A 5-day meal plan for your 1 year 6 month old focused on Picky Eater / Hidden Veggies.
Monday
Focus: This recipe subtly features spinach to provide iron while keeping the textures familiar with smoothies children already love.
Mini Veggie Frittatas
Lunch • Prep: 10 minutes
Apple Slices with Nut Butter
Snack • Prep: 5 minutes
Hidden Veggie Pasta
Dinner • Prep: 10 minutes
Banana Spinach Smoothie
Breakfast • Prep: 5 minutes
Tuesday
Focus: This recipe subtly features broccoli to provide vitamin C while keeping the comforting texture of cheesy rice.
Cheesy Broccoli Rice
Lunch • Prep: 10 minutes
Cucumber Sticks with Hummus
Snack • Prep: 5 minutes
Turkey and Sweet Potato Mini Patties
Dinner • Prep: 15 minutes
Avocado Toast Strips
Breakfast • Prep: 5 minutes
Wednesday
Focus: This recipe subtly features carrot to provide beta-carotene while maintaining the comforting taste of oatmeal.
Chicken and Veggie Quesadilla
Lunch • Prep: 10 minutes
Banana and Yogurt Dip
Snack • Prep: 5 minutes
Lentil Soup with Mixed Veggies
Dinner • Prep: 15 minutes
Oatmeal with Hidden Carrot
Breakfast • Prep: 10 minutes
Thursday
Focus: This recipe subtly incorporates spinach to provide iron in a fun pancake format that children can enjoy.
Hidden Veggie Grilled Cheese
Lunch • Prep: 10 minutes
Orange Slices
Snack • Prep: 5 minutes
Beef and Pea Stir-Fry
Dinner • Prep: 10 minutes
Berry and Spinach Pancakes
Breakfast • Prep: 10 minutes
Friday
Focus: This recipe subtly incorporates peas to provide fiber in a creamy mac and cheese that kids love.
Veggie Mac and Cheese
Lunch • Prep: 10 minutes
Grapes Halved
Snack • Prep: 5 minutes
Salmon and Sweet Potato Mash
Dinner • Prep: 15 minutes
Egg and Avocado Toast
Breakfast • Prep: 10 minutes
This is just a sample. Generate a custom plan based on your fridge and your child's specific needs.
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