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Easy and Healthy Holiday Toddler Recipes

Looking for some fun and festive holiday snack and meal ideas!? Here are my favourite easy and healthy holiday toddler recipes! And no, you don't need to be Martha Stewart or spend hours cutting out tiny shapes to make these recipes. You can whip up all of these quite quickly and they are also perfect for your little one to join in and help decorate!

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I love bringing in a little festive fun to my kid's snacks but honestly with a toddler and a baby, I do not have time to be making elaborate recipes. So these holiday recipes are all created with the busy parent in mind! They also all incorporate wholesome ingredients for your little one.

Here are my favourite holiday snacks and meals for kids and toddlers!

1
Reindeer pancake with strawberry and banana scarf.
Reindeer Pancakes
Your little one will LOVE these cute reindeer pancakes! These pancakes are fluffy and moist and are perfect for little hands. This is a great recipe to involve your child in decorating the reindeer's face.
Reindeer Pancakes
2
Fruit Christmas tree snack on white plate and white marble background.
Fruit Christmas Tree Snack For Toddlers
A simple and healthy fruit Christmas tree is a perfect festive snack for little ones! No crazy elaborate fruit tree here, these trees take less than 5 minutes to make and pair with Greek yogurt for a balanced snack!
Fruit Christmas Tree
3
Fruit candy canes made from strawberry and banana with yogurt dip in the middle in a white bowl.
Fruit Candy Canes
Quite possibly the easiest and fastest toddler snack to put together! These holiday themed fruit candy canes can be made in less than 5 minutes and can be paired with some yogurt or cottage cheese for a complete balanced snack!
Fruit Candy Canes
4
Two avocado toast Christmas Trees on white plate decorated with red tomatoes and cheese star.
Avocado Toast Christmas Trees
A festive twist on the classic avocado toast! These Avocado Toast Christmas Trees are made with whole-grain toast, creamy avocado and sprinkled with colourful toppings. This is a super easy-to-make healthy snack or part of a meal!
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5
Gingerbread baked oatmeal in the shape of gingerbread people on a polka dot toddler plate with yogurt.
Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal
This cozy gingerbread baked oatmeal makes the whole house smell amazing. It’s warm, spiced, and just the right amount of sweet. It’s made with blackstrap molasses for a little boost of iron and that classic gingerbread flavour. Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or an easy holiday morning.
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6
healthy peppermint chocolate rice crispy squares on white plate with crushed candy canes.
Healthier Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats
These Healthier Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats are a festive twist on a classic. Made with simple ingredients and they are so easy to make. A fun holiday treat to make with kids!
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Christmas Kids and Toddler Snacks FAQs

How much time do these recipes take to prepare?

These recipes aim to be simple and straightforward. The majority can be made in under ten minutes start to finish, and two recipes need additional cook or set time.

Will these recipes appeal to picky eaters?

The great thing about these recipes is they provide the opportunity for your little one to be involved in! Your child can help decorate the kiwi Christmas trees, or the avocado toast trees. Involving your child in the preparation of food helps increase exposure and support their curiosity towards trying new foods. For more tips on helping with picky eating, check out my blog post here.

Did you make any of these holiday recipes!? I'd love to hear how they went!

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