Nutritious Toddler & Baby-Led Weaning Meal Plan: Easy, Healthy Recipes for All!

I created this one month-long list of meals with a specific person in mind—a parent trying to find multiple healthy meals to make for their toddler while introducing solids to a new baby for the first time while also using baby led weaning *cough* (me). However, anyone can benefit from this list, even if you're just looking for easy, healthy meals and snacks for yourself. The ingredients are nutritious and minimally processed, though you can and should substitute as needed to fit your specific lifestyle.

Each week, you'll find a shopping list to get started, followed by daily meal ideas. I started with meals for toddlers, and then provided a baby-led weaning (BLW) version of the same meal. Many of the meals from week to week are similar, which makes shopping more convenient. You can use leftover ingredients from one week in the next, reducing waste and saving money on your grocery trips. 

This list is only to give you an idea and a basic outline for incorporating healthy eating, toddler meals, and BLW altogether and should not serve as more than that. Be mindful of any allergies and make substitutions accordingly. It's important to continue offering regular snacks, and drinks to your child and formula/breastmilk for babies under 1 year old. Also, many toddlers I know can be picky eaters, if they refuse one or more of these meals try to offer something that you know they like afterwards to ensure they're eating enough. Baby steps.

 

Week 1


Shopping List

Produce:

  • Bananas 

  • Apples

  • Avocados

  • Sweet potatoes

  • Broccoli

  • Carrots

  • Spinach

  • Bell peppers

  • Zucchini

  • Mixed veggies (frozen or fresh)

  • Berries (strawberries, blueberries)

  • Pears (optional)

Protein:

  • Chicken breasts

  • Ground turkey

  • Eggs

  • Salmon

  • Tofu (optional)

Dairy:

  • Greek yogurt

  • Cottage cheese

  • Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella)

Grains/Bread:

  • Whole wheat tortillas 

  • Whole wheat bread

  • Whole wheat pasta

  • Brown rice

  • Oats

  • Granola 

Pantry/Etc:

  • peanut/almond butter (unsweetened)

  • Hummus

  • Olive oil

  • Honey

  • Cinnamon

  • Salt and pepper

  • Tomato sauce

  • Canned black beans

  • Whole wheat breadcrumbs

Meal Plan


Monday

        Breakfast

  • Toddler: oatmeal with fresh banana slices

  • Baby: oatmeal with mashed banana

Lunch

  • Toddler: turkey and avocado roll ups

  • Baby: slices of avocado and small pieces of turkey

Dinner

  • Toddler: mini fritattas with chopped broccoli and bell peppers

  • Baby: steamed broccoli florets and bell pepper strips

Tuesday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: Greek yogurt with honey and berries

  • Baby: Greek yogurt and berry quarters

Lunch

  • Toddler: sweet potato and black bean quesadillas

  • Baby: steamed sweet potato wedges and mashed black beans

Dinner

  • Toddler: chicken and veggie stir-fry (carrots, broccoli, snap peas)

  • Baby: small pieces of cooked chicken and steamed carrot sticks

Wednesday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: banana pancakes

  • Baby: small pieces of banana pancakes

Lunch

  • Toddler: zucchini veggie pasta

  • Baby: soft cooked pasta pieces and steamed zucchini sticks

Dinner

  • Toddler: homemade chicken nuggets with steamed veggies

  • Baby: small pieces of baked chicken and steamed broccoli florets

Thursday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: smoothie bowl

  • Baby: pre-loaded spoon with smoothie and soft fruit pieces

Lunch

  • Toddler: whole wheat pita pizzas with fine chopped veggies

  • Baby: soft cheese strips and pieces of cooked veggies from the pizza

Dinner

  • Toddler: salmon with sweet potato

  • Baby: flaked salmon pieces and soft sweet potato wedges

Friday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: scrambled eggs with spinach

  • Baby: soft pieces of scrambled egg with cooked spinach

Lunch

  • Toddler: hummus and veggie sticks 

  • Baby: steamed carrot, cucumber, bell pepper sticks with a little hummus

Dinner

  • Toddler: homemade fish sticks with veggies

  • Baby: flaked fish pieces and steamed peas

Saturday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: whole wheat toast with almond butter and banana slices

  • Baby: toast strips with a thin layer of almond butter and banana slices

Lunch

  • Toddler: chicken salad wrap

  • Baby: small pieces of chicken and thin slices of celery

Dinner

  • Toddler: veggie stir-fry with tofu

  • Baby: soft tofu strips and cooked bell pepper strips

Sunday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: cottage cheese with pineapple chunks

  • Baby: cottage cheese and soft pineapple pieces

Lunch

  • Toddler: mini turkey meatballs with steamed veggies

  • Baby: crumbled turkey meatballs and steamed mixed veggies

Dinner

  • Toddler: baked ziti with spinach

  • Baby: soft pasta pieces and cooked spinach strips





Week 2


Shopping List

Produce:

  • Bananas

  • Apples

  • Avocados

  • Sweet potatoes

  • Broccoli

  • Green beans

  • Bell peppers

  • Zucchini

  • Spinach

  • Mixed veggies (fresh or frozen)

  • Cucumbers

  • Ripe pears

Protein:

  • Chicken breasts and thighs

  • Ground turkey

  • Eggs

  • Salmon (or sub cod or tilapia)

  • Canned tuna

Dairy:

  • Plain greek yogurt

  • Cottage cheese

  • Cheese (for quesadillas and for sandwiches)

Grains/Bread:

  • Whole wheat tortillas

  • Whole wheat pita

  • Whole wheat bread

  • Whole wheat pasta

  • Quinoa (or sub couscous)

  • Brown rice

Pantry/Etc:

  • Hummus

  • Olive oil

  • Dijon mustard

  • Mayonnaise 

  • Salt and pepper

  • Garlic powder



Meal Plan


Monday

        Breakfast

  • Toddler: whole wheat pancakes with blueberries

  • Baby: small pieces of whole wheat pancakes and halved/quartered blueberries

Lunch

  • Toddler: grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup

  • Baby: strips of grilled cheese and spoonfuls of soup

Dinner

  • Toddler: baked chicken tenders with sweet potato fries

  • Baby: small pieces of baked chicken and sweet potato fries

Tuesday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: scrambled eggs with cheese and spinach

  • Baby: soft pieces of scrambled egg and cooked spinach pieces

Lunch

  • Toddler: tuna salad with whole wheat crackers

  • Baby: flaked tuna and cucumber strips

Dinner

  • Toddler: meatballs with mashed potatoes and green beans

  • Baby: crumbled meatballs and soft green beans

Wednesday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: greek yogurt with honey and granola

  • Baby: greek yogurt and soft fruit slices

Lunch

  • Toddler: chicken and avocado wrap

  • Baby: small pieces of chicken and avocado slices

Dinner

  • Toddler: veggie stir-fry with rice

  • Baby: cooked veggie strips and soft rice

Thursday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: whole wheat toast with peanut butter and apple slices

  • Baby: toast strips with a thin layer of peanut butter and apple slices

Lunch

  • Toddler: cheese and veggie quesadilla

  • Baby: soft strips of cheese and cooked veggie strips

Dinner

  • Toddler: baked salmon with quinoa and steamed carrots

  • Baby: flaked salmon pieces and steamed carrot sticks

Friday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: smoothie with spinach banana and berries

  • Baby: pre-loaded spoon with smoothie and soft banana slices

Lunch

  • Toddler: turkey and cheese roll ups

  • Baby: small pieces of turkey and cheese (heat turkey if cold cut)

Dinner

  • Toddler: spaghetti with meat sauce

  • Baby: small pieces of soft pasta and meat sauce

Saturday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: cottage cheese with strawberries

  • Baby: cottage cheese with small strawberry pieces

Lunch

  • Toddler: egg salad sandwich 

  • Baby: small pieces of hard-boiled egg and soft avocado slices

Dinner

  • Toddler:chicken and veggie skewers with brown rice

  • Baby: small pieces of chicken and steamed veggie strips

Sunday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: whole wheat muffins with banana 

  • Baby: small pieces of muffin and banana slices

Lunch

  • Toddler: hummus with pita bread and veggie sticks

  • Baby: pita bread strips and steamed veggie sticks

Dinner

  • Toddler: baked ziti with mixed veggies

  • Baby: soft pasta pieces and steamed mixed veggies




Week 3



Shopping List

Produce:

  • Bananas 

  • Apples

  • Avocados

  • Sweet potatoes

  • Broccoli

  • Carrots

  • Spinach

  • Bell peppers

  • Zucchini

  • Ripe peaches

  • Pears (optional)

Protein:

  • Chicken breasts and thighs

  • Ground turkey

  • Eggs

  • Salmon or Cod

Dairy:

  • Plain greek yogurt

  • Cottage cheese

  • Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella)

Grains/Bread:

  • Whole wheat tortillas

  • Whole wheat bread 

  • Whole wheat pasta

  • Brown rice

  • Oats 

  • Granola

Pantry/Etc:

  • peanut/almond butter

  • Hummus

  • Olive oil

  • Honey 

  • Cinnamon

  • Salt and pepper

  • Whole wheat breadcrumbs


Meal Plan


Monday

        Breakfast

  • Toddler: oatmeal with apples and cinnamon

  • Baby: oatmeal with small, soft, apple pieces

Lunch

  • Toddler: chicken and cheese quesadilla

  • Baby: small pieces of chicken and soft cheese

Dinner

  • Toddler: turkey meatloaf with mashed sweet potatoes

  • Baby: small bits of turkey meatloaf and mashed sweet potatos

Tuesday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: smoothie bowl with granola and berries

  • Baby: pre-loaded spoon with smoothie and soft berries halves/quarters

Lunch

  • Toddler: veggie pasta

  • Baby: soft pasta pieces and cooked veggie sticks

Dinner

  • Toddler: baked cod with quinoa and steamed broccoli 

  • Baby: flaked cod pieces and steamed broccoli florets

Wednesday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: whole wheat bagel with cream cheese and cucumber

  • Baby: bagel strips with cream cheese and cucumber sticks

Lunch

  • Toddler: turkey and avocado sandwich

  • Baby: small pieces of turkey and avocado slices

Dinner

  • Toddler: chicken and veggie stir-fry with brown rice

  • Baby: small pieces of chicken and steamed veggie sticks

Thursday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: greek yogurt with honey and peaches

  • Baby: greek yogurt and soft peach slices

Lunch

  • Toddler: cheese and spinach stuffed whole wheat pita

  • Baby: soft strips of cheese and cooked spinach strips

Dinner

  • Toddler: baked chicken drumsticks and sweet potato fries

  • Baby: small pieces of chicken and sweet potato fries

Friday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: scrambled eggs with tomatoes and cheese

  • Baby: soft pieces of scrambled egg and tomato slices

Lunch

  • Toddler: tuna and avocado wrap

  • Baby: flaked tuna and avocado slices

Dinner

  • Toddler: spaghetti with turkey meatballs

  • Baby: small pieces of soft pasta and meatball

Saturday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: whole wheat waffles with blueberries

  • Baby: small pieces of waffle and halved/quartered blueberries

Lunch

  • Toddler: hummus with whole wheat pita and veggie sticks

  • Baby: pita strips and steamed veggie sticks

Dinner

  • Toddler: baked salmon with couscous and green beans

  • Baby: flaked salmon pieces and steamed green beans

Sunday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: cottage cheese with pineapple and toast

  • Baby: cottage cheese and small pineapple pieces

Lunch

  • Toddler: chicken salad with whole wheat crackers

  • Baby: small pieces of chicken and soft cucumber sticks

Dinner

  • Toddler: vegetable lasagna

  • Baby: soft pasta pieces and cooked veggie strips



Week 4



Shopping List

Produce:

  • Bananas

  • Apples

  • Avocados

  • Sweet potatoes

  • Broccoli

  • Green beans

  • Bell peppers

  • Zucchini

  • Ripe peaches

  • Pineapple

  • Spinach

  • Mixed veggies

Protein:

  • Chicken breasts and thighs

  • Ground turkey

  • Eggs

  • Tilapia or salmon

  • Canned tuna

Dairy:

  • Plain greek yogurt

  • Cottage cheese

  • Cheese (for sandwiches and quesadillas)

Grains/Bread:

  • Whole wheat bread

  • Whole wheat tortillas

  • Whole wheat pasta

  • Couscous

  • Brown rice

  • Oats

  • Granola

Pantry/Etc:

  • Hummus

  • Olive oil

  • Dijon mustard

  • Mayonnaise

  • Salt and pepper

  • Garlic powder



Meal Plan


Monday

        Breakfast

  • Toddler: oatmeal with pears and cinnamon

  • Baby: oatmeal with small, soft, pear pieces

Lunch

  • Toddler: turkey and cheese roll-ups

  • Baby: small pieces of turkey and cheese

Dinner

  • Toddler: baked chicken tenders with steamed carrots

  • Baby: small pieces of baked chicken and steamed carrot sticks

Tuesday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: smoothie with spinach, mango, and banana

  • Baby: pre-loaded spoon with smoothie and soft banana slices

Lunch

  • Toddler: egg salad on whole wheat toast

  • Baby: small pieces of hard boiled egg and toast strips

Dinner

  • Toddler: beef and veggie stir-fry with rice

  • Baby: small pieces of beef and steamed veggie sticks

Wednesday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: whole wheat pancakes with strawberries

  • Baby: small pieces of pancake and slices strawberries

Lunch

  • Toddler: chicken and avocado wrap

  • Baby: small pieces of chicken and avocado slices

Dinner

  • Toddler: baked tilapia with quinoa and steamed broccoli

  • Baby: flaked tilapia pieces and steamed broccoli florets

Thursday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: greek yogurt with honey and raspberries

  • Baby: greek yogurt and soft raspberry halves/quarters

Lunch

  • Toddler: cheese and spinach whole wheat quesadilla

  • Baby: soft cheese and cooked spinach strips

Dinner

  • Toddler: turkey meatloaf with mashed potatoes and peas

  • Baby: small pieces of turkey meatloaf and mashed potatoes

Friday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: scrambled eggs with spinach and cheese

  • Baby: soft pieces of scrambled egg and cooked spinach

Lunch

  • Toddler: veggie pasta 

  • Baby: soft pasta pieces and cooked veggie strips

Dinner

  • Toddler: baked salmon with couscous and green beans

  • Baby: flaked salmon pieces and steamed green beans

Saturday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: whole wheat bagel with cream cheese and sliced apples

  • Baby: bagel strips with cream cheese and apple slices

Lunch

  • Toddler: turkey and cheese sandwich 

  • Baby: small pieces of turkey and cheese

Dinner

  • Toddler:chicken and veggie skewers with rice

  • Baby: small pieces of chicken and steamed veggie strips

Sunday

Breakfast

  • Toddler: cottage cheese with pineapple and whole wheat toast

  • Baby: cottage cheese and soft pineapple pieces with toast strips

Lunch

  • Toddler: tuna salad with whole wheat crackers

  • Baby: flaked tuna and cucumber sticks

Dinner

  • Toddler: baked ziti with mixed veggies

  • Baby: soft pasta pieces and steamed mixed veggies

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