WHAT’S ON THE PLATE: SNACKS

Snacks = mini-meals. Like meals, snacks should be nutritionally dense and include a variety of foods.

Snack serving = ½ toddler serving sizes

Do offer snacks but limit snacks to no more than 3 per day

If possible offer at each meal and in ½ portions at each snack

• Serve with milk or water

• 1 protein 

• 1 carb 

• 1 fat source if the protein is lean

• 1 vegetable or 1 fruit

TODDLER SNACK

3 slices ripe pear

4 tbsp whole milk cottage cheese

¼ c. dry whole-grain cereal

TODDLER SNACK

1-2 whole-grain crackers

1-2 tbsp cheese bites

1-2 tbsp turkey bites

1-2 slices/pieces fresh fruit

TODDLER SNACK

3-4 cucumber slices

1 tbsp hummus

2 triangles whole wheat pita bread

TODDLER SNACK

2 tbsp cooked chicken, diced or thin strips

2 ripe avocado slices

2 tbsp diced tomatoes

¼ whole-grain tortilla

TODDLER SNACK

¼ C. whole milk Greek yogurt

2 tbsp berries

¼ slice whole-wheat toast 

with almond butter

TODDLER SNACK

½ ounce of tofu squares

2 tablespoons of brown rice

2 tablespoons of sauteed broccoli and carrots

And a dab of low salt soy sauce