bites themselves.  \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 3 finger foods are the next step in your growing baby’s developing diet. Try our suggestions to make a successful transition into this fun stage, and remember to enjoy the process with your little independent eater! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finger foods for babies\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we’re happy to help! Just reach out to us at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@nurturelife.com\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18079 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy baby meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/transitioning-baby-finger-foods/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Transitioning Your Baby to Finger Foods\",\n  \"description\": \"See our FAQs below to understand all your Stage 3 finger food questions: when, how and what to start introducing to your baby. 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From a creamy white mac with hidden cauliflower to our newest breakfast-inspired delight, these meals pack in the protein, veggies and creative flavors to expand your little one’s palate. 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It’s also the time in which you’ll be laying the foundation for your baby’s earliest eating perspectives and many key developmental milestones.  At Nurture Life, this is a responsibility that we take… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/stage-3-baby-food-different/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":903,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":904,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/header-desktop-1.jpg",{"node":906,"__typename":173},{"id":847,"slug":849,"categories":907,"title":848,"excerpt":912,"featuredImage":913,"__typename":172},{"nodes":908,"__typename":151},[909,910,911],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},"\u003Cp>Babies take in everything around them: seeing, hearing, touching, smelling and of course, tasting! As your little one develops, so do their feeding skills. Once they are eating Stage 2 purees with ease and show interest in feeding themselves, it may be time to introduce more filling foods for them to pick up and try… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/transitioning-baby-finger-foods/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":914,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":915,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Finger-foods-header-v2.jpg",{"node":917,"__typename":176},{"id":918,"name":919,"posts":920,"__typename":175},"dGVybToyMTI0","finger food ideas",{"edges":921,"__typename":174},[922,930,939],{"node":923,"__typename":173},{"id":880,"slug":881,"categories":924,"title":886,"excerpt":887,"featuredImage":928,"__typename":172},{"nodes":925,"__typename":151},[926,927],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":43,"slug":44,"id":42,"__typename":6},{"node":929,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":890,"__typename":143},{"node":931,"__typename":173},{"id":847,"slug":849,"categories":932,"title":848,"excerpt":912,"featuredImage":937,"__typename":172},{"nodes":933,"__typename":151},[934,935,936],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"node":938,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":915,"__typename":143},{"node":940,"__typename":173},{"id":941,"slug":942,"categories":943,"title":950,"excerpt":951,"featuredImage":952,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDo5NDAy","best-finger-foods-babies",{"nodes":944,"__typename":151},[945,946,947,948,949],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"Best Baby Finger Foods for Babies & Toddlers","\u003Cp>Once your baby has shown signs that they’re ready to start baby finger foods, their eating adventure gets more exciting! Typically, babies show an interest in self-feeding around 8–10 months of age, but timing will vary based on your child’s development.  Choosing the right baby finger foods can help your little one adapt to this… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/best-finger-foods-babies/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":953,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":954,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-food-header.jpg",{"node":956,"__typename":176},{"id":957,"name":958,"posts":959,"__typename":175},"dGVybToyMTI1","finger foods",{"edges":960,"__typename":174},[961,970],{"node":962,"__typename":173},{"id":847,"slug":849,"categories":963,"title":848,"excerpt":912,"featuredImage":968,"__typename":172},{"nodes":964,"__typename":151},[965,966,967],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"node":969,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":915,"__typename":143},{"node":971,"__typename":173},{"id":941,"slug":942,"categories":972,"title":950,"excerpt":951,"featuredImage":979,"__typename":172},{"nodes":973,"__typename":151},[974,975,976,977,978],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":980,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":954,"__typename":143},{"node":982,"__typename":224},{"authorMeta":983,"name":218,"description":219,"avatar":986,"__typename":223},{"avatar":984,"__typename":217},{"node":985,"__typename":216},{"sourceUrl":215,"altText":19,"__typename":143},{"url":221,"__typename":222},{"title":988,"metaDesc":989,"opengraphUrl":850,"opengraphTitle":848,"opengraphDescription":989,"opengraphImage":990,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":991,"opengraphModifiedTime":992,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":231},"Transitioning Your Baby to Finger Foods | Nurture Life","When your baby is ready to move on from combination purees, we’ve got you covered with tips, tricks and meals to start your little one on finger foods.",{"sourceUrl":915,"__typename":143},"2019-12-27T18:48:39+00:00","2024-10-08T17:27:02+00:00",{"id":941,"title":950,"slug":942,"link":994,"uri":995,"date":996,"modified":997,"content":998,"featuredImageForMobile":999,"featuredImage":1003,"categories":1009,"tags":1016,"author":1104,"seo":1110,"__typename":172},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/best-finger-foods-babies/","/blog/best-finger-foods-babies/","2019-12-26T12:50:37","2023-11-13T20:16:01","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your baby has shown signs that they’re \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/transitioning-baby-finger-foods/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ready to start baby finger foods\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, their eating adventure gets more exciting! Typically, babies show an interest in self-feeding around 8–10 months of age, but timing will vary based on your child’s development. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby finger foods\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help your little one adapt to this new stage—\u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lay the foundation for a varied, healthy palate as they grow up. As you and your baby dive into this new world together, keep in mind that the best early finger foods are:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large enough for your baby to pick up but small enough to prevent choking\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft enough to gum, mush and eat without molars (which \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your toddler will develop\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around 1.5–2 years of age)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimally processed with no added sugar and minimum salt\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca class=\"btn btn-yellow min-w-169 sm:min-w-150\" href=\"/menus/?navItem=finger-foods\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Finger Foods\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don’t have to brainstorm baby \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finger food ideas\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your own, either! Check out the quick list below for 12 recommended \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finger foods for babies\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and young toddlers.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18310 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-foods-intext-1024x562.jpg\" alt=\"baby finger foods | finger foods for babies | Nurture Life\" width=\"1024\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-foods-intext-1024x562.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-foods-intext-300x165.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-foods-intext-768x422.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-foods-intext-1536x843.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-foods-intext-1200x659.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>12 of the Best Baby Finger Foods for Babies & Toddlers\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When introducing finger foods, you don’t have to worry about going in a strict order. Just focus on offering a variety of colors, textures, flavors and food groups! (Of course, there \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a few foods to avoid, but we’ll get to those later.)\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>1.\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003Cb>English Peas \u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peas are nature’s perfect pick-up food for babies who are just learning to self-feed. They’re mild in flavor and pair well with proteins, grains and other veggies. Frozen peas are also a great choice if \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/toddler-teething-what-to-expect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your toddler is teething\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">—thaw them out so they’re squishy but still cold for your teething toddler. The size and shape of peas make them one of the best finger foods for babies.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-301-english-pea-corn-and-sweet-potato\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English Pea, Corn & Sweet Potato\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meal is as brightly colored as it is nutritious! The vibrant colors make this dish especially appealing for babies to grab, while serving up naturally sweet flavors and essential nutrients like vitamins A and B1. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>2. Soft Beans\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft legumes are perfect for your baby to practice their \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/week-28/pincer-grasp.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pincer grasp\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and different varieties offer subtly unique flavors and textures. Try soft, small beans with thin skins, such as cannellini beans, pinto beans and black beans.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>3. Salmon\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be surprised how quickly your little eater takes to fish! Salmon is not only naturally soft and flaky, but it’s also packed with omega-3 fatty acids that are important to infants’ cognitive development.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>4. Potatoes\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White potatoes and sweet potatoes are great sources of starch and dietary fiber to add to your baby’s finger food combinations. They’re soft enough to mush without molars, and the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes is especially enticing. If your baby is just starting finger foods, remove the skin before dicing and serving.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-764-pasta-sweet-potato-and-black-bean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasta, Sweet Potato & Black Bean\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meal serves up plenty of fiber and vitamin A in a pleasing trio of colors. If you want all the sweet potato goodness with some extra protein, too, try our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-175-braised-chicken-sweet-potato-and-carrot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Braised Chicken, Sweet Potato & Carrot!\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>5. \u003C/b>\u003Cb>C\u003C/b>\u003Cb>arrots\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooked carrots are mildly sweet, which your little eater will love, and they’re perfectly soft for mushing and gumming. If your little one is ready for more advanced flavors, try roasting the carrots in the oven to deepen the natural sweetness.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: What’s so great about our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-615-carrot-raisin-and-butternut-squash-with-cinnamon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrot, Raisin & Butternut Squash with Cinnamon\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? It’s not only soft and sweet to keep your baby reaching for more, but it’s delightfully spiced to give them a taste of new flavors. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>6. Scrambled Eggs\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With their fluffy-soft texture, eggs are a great protein to introduce to your baby or toddler early on. Just scramble a single egg—no other ingredients necessary! Or add frozen chopped spinach so your baby gets used to a veggie-enhanced dish. Once fully cooked, chop the egg into small pieces for your baby to enjoy.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>7. Firm Tofu\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This plant-based protein is firm and finger-friendly! You can serve it uncooked (just blot dry and dice) or you can cook it with some mild seasoning. Boiling, baking or searing tofu will actually make it harder, so keep that in mind when preparing it for your baby or toddler. Make sure to avoid buying soft or silken tofu which will be too soft for your baby to pick up.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With vitamin A, copper, calcium and potassium, our Asian-inspired \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-250-tofu-sweet-soy-glazed-carrot-and-zucchini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tofu, Sweet Soy Glazed Carrot & Zucchini\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meal is thoughtfully balanced and creatively seasoned.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>8.\u003C/b> \u003Cb>Soft Meats\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For teeth that are still developing, start with meats that are easy to chew, like small chunks of ground meat, cut-up meatballs, or shredded chicken or turkey. These meat options are easier to mush and offer a great pop of protein when served with colorful veggies like steamed carrots, corn or peas.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Now is the perfect time to introduce your little one to hints of exciting new flavors! Our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-267-turkey-sweet-potato-rutabaga-and-orange-zest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey, Sweet Potato, Rutabaga & Orange Zest\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meal brings some citrusy tang to the table without overpowering the kid-friendly flavors.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>9. Bite-Sized Pasta\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small pastas like ditalini or whole wheat elbow macaroni are great \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finger foods for toddlers \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and babies. Instead of cooking the pasta al dente, overcook it slightly so it’s soft enough for your little one to enjoy without fully developed teeth. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-247-chicken-meatballs-and-pasta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Meatballs & Pasta\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we pair soft ditalini pasta with our housemade chicken meatballs for a protein-packed finger food combination. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>10. Corn\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your little one practice self-feeding with this sweet veggie! Get it fresh or frozen, and steam to soften. Corn’s naturally sweet flavor makes it satisfying for babies and toddlers, and the kernels are perfectly sized for little fingers to practice their pincer grasp.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For a toddler-friendly take on comfort food, serve up our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-765-turkey-meatloaf-sweet-potato-and-corn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey Meatloaf, Sweet Potato & Corn\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Not only rich with protein, our turkey meatloaf has a soft, smooth texture that makes it the perfect early finger food.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>11. Green Beans\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steamed, chopped green beans are a healthy vegetable for your little one to start enjoying. Green beans are great to introduce early: If your baby learns to accept their mildly bitter flavor, they’ll be more likely to enjoy green beans and other healthy, bitter vegetables as they grow older.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>12. Zucchini\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diced zucchini is a light vegetable that softens easily with steaming. Leave the skin on for a bit of texture, and pair it with a protein and a healthy carbohydrate for a well-rounded meal. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Our finger-friendly \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-508-ratatouille-pasta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratatouille Pasta\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> combines zucchini with eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes and soft-cooked ditalini pasta. It’s full of homey flavors, vibrant colors and immune-boosting vitamin C!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Recommended Baby \u003C/b>\u003Cb>Finger Foods\u003C/b>\u003Cb> for Baby-Led Weaning\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some babies start on baby \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finger foods\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the beginning of their eating journey, a method called baby-led weaning. This style of introducing food goes straight to self-feeding at around 6 months of age, skipping single-ingredient and combination purees that are spoon-fed to your baby. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best baby-led weaning \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finger foods\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be soft enough that your baby can easily mash them without teeth and big enough that your baby can learn to hold the pieces, even without the pincer grasp (which they will likely develop later). \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large pieces of soft-cooked vegetables or naturally soft fruits work especially well for baby-led weaning, including:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cauliflower\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrots\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet potatoes\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bananas\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pears\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ripe melons\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Baby Finger Foods\u003C/b>\u003Cb> to Avoid\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are many safe finger foods for babies to enjoy, you’ll need to avoid foods that may be too difficult for your baby to chew or too easy for your baby to accidentally swallow whole. Foods that are circular, hard and especially thick, chewy or sticky should be avoided.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some foods that you shouldn’t feed your baby or young toddler as they are developing their eating skills:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grapes, cherries or berries\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot dogs\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw vegetables\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts and seeds\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nut butters\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popcorn\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard candies or gummies\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marshmallows\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choking risk aside, these last foods should really be avoided for your little one anyway! Research shows that early exposure to sugar can lead to narrower taste preferences and lower-quality nutrition over a lifetime—so it’s never too early to set the stage for your baby’s healthy eating habits.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Starting Your Baby on Finger Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most babies will develop an interest in self-feeding at about 6 months, it’s up to you as a parent whether you want to grant your child autonomy in this process. Some parents are fans of baby-led weaning, which starts at 6 months, while others like the traditional approach (7-8 month).\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, for baby-led weaning, your child should also be able to sit up and hold their heads up independently. If they’re unable to do so without assistance, it’s best to wait — but don’t wait too long. By year one, most babies should be eating foods similar to the rest of the family, though you’ll likely have to prepare their food separately for the right textures and sizes.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some parents use the number of teeth a baby has as a guide, but that’s not a reliable indication of whether they’re ready for finger foods. Gums are surprisingly strong, and there are various baby finger foods that they can eat even without teeth.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing Baby Finger Foods\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the most part, food that you feed your baby should be safe and easy to handle. After all, their fingers aren’t as dexterous as an adult’s, and that means they’ll have to make a fist to properly navigate the task of eating. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Younger babies between 6-8 months will use their whole hand to pick up a piece of food. To help them accomplish this task, baby finger foods should be bigger than the palm of their hand, or about two inches long. Carrots and other long and narrow strips of food work best here.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At around 8-9 months, babies learn the skills to pick up smaller pieces of food with a thumb and forefinger, which means you can start serving smaller foods that would present a significant challenge to younger babies.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important aspect of finger foods for babies is texture. Too soft and the food will quickly turn to mush during handling. Too hard and it could represent a choking hazard. Leaving the skin on bananas, apples and pears can make them easier to hold, or you can use a crinkle cutter to add texture if a certain food is too tough to handle.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding spices and herbs to baby finger foods can also be a great way to introduce your baby to more exotic flavors than the same old staples, which can expand their palette and drive a healthy interest in alternative tastes throughout childhood and beyond.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you’re not sure what to do with a certain food, try cooking it. Sautéing, steaming, roasting and boiling are but just a few ways to change the flavor profile and texture of a given finger food — though you should be ready for lots of trial and error. With a bit of persistence and experimentation, you’ll be able to find the right combination of food and preparation to make mealtime fun and enjoyable for both you and your child.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Should You Offer?\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it’s easy as an adult to decide how much to eat, many parents are unsure how much to serve to their child. Food might also make its way across the table onto the floor where it’s difficult to determine what’s been eaten and what was devoted to play. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that just like adults, babies can manage their own intake of food. All you have to do is make sure that there’s enough yummy and nutritious food available and they’ll take care of the rest, feeding themselves at their own pace until full. As long as you’re serving them a well-balanced diet of baby finger foods, they’ll get all the nutrition they need for their growing bodies and minds.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Baby Finger Foods and Safety Precautions\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most parents already have a good idea of what’s ok during mealtime and what’s not, but here’s a refresher just in case. As mentioned earlier, your baby should always be sitting upright and focused during eating. Lying, slumping and other relaxed forms of eating must be avoided, as well as any eating on the go. Eating’s still a complicated activity for growing babies, so mealtimes should be strictly controlled and enforced.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have other kids in your house, don’t encourage or allow them to feed the baby. Once a baby starts self-feeding, they should be the only ones to put food in their mouth. However, don’t make the mistake of leaving your baby alone with food. If you’re not around, you won’t be able to help out in case of choking. It also goes without saying that you should never feed your baby finger foods that could represent a choking risk.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Difference Between Gagging and Choking\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the initial stages of starting your baby on finger foods, many parents are rightfully fearful of choking. But gagging or coughing isn’t the same as choking for babies that have accentuated gag reflexes. In fact, gagging while eating is common for babies, and it’s actually pushing forward food that isn’t ready to be swallowed yet. It might be unsettling to watch, but it’ll be a common sight at mealtime.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, choking is a very real concern. Unlike gagging, choking occurs when food blocks the baby’s airway, prompting a quick cough to clear the blockage. If the baby’s airway is fully blocked by food, you might not hear any sort of coughing as air is unable to escape. That makes it important not to feed your baby finger foods that are hard and liable to get stuck on the way down.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Prevent Choking\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since food is the most common cause of infant choking, it’s important to only serve finger foods that babies can eat. That said, babies can and do choke on just about anything, as long as they can grab it and put it in their mouth. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent infant choking, the weaning timeline is crucial. In addition to the 6-8 month guideline for baby finger foods, babies should only be introduced to pureed solid foods after 4 months. Mealtime supervision is also an important consideration — your child should be focused on eating, not playing, walking or running while snacking. Games such as stuffing the mouth and catching food from the air should also be avoided, and the same goes for any small toys and other hazardous objects that might end up in baby’s mouth.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Nurture Life Makes Baby Finger Foods a Breeze\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We at Nurture Life focus on real, wholesome foods at even the youngest ages. Our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby and toddler meals\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are just as diverse and nutrient-focused as all of our kids meals, only they’re made with a baby’s developmental capabilities in mind. Not just snacks, we provide complete meals that are well-balanced, finger-friendly, and small enough to prevent choking. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about our ready-to-enjoy baby \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finger foods for babies\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and toddlers (and what makes them different!), please reach out to us at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@nurturelife.com\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=best-finger-foods-20191227\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18079 size-large\" 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Baby Finger Foods for Babies & Toddlers | Nurture Life","Introduce your little one to creative flavors, textures and food combinations with these nutritious baby finger foods for babies and toddlers.",{"sourceUrl":954,"__typename":143},"2019-12-26T18:50:37+00:00","2023-11-13T20:16:01+00:00",{"id":1117,"title":1118,"slug":1119,"link":1120,"uri":1121,"date":1122,"modified":1123,"content":1124,"featuredImageForMobile":1125,"featuredImage":1126,"categories":1132,"tags":1138,"author":1140,"seo":1150,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDoxNTQ1OA==","15 School-Day Breakfast Ideas for Kids","15-breakfast-ideas-for-kids","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/15-breakfast-ideas-for-kids/","/blog/15-breakfast-ideas-for-kids/","2019-08-23T11:46:02","2023-12-11T17:06:17","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most families, school days mean fast-paced (some of us might even say \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“hectic”\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) efforts to get everyone out the door on time. But limited time doesn’t have to mean limited nutrition!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From medium-prep to low-prep to no-prep, we’ve got 15 balanced \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakfast ideas for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">—quick enough for school days and nutritious enough to power a full morning of class, friends and play.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=breakfast-ideas-for-kids-20190823\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30603 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>5 Medium-Prep \u003C/b>\u003Cb>School Breakfast Ideas\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following meals require some advance preparation, but once they’re made, they’re easy to heat up and serve on a tight schedule.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>1. Oatmeal Morning Muffins\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made from fruit, oats, eggs and milk, these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://feednutrition.com/recipe/strawberry-banana-oat-muffins/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strawberry-banana muffins\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a nutritious alternative to donuts or other artificially sweetened baked goods. Requiring just a few minutes of mixing and about 25 minutes in the oven, these muffins can be thrown together on a weekend afternoon.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>2. Homemade Granola Bars\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using dates to cut down on added sweeteners and nut butter to bind ingredients together, these simple \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://minimalistbaker.com/healthy-5-ingredient-granola-bars/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">homemade granola bars\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer a healthier take on many store-bought options with the convenience of no baking necessary. Just mix the ingredients together, refrigerate and cut into bars. Serve with Greek yogurt and fruit for a well-balanced breakfast.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>3. Egg Cups\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://feednutrition.com/recipe/southwestern-egg-cups/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adorable egg cups\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are filled with antioxidants from spinach and red bell pepper, along with a helping of potassium, calcium and protein from eggs and potatoes. After a quick saute and a 25-minute bake session, you’ll have plenty of egg cups for the coming week.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>4. Breakfast Burritos\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your own house special burrito by scrambling eggs with mushrooms, onions, bell peppers or any other veggies your kids like. Top with cheese and salsa, wrap in a whole wheat tortilla and serve! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the yum factor, breakfast burritos are one of our favorite make-ahead \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakfast ideas for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because they’re so easy to portion. Prepare an extra-large batch and then freeze individual burritos in aluminum foil for your kids to unwrap, microwave and eat on the go.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>5. Hard Boiled Eggs\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard boiled eggs are great for quick breakfasts because they keep well in the fridge and can be served with almost anything. We like to pair them with whole wheat English muffins and fresh fruit on the side.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>6 Low-Prep \u003C/b>\u003Cb>Breakfast Ideas for Kids\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">school-day breakfast ideas\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be ready in just a few minutes without compromising on balanced nutrition.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>1. Slow-Cooked Oatmeal\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.wellplated.com/overnight-steel-cut-oats/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow-cooked oatmeal\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does require a bit of set-up the night before, but then it’ll be ready to serve with no extra work in the morning. Load up your crock pot with steel cut oats and your choice of fruit and spices (we love bananas and cinnamon!), and then cook on low for 7–8 hours overnight.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>2. Yogurt Parfait \u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As long as you have the ingredients in the fridge, this \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">back-to-school breakfast\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be ready in minutes! Fill a bowl with plain Greek yogurt and sprinkle with your kids’ favorite toppings:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh fruit like berries, bananas or mangoes\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsweetened coconut flakes\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chia seeds\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homemade granola\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chopped almonds, pistachios or other nuts\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also love swirling extra flavor into our yogurt with Nurture Life’s Stage 2 baby purees! This \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/kids-meal-delivery-hacks/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun Nurture Life hack\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> adds some color, flavor and nutrients without any added sugar. We especially love naturally sweeter flavors like \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-44-anjou-pear-apricot-and-deglet-date\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anjou Pear, Apricot & Deglet Date\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-504-blackberry-apple-and-chia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blackberry, Apple & Chia\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>3. Breakfast Scramble\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This quick stovetop recipe works for just about any leftovers you have, whether it’s meat, potatoes or veggies. Just toss them in a skillet, add some fresh bell peppers or onions, sauté and top with two eggs.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>4. Smoothies\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoothies are one of the most versatile of all \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">school day breakfast ideas\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In a blender, add any combination of frozen fruit or veggies, pour in milk or alternative dairy and blend until smooth. For a heartier meal, add some protein-rich Greek yogurt, heart-healthy chia seeds or whole grain raw oats.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>5. Egg-in-a-Hole\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kick off your kid’s day right with this adorable egg-in-a-hole! Simply cut a hole in the center of whole wheat toast, crack an egg and grill or bake until the egg is set. Serve alongside fresh fruit and Greek yogurt for a balanced meal.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>6. Overnight Oats\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://kristineskitchenblog.com/strawberry-chia-overnight-oats/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overnight oats recipe\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is as simple as combine, refrigerate and go. The night before serving, mix Greek yogurt, milk, chia seeds and oats in a covered container. Stir well, let sit overnight in the fridge and serve cold the next morning. For extra simplicity, use a jar that lets your kid easily take it on-the-go!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>4 No-Prep \u003C/b>\u003Cb>Back-to-School Breakfast\u003C/b>\u003Cb> Ideas\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There’s nothing better than no prep, especially on busy school day mornings! These grab-and-go breakfasts are perfect for days with early sports practice or other extracurriculars.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>1. Breakfast Bars\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-packaged breakfast bars are one of the fastest \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">school breakfast ideas\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it definitely helps to be choosy. We’re fans of \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/3963ED25-FF98-45F9-B72E-84E92BA6D8FE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple Squares\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but you can opt for any brand that has minimally processed ingredients and little to no added salt or sugar. For a helping of probiotics, serve your kid’s breakfast bar with a kefir drink.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>2. Nurture Life Frittata with Cinnamon French Toast\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15460\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/frittata-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast ideas for kids\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a fresh-outta-the oven feel to your little one’s breakfast, try \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/kid-meals/#meal-450-frittata-with-cinnamon-french-toast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s Frittata with Cinnamon French Toast\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Just pop this ready-to-eat kids meal in the microwave for 3 minutes, and you’ll have a sweet and savory delight that’s perfectly portioned and deliciously wholesome.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>3. Banana Burrito\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this fruit-based breakfast burrito, smear peanut butter (or an \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/top-7-kid-approved-peanut-butter-alternatives/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alternative nut butter\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) onto a whole wheat tortilla, add a peeled whole banana and roll it up.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this recipe does require a tiny bit of prep, it \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be no-prep for the parents! Since it requires no cooking, it’s one of our favorite \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy breakfast ideas for kids to make\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on their own. Just be sure to leave the ingredients on \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/kitchen-organization-ideas-making-kid-friendly/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your kids’ dedicated pantry shelves\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and keep a kid-safe kitchen knife accessible for smearing the nut butter.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>4. Instant Oatmeal\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instant oatmeal cups, like \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.bobsredmill.com/shop/oats/cups.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI58yL65GH4wIVCMJkCh2YCgq5EAAYASAAEgI6_vD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these ones from Bob’s Red Mill\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can be ready to eat in just a few minutes. Simply add milk, heat in the microwave and top with fresh berries or any other quick toppings from the fridge or pantry.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’ve tried these breakfast ideas ourselves and can happily say that \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">back-to-school breakfas\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t has never been easier! To help your family adjust to the school year, check out a few more of our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/easy-back-school-routine-tips-parents/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simple back-to-school routine tips\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or reach out to our child nutrition team at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:suppport@nurturelife.com\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=breakfast-ideas-for-kids-20190823\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18083 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":17,"__typename":137},{"node":1127,"__typename":144},{"id":1128,"link":1129,"sourceUrl":1130,"altText":1131,"__typename":143},"cG9zdDoxNTQ1OQ==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/header-46/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/header-3-1-880x544.jpg","breakfast ideas for kids",{"nodes":1133,"__typename":151},[1134,1135,1136,1137],{"name":34,"slug":35,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},{"edges":1139,"__typename":209},[],{"node":1141,"__typename":224},{"authorMeta":1142,"name":1146,"description":1147,"avatar":1148,"__typename":223},{"avatar":1143,"__typename":217},{"node":1144,"__typename":216},{"sourceUrl":1145,"altText":19,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RJ-Bio.jpg","Rachael Janas","Rachael joined the Nurture Life team as the Marketing Production & QA Manager. From menu design to nutrient analysis, she covers all things food. Rachael is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with a strong foundation in clinical nutrition and a keen interest in nutritious food with phenomenal flavor. Her passion for incorporating whole foods and creative cuisine while focusing on age-specific nutrient needs of children is essential to Nurture Life’s menu design. Rachael has been practicing dietetics since 2011, with the bulk of her experience in clinical nutrition at Loyola Medical Center, specializing in patients with cystic fibrosis as well as critical care nutrition related to lung disease and lung transplant. She also has experience in cardiac health and nutrition during pregnancy. Rachael received her B.S. from Saint Louis University in Missouri and completed a dietetic internship with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Rachael’s interests include creative cooking at home, using a variety of ingredients, spices and herbs for a unique meal each night. She truly believes nutrition and food should be enjoyable and that all food can  be enjoyed in moderation.",{"url":1149,"__typename":222},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5842580e2c2e4c872f22b8ae6542dd5c3f15a04ef97e8f4bfc9860a1ab2d4994?s=96&d=mm&r=g",{"title":1151,"metaDesc":1152,"opengraphUrl":1120,"opengraphTitle":1118,"opengraphDescription":1152,"opengraphImage":1153,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":1155,"opengraphModifiedTime":1156,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":231},"15 School-Day Breakfast Ideas for Kids | Nurture Life","Try our back-to-school breakfasts! These quick and easy breakfast ideas for kids get an A+ for nutrition, convenience and deliciousness.",{"sourceUrl":1154,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/header-3-1.jpg","2019-08-23T16:46:02+00:00","2023-12-11T17:06:17+00:00",{"id":1158,"title":1159,"slug":1160,"link":1161,"uri":1162,"date":1163,"modified":1164,"content":1165,"featuredImageForMobile":1166,"featuredImage":1167,"categories":1172,"tags":1177,"author":1179,"seo":1185,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDo1MTE5","12 Mother’s Day Breakfast Ideas","easy-mothers-day-breakfast-ideas","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/easy-mothers-day-breakfast-ideas/","/blog/easy-mothers-day-breakfast-ideas/","2019-05-02T05:55:41","2020-07-01T14:14:01","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flowers, cards and jewelry might be Mother’s Day staples, but one of the \u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/what-moms-really-want-for-mothers-day/\">best ways to celebrate mom\u003C/a> is also one of the simplest: a \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother’s Day breakfast in bed\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cooked up by the kids. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are 12 \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakfast ideas for mom\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including easy recipes that are perfect for younger kids to help prepare. And because mom also deserves to sleep a little later on her special day, we’ve included breakfast ideas that can easily translate to \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brunch\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a relaxing early afternoon.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/easy-french-toast-casserole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">French Toast Bake\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are only 2 dishes to clean when the kids make this classic \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother’s Day breakfast\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, served warm with fresh fruit and syrup. Little ones will love doing the prep work with their parents the evening before, then waking up on Mother’s Day to finish their creation.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=12-mothers-day-breakfast-ideas-20190502\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18082 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"http://feedkids.com/recipe/oat-waffle/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Filling Oat Waffles\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the perfect \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakfast idea for mom\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that younger kids can help with. These fun, colorful waffles can be “filled” with anything from blueberries and diced bananas to chocolate chips and syrup. Older kids can whip these up with a waffle iron, while younger ones can help fill. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"http://www.marthastewart.com/343289/french-toast-kebabs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">French Toast Kebabs\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kebabs are one of the most kid-friendly foods out there, and this recipe is no different. Let your kids choose which fruit to skewer on between the French toast chunks, from strawberries and banana to kiwi and melon. Try 100% whole wheat bread for a hearty, fiber-filled treat.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"http://b-inspiredmama.com/kids-in-kitchen-berry-bagel-flower/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Berry Flower Bagel Breakfast\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14650\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/in-post.jpg\" alt=\"berry bagel mother's day breakfast\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just 4 ingredients and a no-bake approach make this \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother’s Day breakfast\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> simple to assemble (and ideal for smaller kids). An adult might need to spread the cream cheese, but let the little ones arrange the “flowers” into their very own work of art.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-make-a-strawberry-smoothie-2097104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Strawberry Smoothie\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother’s Day breakfast\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> needs a refreshment on the side, and this easy-to-make smoothie fits the bill. Filled with bone-building calcium (a nutrient important for moms too!), smoothies are a great accompaniment to the start of the day meal. With just 5 ingredients, even younger kids can help mix it up—or at least start the blender.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/2014/04/fruit-flower-snack-for-mothers-day.html/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fruit Flower Snack\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fun recipe checks 2 Mother’s Day must-haves off the list: flowers and breakfast! An adult should slice up the fruit, but kids will have fun assembling the flowers and planting a “garden” in a bowl.  \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"http://feedkids.com/recipe/slow-cooked-oats/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the best part about this \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother’s Day breakfast\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Kids can customize the toppings just for mom using ingredients they already have on hand such as dried fruit, sliced almonds and cinnamon. Plus, with the help of an adult, it only takes 20 minutes to make!  \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://mom.me/food/217-banana-bread-with-greek-yogurt/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mom will love that this classic breakfast treat is made with protein-rich Greek yogurt. Kids will love smashing up the bananas and stirring the granola into the batter. Present it with her favorite mug full of coffee and you have the perfect morning meal!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50777/ham-cheese-brunch-bake-recipe/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ham & Cheese Brunch Bake\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This casserole might look complicated, but the recipe is perfectly suited for older kids. A tasty option for a \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother’s Day brunch\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this baked dish will also greet mom with a delicious savory smell on her special day. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/420651/baked-dippy-eggs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baked Dippy Eggs\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe was written with kids in mind, using uncomplicated phrases and words they’ll understand. The dish highlights the small but mighty nutrient-powerhouse: eggs! They’re filled with 18 vitamins and minerals and just 70 calories. Little ones will love serving mom “dippers” for her eggs. Serve with a side of fresh fruit to make it a delicious and well-rounded meal!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There’s nothing like giving a homemade gift, especially when it involves food. Show mom just how much you appreciate her by making a one-of-a-kind breakfast in bed. Get the whole family involved, add a card and her favorite morning drink and enjoy this special day. Happy Mother’s Day!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=12-mothers-day-breakfast-ideas-20190502\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18083 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":17,"__typename":137},{"node":1168,"__typename":144},{"id":1169,"link":1170,"sourceUrl":1171,"altText":19,"__typename":143},"cG9zdDoxNDY0OA==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/header-29/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/header-2-880x544.jpg",{"nodes":1173,"__typename":151},[1174,1175,1176],{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},{"edges":1178,"__typename":209},[],{"node":1180,"__typename":224},{"authorMeta":1181,"name":1146,"description":1147,"avatar":1184,"__typename":223},{"avatar":1182,"__typename":217},{"node":1183,"__typename":216},{"sourceUrl":1145,"altText":19,"__typename":143},{"url":1149,"__typename":222},{"title":1186,"metaDesc":1187,"opengraphUrl":1161,"opengraphTitle":1188,"opengraphDescription":1187,"opengraphImage":17,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":1189,"opengraphModifiedTime":1190,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":231},"12 Mother's Day Breakfast Ideas | Nurture Life","Make Mother’s Day extra special by whipping up one (or more) of these simple and delicious Mother's Day breakfasts with your kids.","12 Mother's Day Breakfast Ideas","2019-05-02T10:55:41+00:00","2020-07-01T14:14:01+00:00",{"id":1192,"title":1193,"slug":1194,"link":1195,"uri":1196,"date":1197,"modified":1198,"content":1199,"featuredImageForMobile":1200,"featuredImage":1201,"categories":1207,"tags":1214,"author":1216,"seo":1222,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDoxMzAxOA==","9 Healthy and Kid-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Treats","9-healthy-kid-friendly-st-patricks-day-treats","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/9-healthy-kid-friendly-st-patricks-day-treats/","/blog/9-healthy-kid-friendly-st-patricks-day-treats/","2019-03-08T11:09:05","2024-07-09T16:55:02","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a healthy and family-friendly way to say, “\u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sláinte\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!”?\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don’t have to rely on the luck of the Irish (or take on a load of time-consuming work) to host an exciting St. Paddy’s Day for your family. Below, we’ve rounded up nine \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Patrick’s Day treats \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that are simple, fun and nutritious!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert or snack time, these themed \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you throw a St. Paddy’s celebration to remember.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>1. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://emilykylenutrition.com/healthy-shamrock-shake/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Healthy Shamrock Shakes\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13021\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/shamrock-shakes.jpg\" alt=\"healthy shamrock shakes\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shamrock shakes are probably the most highly anticipated \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green food for St. Patrick’s Day\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">—but those famous minty shakes from your local drive-thru are also loaded with added sugar, questionable dyes and artificial flavors.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the same frozen fun with more vitamins and minerals, try out this \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://emilykylenutrition.com/healthy-shamrock-shake/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shamrock shake recipe alternative\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All it takes is a quick blend of frozen bananas, baby spinach, avocado, mint and coconut milk for a lightly sweet, well-balanced treat!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>2. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.simplyfrugal.ca/simple-snack-apple-sandwiches/#_a5y_p=4459736\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Apple Sandwiches\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can turn fresh apples into cute mini sandwiches with just three ingredients: green apples, granola and peanut butter. Simply slice the apples, spread the peanut butter, sprinkle the granola and close up to serve!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To put your own touch on these bite-sized \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use your family’s \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/top-7-kid-approved-peanut-butter-alternatives/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">go-to peanut butter alternative\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and homemade trail mix instead.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=st-patricks-day-treats-20190308\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18082 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>3. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.thismamacooks.com/2016/02/healthy-avocado-deviled-eggs-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Avocado Deviled Eggs\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe transforms traditional deviled eggs into the perfect \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green food for St. Patrick’s Day\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition to a serving of protein from eggs and yogurt, fresh avocado adds dietary fiber, heart-healthy fats and a vibrant pop of green.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your little ones are especially sensitive to heat, try swapping the jalapeños for a more mild “greenifying” ingredient like spinach, sweet peas or parsley.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>4. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/235723/broccoli-and-cheddar-nuggets/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Broccoli Cheese Nuggets\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13020\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/broccoli-cakes.jpg\" alt=\"broccoli nuggets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want a more substantial option than light veggie trays and other \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? These broccoli cheese nuggets are easy to make yet filling enough to serve as a main dish in your family’s St. Paddy’s Day lunch or dinner. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen broccoli florets give that lively green color while eggs, bread crumbs and shredded cheese provide the same satisfying bite as everyone’s \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/chicken-nuggets-nutrition-comparison/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite chicken nuggets\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>5. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://twohealthykitchens.com/shamrock-veggie-skewers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shamrock Veggie Skewers\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made with broccoli, sugar snap peas, green bell peppers and cucumbers, these all-natural veggie skewers are just as delightful to munch as they are to make.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part? These veggie-filled \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Patrick’s Day treats\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have a job for everyone in the family:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your littlest ones can peel off any stickers and wash the veggies.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older children can slice the veggies (using kid-friendly knives) or carefully skewer them.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teens and older kids can cut adorable shamrock-shaped toppers.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>6. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.lifeloveliz.com/2014/02/27/rainbow-fruit-platter/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rainbow Fruit Platters\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fruit platter may not be 100% green…but it’s definitely bright and perfectly themed for St. Paddy’s Day! Lay out a rainbow of colorful fruit and encourage your little ones to reach the leprechaun’s pot of gold at the end.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the recipe calls for strawberries, oranges, pineapples, blueberries and grapes, feel free to arrange your own rainbow with your kids’ favorite fruits.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>7. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://themotheroverload.com/cooking-with-kids-shamrock-quesadillas/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shamrock Quesadillas\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether for lunch, dinner or snacks, shamrock quesadillas are another quick and easy \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green food for St. Patrick’s Day\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out spinach tortillas, and then fill them with your kids’ favorite toppings:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throw in spinach, bell peppers or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/superfoods-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kid-friendly superfoods like kale\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to round out the “\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">” theme.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add diced chicken, black beans, tofu or eggs for an extra serving of protein.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve with a side of salsa verde for extra dipping fun!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>8. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/252946/parmesan-spinach-cakes/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parmesan Spinach Cakes\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the fun of a muffin, but savory and green, these Parmesan spinach cakes are a simple yet nutrient-rich \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green food for St. Patrick’s Day\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Just puree spinach, eggs and cheese in a blender and then bake in a muffin tin for about 20 minutes.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These little cakes are also perfect to serve with themed food picks or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/getting-kids-eat-6-helpful-picky-eater-tools/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other fun picky eater tools\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>9. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"http://creative-food.blogspot.com/2013/03/leprechaun-hats.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cucumber Leprechaun Hats\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These bite-sized leprechaun hats are \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">almost\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too adorable to eat. Made with cucumbers, cheese and yellow bell peppers, they’re light, healthy and great for a mid-afternoon snack or meal-time side. Serve with parsley hummus, fresh salsa verde or homemade basil vinaigrette for an extra punch of color and flavor.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put a pop of green on the table this St. Patrick’s Day with fun \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are simple to make, fun to munch and even better than a leprechaun’s pot o’ gold! With these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/healthy-kid-friendly-junk-food-alternatives/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">junk food alternatives\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to classic \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Patrick’s Day treats\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can say goodbye to the sugar high and hello to family fun with just the right nutrition.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=st-patricks-day-treats-20190308\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18084 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Picky-Eater-Friendly-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"meals for picky eaters\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Picky-Eater-Friendly-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Picky-Eater-Friendly-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Picky-Eater-Friendly-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Picky-Eater-Friendly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":17,"__typename":137},{"node":1202,"__typename":144},{"id":1203,"link":1204,"sourceUrl":1205,"altText":1206,"__typename":143},"cG9zdDoxMzAxOQ==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/header-and-alternate/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/header-and-alternate-2-880x544.jpg","St. Patrick's Day Snacks",{"nodes":1208,"__typename":151},[1209,1210,1211,1212,1213],{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},{"edges":1215,"__typename":209},[],{"node":1217,"__typename":224},{"authorMeta":1218,"name":570,"description":571,"avatar":1221,"__typename":223},{"avatar":1219,"__typename":217},{"node":1220,"__typename":216},{"sourceUrl":568,"altText":569,"__typename":143},{"url":573,"__typename":222},{"title":1223,"metaDesc":1224,"opengraphUrl":1195,"opengraphTitle":1225,"opengraphDescription":1224,"opengraphImage":1226,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":1228,"opengraphModifiedTime":1229,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":231},"Kid-Friendly St. Patrick's Day Snacks | Nurture Life","Forget about sugary shamrock shakes! 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