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Quick, Easy + Healthy: A Day of Meals for a Toddler

a day of meals for a toddler

It’s hard enough planning meals for us adults, let alone our kiddos (am I right??) And since I’m not with Parker during the day throughout the week, I try and do all I can to make sure he has plenty of good food to eat. It is SO easy to reach for a box of mac n’ cheese or feed him starches all day. But, considering the fact that I get to control the food he eats (for now…) I’ve tried to put a lot of thought into things that are quick and easy to put together (and also taste great).

Just like I do for myself, I pre-cut a lot of fruit for the week and always make extra dinner for lunches the next day!

Here is a sample day of food for a toddler: 


Breakfast:
5 oz organic whole milk
Scrambled eggs with a side of avocado and sliced honeydew melon
*We share! Tyson and I make a big batch of scrambled eggs with spinach, mushroom and onions and Parker will eat the same.

Snack:
Lightly salted snap pea crisps or HappyBaby Puffs
Lunch:
Sunshine Burger heated with some organic green beans (all from frozen)

*And of course he is drinking water all day long

Snack:(optional)
Sliced almond cheese (soy free) and some raspberries
*Sometimes he needs this second snack, sometimes he doesn’t.
Dinner:
Salmon, sweet potato and veggies
6 oz organic whole milk 
*He normally just eats what we make for dinner



What are your go-to quick and healthy meals? I’d love some more ideas!

Coffee Crumble Cake (Gluten Free + Vegan)

Happy Monday!!

I tried to wake up a little bit earlier today to get my morning started right: A cup of coffee, some coffee crumble cake and my notebook to jot down my to-do’s for the week. (I’m such a nerd when it comes to to-do lists, but I honestly can’t function without them!)

I’m typically an egg girl in the morning, but every now and then a pastry type food sounds so yummy with coffee. So, this morning I opted for some of the crumble cake I made yesterday.

When it comes to baking, I’d really rather just whip up something simple and know what ingredients are going into it. But, after I was accidentally introduced to the completely allergen free, all natural mixes by The Cravings Place, I am pretty much obsessed.


This company is so unassuming, but I promise you it is so. dang. good. I first tried the Ooey Gooey Chocolatey Chewy Brownie Mix and I couldn’t believe how tasty they were. I even got my very picky. Better Crocker only, brownie-loving Dad to make the swap.

This morning, after indulging in the their crumble coffee cake I was just as impressed!

Tips: Add cinnamon and vanilla to the topping before baking.

Here is the downside. It is not easy to buy their stuff! Unless you live in Oregon, that is (they are based in Bend, OR).

Do you guys have any other brands that you love that are allergen free like this company? I would love to know!

Have a great week everyone!