Lunch at our house is almost always hassle-free, as we tend to just throw together a plate of finger foods. It's easy, healthy, and takes minutes to prepare.
I know it can be easy to fall into a rut when it comes to toddler lunches - there have been many times where I have found myself dishing up the same old thing for my two year old again and again. But lately we have been on a roll, and he has also been more willing to try a few different foods.
If you are finding it hard to come up with healthy lunch ideas for your toddlers, or simply don't have the time to prepare a big lunch, then finger food lunches could be for you! Head down to the supermarket and pick out a handful of whole food ingredients. Think fresh fruits, dried fruits, cheeses, nuts, etc. Save leftover meats in the fridge or freezer to add to lunches. Keeping these sorts of foods stocked up allows you to plate up a healthy, nutritious lunch for your toddler in no time at all!
Take a look at these 5 days of finger foods to get some ideas for quick, hassle-free, nutritious toddler lunches.
Almonds, cheerios, diced apple, wholegrain crackers and sultanas.
Boiled egg, olives, raw carrot sticks, and Fruit and Nut Snack Balls.
Grated cheese and carrot, cucumber, cold chicken, frozen peas and corn.
Dates, goji berries, almonds, rockmelon, cucumber, cheese sticks, and sultanas.
Cheese and Carrot Balls, goji berries, diced apple, and peanut butter on bread.
Do you have any favourite finger foods that work well for you and your toddlers? Share some ideas in the comments below!