Easy Dinner Ideas for 1 Year Old
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A list of 30 simple, easy, and fun 1 year old meals for toddlers including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
I'm a mom of two toddlers and am sharing some of my 1 year olds favorite meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. These 1 year old meal ideas are simple and nutritious and are made by a busy mom of two (i.e., they don't take a long time and no special chef skills are required.)
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Toddler Meal Supplies
While no special meal supplies are required for your toddler to eat, they can make the whole experience a whole lot easier (and cleaner!). Here are some of our favorites:
Pillowfort Toddler Plates: almost all of my kid's meals are served on these pillowfort toddler plates. They are affordable, durable, come in cute colors, and have held up through multiple years of use.
Silicone Bibs: our favorite silicone bibs are from Happy Healthy Parent. We have tried other brands but these are the thickest silicone and actually lay flat instead of getting bent or kinked. The scoop is also bigger than other brands we have tried so it catches more food and means less mess!
Toddler Forks: my favorite set for my 1 year old is this Munchkin fork and spoon set. They are affordable and have held up well for multiple years. I like that the fork is more of a 'spork' so it's a little easier for young toddlers to use. If your toddler is just learning how to use silverware, the EZTOTs set is my favorite for beginners!
1 Year Old Breakfasts
Toddler Meal #1: Yogurt Pouch
Yogurt pouch: For young toddlers look for whole milk yogurt for extra healthy fat and calories. Served with dry cereal and mandarin oranges.
Toddler Meal #2: Strawberry Banana French Toast
Strawberry Banana French Toast: like regular French toast, but with smushed or pureed fruit added to the egg batter. This French toast is naturally sweetened and great for babies and toddlers. Get the recipe here: Easy Strawberry Banana French Toast Sticks
Toddler Meal Idea #3: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal: plain oats cooked with water and then stirred with whole milk, shredded apples, cinnamon, chia seeds, and a dash of honey. For more easy oatmeal recipes check out this post: 8 Easy Toddler Oatmeal Recipes
1 Year Old Meal #4: Broccoli & Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Broccoli & Cheese Scrambled Eggs: eggs are such an easy place to throw in some added veggies. Make scrambled eggs like normal but stir in some chopped broccoli, peas, or carrots right before they are done cooking. Side of of grapes and strawberries.
Toddler Meal Idea #5: Yogurt Breakfast Bowl
Yogurt Breakfast Bowl: whole milk yogurt topped with all your toddler's favorites. Try plain or vanilla yogurt with strawberries, bananas, peanut butter drizzle and chia seeds. For more breakfast bowl ideas check out this post: Toddler Breakfast Bowls: Fun Toddler Breakfast Idea
Toddler Meal #6: Cinnamon Roll Bunny
Cinnamon Roll Bunny: make a regular canned cinnamon roll (or if you have a favorite homemade recipe that works too) and skip the icing. Instead top with two small dollops of whipped cream, diced fruit for the 'eyes', and bananas as the ears. We had this on Easter, but it would be a great fun breakfast for any day of the year too!
1 Year Old Meal #7: Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl
Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl: blend up your toddler's favorite smoothie and make it a little thicker than normal. We love banana, frozen raspberries, yogurt and milk. Top with peanut butter, banana, and chia seeds.
1 Year Old Lunches
Toddler Meal #8: Dr. Praeger's Broccoli Littles
Dr. Praeger's Broccoli Littles: if you've been here before, you know that we love the kids line from Dr. Praeger's Brand, particularly the Broccoli Littles. They are cute shapes, tasty, and packed full of veggies. Side of cooked carrots and cucumbers with hummus, and strawberries.
Toddler Meal Idea #9: Turkey Roll Ups
Turkey Roll Ups: for young toddlers I like to roll up lunch mean and then cut into smaller pieces so they are both appealing and easier to eat. Side of thinly sliced applies, cucumbers with hummus, and grapes.
1 Year Old Meal Idea #10: Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
Pumpkin Mac & Cheese: my boys do enjoy regular mac & cheese sometimes, but I recently discovered this Annie's vegan pumpkin mac & cheese and we are in love. The pasta is made with red lentils and the sauce is made with sweet potato and pumpkin. Eat it by itself or stir in hot dogs, chicken, broccoli, peas, or carrots.
Toddler Meal #11: Cauliflower Tots
Cauliflower Tots: we buy these frozen and cook them in the air fryer and it makes the perfect texture for young toddlers. Served with sides of turkey, cooked carrots, grapes, plantain chips, and ketchup for dipping. (This cool plate is from EZPZ: get it here!)
Toddler Meal Idea #12: Avocado Tuna Salad
Avocado Tuna Salad: mix tuna (we like lemon pepper flavor) with avocado and season with a little salt and pepper. I like to serve with crackers and pretzel chips for dipping and a side of mandarin orange. You can also use shredded chicken if your toddler doesn't like tuna.
1 Year Old Meal #13: Baked Beans
Baked Beans: baked beans are one of my toddlers' favorite foods and I always forget about them! They are quick, easy, and a great source of protein. Side of Dr. Praeger's Kale Littles and mandarin oranges.
Toddler Meal #14: Cheese Crisp
Cheese Crisp: cheese crisp or quesadilla with sour cream for dipping and sides of avocado with seal salt, banana, and diced tomatoes.
Toddler Meal Idea #15: Turkey & Cheese Pinwheels
Turkey & Cheese Pinwheels: lay out a tortilla and spread with shredded cheese, cook on the stove top or microwave oven until cheese is melted, add turkey, roll up tightly and cut into strips or pinwheels. Side of avocado, strawberries, and grapes.
1 Year Old Meal #16: Pulled Rotisserie Chicken
Pulled Rotisserie Chicken: I grab a rotisserie chicken most days when I grocery shop and its perfect for quick and easy lunches for the whole family! For my toddlers I shred the chicken and serve with ketchup for dipping. Side of black beans, thin sliced carrots with ranch, and grapes.
Toddler Meal #17: Corn Dog
Corn Dog: for my 1 year old I like to cut corn dogs into strips or bite-sized pieces. Side of ketchup for dipping, avocado, gooseberries and grapes.
Toddler Meal Idea #18: Avocado Toast
Avocado Toast: lunch doesn't have to be difficult, avocado toast is one of my boys' favorite meals and its super easy and nutritions. Side of extra avocado and grapes.
1 Year Old Meal Idea #19: Ham & Cheese Snack Plate
Ham & Cheese Snack Plate: snack plates are one of my favorite lunches because you can basically use whatever you have left in the fridge and toddlers love them! We had ham, cheese, cucumber with hummus, tomatoes, grapes, and olives. (This cool plate is from EZPZ: get it here!)
1 Year Old Dinners
Most of the time my toddlers eat what we eat for dinner so these meals are also family-friendly! Below is how I modify them for my toddlers.
Toddler Meal Idea #20: Avocado Quesadilla
Avocado Quesadilla: like a cheese quesadilla, but made with avocado inside instead. This is a great option if you are trying to avoid dairy or just want to mix it up from the normal cheese quesadilla. Side of black beans and corn and gooseberries.
1 Year Old Meal #21: Chicken Strips
Chicken Strips: I love making chicken strips in the air fryer so they are nice and crispy but don't take forever to make! For my 1 year old I cut them up into smaller pieces so they are easier for him to eat. Side of ketchup for dipping, roasted broccoli, and sweet potato fries.
Toddler Meal #22: Deconstructed Fajitas
Deconstructed Fajitas: when the family has fajitas I make a deconstructed version for my 1 year old. Mini cheese crisp, bell peppers, shredded chicken, black beans, and guacamole.
1 Year Old Meal Idea #22: Orange Chicken Rice Bowl
Orange Chicken Rice Bowl: when the family has orange chicken, I make it toddler friendly by adding extra veggies and skipping the soy sauce (we use coconut aminos instead). Orange chicken, broccoli, carrots, edamame, and sticky rice with coconut aminos.
Toddler Meal Idea #23: Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies
Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies: cook chicken breast and your family's favorite veggies and starches on a sheet pan for a quick and easy dinner idea. We had chicken, golden potatoes, carrots, and red bell pepper.
Toddler Meal Idea #24: Grilled Cheese & Soup
Grilled Cheese & Soup: grilled cheese cut into strips for easy dipping, broccoli cheese soup and a side of tomatoes.
1 Year Old Meal Idea #25: KidFresh Pizza
KidFresh Pizza: on one of those nights where we have a different meal than my toddlers, my go to is KidFresh Pizza (they are made just for kids and are made with veggies!). Side of cooked carrots and avocado.
Toddler Meal #26: Deconstructed Cobb Salad
Deconstructed Cobb Salad: like a big cobb salad, but without the lettuce. Turkey, avocado, bacon, boiled eggs, tomato, mozzarella, cucumber, and ranch dressing.
1 Year Old Meal #27: Deconstructed Hamburger
Deconstructed Hamburger: if your toddler won't eat a hamburger with a bun, try a deconstructed version. Hamburger patty or broken up hamburger, shredded or sliced cheese, avocado, and tomato.
Toddler Meal Idea #28: Pesto Fish
Pesto Fish: white fish cooked with pesto on top (or if your toddler doesn't like pesto, try their favorite sauce or seasoning). Side of mashed cauliflower and cheese and broccoli.
Toddler Meal #29: Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage
Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage: chicken sausage cooked on a sheet pan along with potatoes and your favorite veggies (orange and yellow carrots + broccoli).
Toddler Meal Idea #30: Meatballs
Meatballs: most meat can be a little tough for toddlers, but meatballs are a great way to add extra iron into your toddler's diet. We serve with healthy sides like broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and sweet potato fries.
Which one of these meal ideas would your 1 year olds love? Let me know in the comments below!
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