Toddler Meal Plan

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Kenley's diet is of utmost importance to me and has been something I've thought a lot about and researched a ton since I was pregnant. You may remember my post on breastfeeding and then my post on moving on from breastfeeding, or my posts on starting solids, what to feed your baby when, DIY baby food, and family friendly foods. Well, today I'm back with yet another food related post but this time will be sharing what my 1 year old toddler's daily meal plan looks like. 

Rise & Shine. Kenley wakes up any time between 7am and 8am depending on whether she's at home for the day or if we have to wake her up for "day care". Either way, right when she wakes up she gets 4oz of Whole Milk, which she usually enjoys while watching an episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. 

Breakfast. Kenley LOVES yogurt...it may actually be her favorite food. On the days she is with my parents I will send a YoBaby or YoToddler Yogurt with her along with some Turkey Sausage. On the days she is home with me, I will put more effort into her breakfast. Usually it will be something along the lines of Oatmeal with Cinnamon, Banana and Turkey Sausage. She also loves mini pancakes!

Morning Nap. We put Kenley down with a 4oz bottle of Whole Milk, which will soon be changing as we transition from bottles to full time sippy cups. 

Lunch. For lunch I try to make sure that I am either packing or serving Kenley a protein, a fruit, a veggie and either a carb or dairy (most of her snacks are carbs so I prefer dairy). A typical day will be something like sliced turkey from the deli (or grilled chicken...I love getting the Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Strips because it makes the prep super easy), cottage cheese, strawberries, and carrots (Kenley's favorite veggie by far).

Afternoon Nap. Again, we put K down with 4oz of whole milk. When she wakes she gets a snack which will usually be some kind of cracker...Goldfish, Puffs & Teddy Grahams are her favorites. 

Dinner. Kenley's dinner is usually a mini-version of what Jason and I are having. On this particular day we had cheeseburgers, rice and baked zucchini & yellow squash. Again, I try and make sure she has a variety of protein, veggies and carbs and then I'll "make up" for anything she may be low on for the day.

Bedtime. Before bed Kenley gets one more bottle with 4oz of Whole Milk which she'll have while I'm snuggling her, rocking her and we say our prayers.


I also want to throw in that not every day is this healthy or organized. I try hard to give my baby the best, but some days Mac N Cheese from the box is necessary. I also keep those little fruit & veggie pouches on hand for a quick or on-the-go snack.

We are blessed with a child who LOVES to eat and LOVES everything she tries. There is honestly NOTHING this kid won't eat. She even likes mustard! What one year old likes mustard? Mustard is gross. I think introducing her to a wide variety of foods from the start really laid the groundwork for a non-picky eater. I know that taste buds can change and kids can get opinionated, but I am hopeful that a diet full of variety will keep Kenley on the right path for a healthy lifestyle.