15 Tried & True Toddler Meal Prep Ideas

I’m back at it again with another post regarding one of my favorite topics… FOOD. A huge part of my daily joy comes from what I eat. (Yes, I’m the woman who dreams about dinner right after I eat lunch.) I love food and aim to eat GOOD. I’m just trying to live my best life, and want to ensure that my little one does the same! That’s why today I’m talking all about toddler meal prep.

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As a working mom, efficiency is always the goal. I want to max out my time, by making quick and easy, but also healthy and tasty meals for my kid. It’s important to get as much as I can done in advance, to eliminate stress and frustration, especially before going into work each morning.

I have always loved meal-prepping for myself, but now I find just as much joy in doing it for my baby girl.

For the reasons above, it’s crucial for me to prepare her meals in advance… ENTER: toddler meal prep.

I enjoy doing this for a few reasons: 1.) Cooking is therapeutic for me, 2.) I know she will be getting good, well-balanced meals, and 3.) The better I can prepare in advance, the less chaotic the weeks seem to be.

Pretty much, I like having my sh*t together.

I love introducing my child to new foods, while also watching her eyes light up when giving her some of her favorites (i.e. – PIZZA). She loses her ever-loving MIND when it comes in Italian food, but who doesn’t?? (Proof below.)

Relax, Karen. She gets plenty of nutritious foods, too 😉

There are so many different options and endless combinations, but today I have listed out 15 of my favorite quick, tasty, and nutritious toddler meal prep go-to’s you can try THIS WEEK:

Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas:

Hard boiled eggs, turkey bacon, & avocado

Scrambled eggs, toast, & kiwi

Zucchini bread, bananas, & blueberries

Waffle, greek yogurt, & mixed berries

Breakfast casserole, bananas, & kiwi

Chocolate pancake, scrambled eggs, & strawberries

Lunch Meal Prep Ideas:

Peanut butter & jelly, raisins, goldfish, & fruit

Chicken quesadilla, Spanish rice, & avocado

Salmon, toast, spinach salad, & mixed fruit

Fresh deli meat, cheese, strawberries, & raisins

Rotisserie chicken, cheese cubes, & raspberries

Dinner Meal Prep Ideas:

Grilled chicken, green beans, & sweet potatoes

Turkey burger, asparagus, & cucumber/tomato salad

Rotisserie chicken, baked broccoli, grapes, & apples

Whole wheat pasta, meatballs, & peaches

And then sometimes there’s this, because it’s all the energy and time I have for: #momoftheyear

You know we can’t forget about the good stuff! Occasionally, I like to add meatballs, pasta with butter and parmesan cheese, lasagna, baked ziti, spaghetti, & PIZZA to the menu. I aim to prepare healthy snacks and foods the majority of the time, but HEY, everyone deserves to splurge and live life fully!

Snacks to help with toddler meal prep:

I also try to buy snacks that are relatively healthy, organic, and/or whole wheat, like the ones pictured below.

If your child has food allergies, then check out these allergy-friendly meal ideas, written by our resident allergy-mom, Trisha.

What are some of your favorite toddler meal prep go-to’s? I’d love to add some more ideas to my menu bank!