A 5-day meal plan for your 1 year 6 month old focused on Iron Rich / Energy.
Monday
Focus: Pairing the iron in lentils with the Vitamin C in bell peppers helps absorb more energy for playtime.
Lentil and Sweet Potato Mash
Lunch • Prep: 15 minutes
Yogurt with Berries
Snack • Prep: 5 minutes
Chickpea Avocado Salad
Dinner • Prep: 10 minutes
Banana Spinach Pancakes
Breakfast • Prep: 10 minutes
Tuesday
Focus: Pairing the iron in quinoa with the Vitamin C in peas and carrots helps absorb more energy for playtime.
Quinoa and Pea Bowl
Lunch • Prep: 10 minutes
Apple Slices with Nut Butter
Snack • Prep: 5 minutes
Spinach and Cheese Quesadilla
Dinner • Prep: 10 minutes
Iron-Fortified Cereal with Strawberries
Breakfast • Prep: 5 minutes
Wednesday
Focus: Pairing the iron in lentils with the Vitamin C in spinach helps absorb more energy for playtime.
Spinach and Lentil Soup
Lunch • Prep: 15 minutes
Carrot Sticks with Hummus
Snack • Prep: 5 minutes
Vegetable Stir-fry with Tofu
Dinner • Prep: 15 minutes
Avocado Toast with Tomato
Breakfast • Prep: 10 minutes
Thursday
Focus: Pairing the iron in chickpeas with the Vitamin C in lemon juice helps absorb more energy for playtime.
Chickpea and Veggie Wrap
Lunch • Prep: 10 minutes
Sliced Pears with Yogurt
Snack • Prep: 5 minutes
Broccoli and Cheese Pasta
Dinner • Prep: 10 minutes
Oatmeal with Blueberries
Breakfast • Prep: 10 minutes
Friday
Focus: Pairing the iron in lentils with the Vitamin C in carrots helps absorb more energy for playtime.
Vegetable and Lentil Patties
Lunch • Prep: 15 minutes
Cucumber Slices with Cream Cheese
Snack • Prep: 5 minutes
Mushroom and Spinach Risotto
Dinner • Prep: 15 minutes
Fruit Smoothie
Breakfast • Prep: 5 minutes
This is just a sample. Generate a custom plan based on your fridge and your child's specific needs.
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