The World of Toddler Snacks

I have recently been doing alot of research for little finger food or snacks for my sons second birthday.  I have been challenged now that my son is eating more to find healthy and interesting food ideas that he will actually eat. If you have a toddler then you know how challenging it can be. And I find now that he is entering his terrible two stage or should I say in it he is more and more picky and wont even put anything in his mouth unless it looks interesting. With that said I thought i would list some of the ideas / recipes that I have found in hopes that it may help someone as they have helped me.  And remember the more visually appealing the more likely your toddler will eat it.. be creative :)

1: Jello boats.. Take an orange and cut in half. scoop out the insides fill it with berries and Jello let set in the refrigerator. cut into quarters and use a toothpick and piece of paper to make a sail...

2: Hummus and pita or veggies..

3: Cucumber canoe ..   Hollow out half a cucumber and fill with tuna salad or egg salad..

4:Fruit and yogurt parfaits.

5: Cookie cutter sandwiches..

6: Banana bread .. ( add some chocolate chips and your toddler wont say no)

7: Cooked cherry tomatoes.. Fill with rice mixed with some goat cheese and bake.. yummm

8: Mini Quiche.. ( freeze for an easy snack on those days you dont want to cook )

9: Mini pizzas :  Make your own mini pizza on an english muffin half or even pita bread.. A touch of tomato sauce , cheese and whatever toppings you choose.

10: lettuce, cheese and meat wraps..  ( my son loves these)

11: Veggie/fruit/cheese  plate..  ( cucumber ,baby carrots grated ,  cheese, berries or orange pieces)

12: Fruit bars.. ( love, love , love these )

13: Mini pancakes or crepes topped with applesauce

14: Cheerios , quaker oat squares, dried fruit in small pieces and chocolate chips  mixed together for a trail mix.

15: Mini muffins.

16:  yogurt with fruit to dip in it .

17:  Fruit smoothies.. There are tons of recipes out there on the internet and if you have a magic bullet they are so easy to make!!

18: Meat balls ..

19: Crackers and tzatziki...

20: hard boiled eggs.

21: Yam Fries.   What little one could resist.

22: Fruit salad

23: pinwheel sandwiches.. add desired filling and roll.

24: French toast sticks.

25: Quesadillas  ( cheese and cut into small slices)


If you have any ideas to contribute I would love to hear them.  Please feel free to comment below :)