Planning balanced snacks is a key strategy to your toddlers taste development! After age one your toddler can eat most foods as long as they are not allergic to them and that their chewing and swallowing are well developed. Here are some toddler approved snack ideas that are a little out of the ordinary, which are toddler approved by our little guys.- PB Sliders: 1/4 slice whole wheat bread with light spread of peanut butter, topped with slice of banana
- Mediterranean Platter: 3 - 4 cucumber slices with a tablespoon of hummus for dipping
- Toddler Trail Mix: 1/4 cup of whole grain cereal (like Cheerios), raisins, and craisins
- Fruit Slices: 1/2 of a pear sliced (or other fruit, the favorite in our house: mango)
- Yogurt Cup: 1/4 cup plain yogurt mixed with 1/4 cup berries
- Nutty Snack: 1/4 cup pistachios (mom or dad remove the shells)
Reminder: According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, portion sizes for toddlers should be 1/4 that of an adults so be careful not to over do it with portions at snack otherwise it could interfere with food intake at meals.
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