What do I feed these kids!
If you’re like me being creative at mealtime can be quite the struggle, especially with a picky eater that refuses to eat his oatmeal if the peanut butter is on the bottom of the bowl vs the top (preference changes daily) + yes he loves peanut butter in his oatmeal!
I decided to look to our Team Nipple foodie expert, Kelly Goughary, to get her take on what to feed these littles when feeding time gets a little redundant. Each week for the next few weeks I’ll be sharing her weekly recipes.
Weekly Meal Plan 1
Monday
Breakfast: Banana almond muffin
Lunch: Leftover pizza
Snack: Flaxseed bread with sunflower seed butter
Dinner: ½ mild Italian sausage, cauliflower gnocchi, tomatoes, and corn
Tuesday
Breakfast: Banana almond muffin
Snack: Spinach, blueberry, and chia smoothie
Lunch: Leftover pizza
Snack: Serenity Kids roots pouch
Dinner: Cheese quesadilla with mashed avocado, tomatoes, and sweet potato
Wednesday
Breakfast: No-mess oatmeal bake
Snack: Banana & Organic O’s
Lunch: Rotisserie chicken with chickpea pasta
Dinner: Rotisserie chicken, hummus, tomatoes, peas, and remaining chickpea pasta
Thursday
Breakfast: No-mess oatmeal bake
Snack: Spinach, blueberry, chia seed, and peanut butter smoothie
Lunch: Pasta & BBQ chicken
Snack: Pirates Booty, leftover smoothie
Dinner: Only ate flaxseed bread (offered ground beef with sauce, cubed sweet potatoes, mozzarella cheese, and broccoli)
Friday
Breakfast: No-mess oatmeal bake and banana
Lunch: Cheese quesadilla and ground beef,
Snack: Broccoli florets, Serenity Kids veggie pouch
Dinner: Pasta with sauce, roast beef, and broccoli
Saturday
Breakfast: Banana almond meal muffin and prunes
Lunch: Roast beef, peas, and tomatoes
Snack: Okra and cheddar cheese
Dinner: Sauteed grass-fed ground beef, corn, and black beans
Sunday
Breakfast: No-mess oatmeal bake and Forager cashew milk yogurt
Lunch: Cauliflower gnocchi, ground beef, and corn
Snack: Rice cake and Serenity Kids chicken pouch
Dinner: Ground beef, black beans, corn, and cheese quesadilla
recipes
Banana almond flax muffins
These muffins are a low sugar, quick and easy, breakfast/snack option that both you and your little one can enjoy!
Ingredients
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4c coconut oil, melted but cooled
2c almond flour
1/4c flaxseed meal
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
In separate bowls, mix wet and dry ingredients
Incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture
Let sit for 5 mins allowing the flaxseed meal to fully absorb the wet mixture
Portion into silicon lined muffin cups
Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes
Pizza
Faster and healthier than takeout, pizza night is now even easier!
Ingredients
Pizza crust
Tomato sauce
Cheese
Extra toppings
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
Lightly brush crust with olive oil
Top with marinara sauce, cheese, and any other favorites
Bake pizza on a sheet pan until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown (roughly 10-12mins)
Flaxseed bread
A savory bread, versatile bread that can be enjoyed with butter, cream cheese, nut butters, hummus, or even jam. This bread is packed full of healthy fats, fiber, and protein to keep
Ingredients
5 eggs
2c flaxseed meal
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp pink salt
½ c water
¼ c olive oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Coat bread pan with a little olive oil
Mix together dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, and water
Incorporate dry ingredients into wet
Let sit for about 5 mins before pouring into the bread pan
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40mins
Let cool
Stores well in the fridge for up to 1 week
TJ’S Cauliflower gnocchi
Very versatile dish, can be roasted alongside any protein and/or vegetable you like. This hand’s off method gets the gnocchi nice and crispy on the outside, while staying soft in the middle. Never ever ever follow the instructions on the packaging!
Directions
Preheat oven to 425
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper
Spread frozen gnocchi evenly
Bake for 30mins, or until golden brown, flip halfway through
Spinach blueberry chia smoothie
A “PB&J” in a cup!
Ingredients
1c unsweetened almond milk
2 handfuls fresh spinach or roughly 1c frozen chopped spinach
1 tsp chia seeds or 1 tbsp flaxseed meal (just looking to add fiber)
Handful of organic blueberries
1 tbsp sunflower seed butter
Directions
Blend all ingredients in a blender & serve
No-mess oatmeal bake
Oatmeal and toddlers are like oil and water, they simply do not mix. Unless, of course you bake the oatmeal and serve it in bar form! This was truly a life altering moment for me.
Ingredients
2c oatmeal
1c almond flour
2 mashed bananas
¼ c coconut oil, melted and cooled
1 tbsp vanilla extract
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
Splash of milk (your choice)
Handful of raisins (can omit)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Mix ingredients thoroughly then bake in a coconut oil greased pan (9x9) for 28-30 minutes
Cut and serve once cooled
Spinach almond muffins
Ingredients
3 eggs
1 cup cooked & pureed spinach
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ripe banana, mashed
1/4c coconut oil, melted but cooled
2c almond flour
2 tbsp coconut flour
1/4c flaxseed meal
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
In separate bowls, mix wet and dry ingredients
Incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture
Let sit for 5 mins allowing the flaxseed meal to fully absorb the wet mixture
Portion into silicon lined muffin cups
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, depending on your oven
Popeye Pancakes
Makes 10 silver dollar pancakes
Ingredients
2 eggs
1 tbsp coconut flour
2 tbsp flaxseed meal
Splash of unsweetened almond milk
3 tbsp pureed spinach
Dash of cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Melt unsalted butter in a pan over medium heat
Beat eggs in a bowl
Add all ingredients and mix thoroughly
Spoon a small amount of batter into the heated pan
Cook until edges are crispy, and then flip
Serve and enjoy!
Pancakes do not need to be served with syrup; my little guy loves his with sunflower or nut butter
kitchen essentials
There are certain items I keep in the fridge or pantry at all times. My toddler goes from happy to hungry in seconds and I’ve found that having certain foods readily available make both our lives better. Here they are! Scroll right to see all my faves.
