Parents are always looking for new, fun, and healthy toddler food ideas. We understand how difficult it is to keep thinking of meals, especially those that support toddler nutrition and appeal to your toddler’s palate. Start with a protein source then add a fruit or vegetable (or both), and finish with whole grains and dairy.
Do you want some specific meal ideas? Here are a few of our favorite healthy food ideas for toddlers.
- Sprouted ragi porridge
Sprouted ragi porridge is high in calcium, which helps to strengthen the bones. Despite the fact that soaking and sprouting ragi takes a long time, it is highly recommended for babies and toddlers. Since it is high in dietary fibre, it promotes healthy weight gain. Sprouting ragi is also easily digestible for babies and increases nutritional value.
To top it all, Soaking and sprouting aid in iron absorption because the level of Vitamin C increases during the process.
- Kodo Millet Upma
Kodo Millet Upma is a nutritious, delicious, and filling dish that can be served for breakfast or dinner. It has a high volume of nutrients and carries low calories. It is simple to prepare. The addition of vegetables makes it more colourful, nutritious, and tasty. Everyone, including the kids, will enjoy this Kodo millet upma.
So, if you’re looking for some healthy breakfast options or trying to incorporate millets into your kid’s diet, go ahead and try it. Apart from being healthy, it is also tasty, simple and will keep your child’s tummy satisfied.
- Decorticated Ragi Cereal Rice
The Healthy Decorticated Ragi & Rice Breakfast Pudding is ideal for a nutritious breakfast or after-school snack for your children. The porridge is made with cooked rice, but oats can also be used to make it gluten free.
Decorticated Ragi contains tryptophan, an amino acid that suppresses appetite and aids in weight management. Ragi digests at a slower rate, keeping one from consuming too many calories.
You can also include almond meal and flax meal powder provides the necessary nutrients to make this meal nutritious.
- Sabudana Kheer
Sabudana kheer is a thick, creamy Indian pudding made with sabudana, milk, sweetener, and cardamoms. Sabudana, also known as sago, is commonly used in Indian cooking to make porridge, kheer, khichdi, and vada. Sabudana is a quick source of energy that will give your child the required boost in health. It also reduces body heat and balances body temperature naturally.
