30 Easy to Prep Toddler snacks (Carb/Protein/Veggies) That can be combined to create balanced toddler meals.

As a mom we quickly learn how important it is to always carry snacks for the little ones (As if we hadn’t already learned the importance of carrying a snack or two during pregnancy). One solid snack can determine if you get to run one last errand with the kiddos or if you have to wrap up and go back home.

Check out this list below, as these food items can easily be stored in a plastic bag, small food storage container, or pureed and placed in a reusable squeeze pouch. As an added bonus, pick one item from each list and create a balanced meal option for your little ones. Some food storage containers even have them divided into 3 compartments so you make life easy. Have fun, experiment if you hadn’t tried one before, then adopt what works well for you and your little one. Hopefully after preparing with these food suggestions, you can buy yourself some more time to make one more stop at the store.

Fruits/Carbs

1.       Apple slices

2.       Pear slices

3.       Sliced strawberries

4.       Sliced grapes

5.       Raspberries

6.       Banana

7.       Mac and cheese

8.       Mashed potatoes or roasted sliced potatoes

9.       PB & J sandwich

10.    Crackers

Protein

1.       Boiled egg

2.       Slices of chicken breasts

3.       Deli meat

4.       Chicken nuggets

5.       Fried Fish nuggets

6.       Cooked salmon

7.       Sliced hamburger patties

8.       Cheese sticks or blocked cheese

9.       Yogurt

10.   Pre-made Tuna patties

Vegetables

1.       Sliced cucumbers

2.       Slices carrots with French onion dip

3.       Steamed broccoli

4.       Cooked peas

5.       Asparagus

6.       Raw sliced yellow bell peppers

7.        Sliced celery

8.        Lettuce leaf (Give them one and let them dip in the dressing)

9.        Sliced zucchini

10.   Halved and precooked Brussel sprouts.

Try a few and see what sticks. Enjoy!