Dana Nario | toddler-friendly food ideas & recipes

Gave this Christmas tree mini donuts snacktivity a try while the girls nap. Ooh i’m sure they’re going to love this one! 🙌🏻🎄😊 Make snack time fun with this Banana Spinach Donut Recipe and decorate your own donuts 🍌🌱🍩 Ingredients: * 1 & 1/4 cups All purpose flour * 1 large ripe banana * 1 cup of baby spinach * 1 egg * 1/2 cup milk of choice * 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional) * 2 tbsp oil * dash of vanilla extract * 1 tsp baking powder * pinch of salt (optional) - blend spinach, banana, egg, milk, maple syurp, oil, and vanilla extract in a blender until smooth - in a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder & salt (optional) - Stir together wet and dry ingredients until just combined. - Tip: Transfer the batter into a ziptop bag or piping bag for easier transfer - I’m using my @bydash donut maker but if you have a silicone donut mold, you can bake these ‘minis’ at 350F for 8-10 min regular size for 10-15 min or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. for this snacktivity you need: • banana spinach mini donut for the tree • cocoa mini donuts for the tree trunk (optional) • powder sugar glaze • christmas sprinkles & pomegranate seeds for toppings/ ornaments • or use any toppings you’d like head over to my stories to see more holiday snacktivity that you might want to try with your kiddos! . . . . #toddlersnacks #toddlersnackideas #toddleractivity #kidsactivityideas #kidsfood #kidsfoodideas #snacktivity #snacktime😋 #holidayrecipes #holidaytreats #holidayfun #holidayfood #kidsfoodinspo #foodart #snackideasforkids

It’s still 8:00 am somewhere right? 😅❤️ come make breakfast with me! it’s been a while since I made savory French toast!! Here’s how I make it. You need: • 6 rolls, sliced into halves ( or you can use any type of bread that you like) • 2 eggs • 1/3 cup of whole milk • 3 tbsp grated cotija cheese • herbs: chives, leaks & parsley • butter for cooking - in a shallow dish/plate, combine all the ingredients to make savory French toast batter including chopped herbs. - heat a nonstick frying pan or griddle and melt some butter - soak bread in the batter and cook until golden brown and the edges are crisp - serve & enjoy!! On my toddler’s plate: - savory french toast, strawberries & avo slices Mg 9 y.o had the same thing but requested for an additional sunny-side-up egg! 😍🙌🏻🍳 ——— Hope you like this recipe idea!! Like and save for later ❤️🥰 . . . . . #toddlerbreakfast #toddlerbreakfastideas #toddlerfood #toddlerfoodideas #blw #blwideas #blwrecipes #kidsfood #kidsfoodideas #toddlerfoods #easyrecipes #easyrecipesathome #recipeforkids #momcooking #breakfastideas #breakfastfoods #savoryfrenchtoast #babyfoodrecipes #babyfoodideas #babyfriendly #babyfriendlyfood #toddlerapproved #kidsmeals

Lunch idea suitable for babies and toddlers - Cauliflower Alfredo pasta. Served with garlic bread knots + Strawberries and blueberries A super easy and nutritious meal that the whole family can enjoy! This Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce is so creamy and can be made dairy-free! Here’s the recipe: Ingredients: * 1 fresh head of cauliflower, cut into florets * 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced, to taste * 1 cup milk * 2 cups (cauliflower) water or vegetable broth * 3/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional) Instructions: * Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the cauliflower florets for 7 min or until tender if pierced with a fork. Save 2 cups of the cauliflower water. * Toss all the the ingredients in the blender including the cooked cauliflower and blend until smooth and creamy. * Pour the sauce over the pasta of your choice and enjoy! - For leftover sauce, let it cool completely and store it in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later use. - I’m planning to use this as a dip and pizza sauce too! Will share how it turned out once we make them. ~ If you like this recipe please give it a ❤️, save/bookmark it for later, and follow @hellolittlefoodies_ for more 🥰 ~ . . . . #toddlermeal #toddlermealideas #kidsfood #babyfoodideas #blw #blwrecipes #blwlunch #blwinspo #easyrecipesathome #easyrecipeideas #foodforbaby #kidfriendlyfood #kidfriendlymeals #kidfriendlyrecipes #toddlerlunch #toddlerlunchideas #babyfriendly #toddlerdinner #toddlerdinnerideas #familyfriendlymeals

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Hi friends! Dana here from @hellolittlefoodies_ 👋 Today, I’m excited to share a fun recipe in collaboration with @eattherainbow_kids! 🌈 These mini cornbread bites are inspired by her avocado cornbread muffins and are perfect for the whole family to enjoy. 🧡 I started with a box of ready cornbread mix and added mashed avocado for an extra boost of nutrients and flavor. The result? A soft, flavorful bite-sized treat that’s also a great appetizer for Thanksgiving! 🌭 comment ‘cornbread muffins’ to get the full recipe & so you can try them too. Pair these muffins with fruit, mac and cheese, or your favorite sides for a festive and delicious spread. 🌽🍞🥑🍎🧀 . . . #toddlerfood #kidsfoodideas #toddlereats #toddlermeals #toddlerfoodideas #easyrecipeideas #kidsfoodinspo #toddlerfriendly #easyrecipesathome #muffins #corndog #cornbread #kidfriendlyfood #kidfriendlymeals #eattherainbowkids #kidsnacks

🎅🏼✨ Get ready for holiday fun with this adorable cookie kit from @dylbug! Perfect for little hands and big imaginations, this kit pair perfectly with Dylbug’s personalized plates. Make memories decorating cookies with your little ones—just in time for the holiday season! Grab yours now at dylbug.com and start the festive fun! 🎄🍪 #kidsfoodideas #kidsnacks #cookiekits #dylbug #dylbugdressup #holidayfun

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🥄✨ EGG FRIED RICE aka the EASIEST RICE MEAL you’ll ever make! 😅🙌🏻 This was my breakfast solution when I needed something quick, filling, and kid-approved. We are headed to the airport now and this rice meal made sure my litol gremlins are fueled up before our airport dash 🛄🛫 Here is my egg fried rice recipe: Ingredients: • Olive oil • 3 eggs, beaten • 1.5-2 cups day-old jasmine rice • Sauce: • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tbsp honey • 1/2 tsp sesame oil • Onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper (to taste) • Sesame seeds (optional) Instructions: 1. Heat olive oil in a large pan or wok. 2. Add eggs and stir-fry until just set but still moist. 3. Add rice, breaking up any clumps, and toss with eggs. 4. Pour in the sauce, stirring until rice is evenly coated and brown. 5. Remove from heat. Serve hot or let cool for little ones. Enjoy! What’s your go-to meal when you need something quick and easy? ☺️🍽️ @redchef_cookware . . . #toddlerfood #toddlermeals #toddlereats #toddlerfoodideas #toddlerbreakfast #kidsfoodideas #kidsfoodinspo #easyrecipeideas #toddlerfriendly #easyrecipesathome #familymeals #ricemeals #easymeals #easyrecipes

We’re all about breakfast over here, especially when it’s something we can share with our littles! These Mini Pumpkin Banana Pancake Bites are a staple in our house. I can’t take credit for this genius idea, but it’s been a winner for us since the early baby-led weaning days and is still going strong! Plus, they’re totally customizable—flavor options are endless, so they never get old. It’s definitely part of our breakfast rotation! Recipe for these Pumpkin Banana Pancake Bites is below—save it for an easy breakfast hit! 🍌🎃 PUMPKIN BANANA PANCAKE BITES RECIPE 🥞 Ingredients: • 1 banana, sliced • 1 cup flour • 1/2 cup milk • 1 egg • 2 tbsp melted butter • 1 tsp baking powder • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree • 1 tsp cinnamon • Optional: 1 tsp @tinysproutsfoods super-seed booster (chia, flax, etc.) Method: 1. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. 2. Mix in egg, melted butter, milk, and pumpkin puree until smooth. 3. Dip banana slices in batter, then cook in a buttered pan until golden on both sides. Serve warm and enjoy with your little ones! 🥰 Time-Saving Tip: You can also use boxed pancake mix and just add pumpkin puree for a quick twist! 😍 —— Want to watch the recipe reel for this? Comment "recipe reel" and I’ll send you a link! 🎃🥞🍌 . . #toddlerbreakfast #blwbreakfast #blwbreakfastideas #toddlermeals #toddlermealideas #toddlereats #breakfastideas #breakfastforkids #kidsmeal #kidsmealideas #breakfastrecipes #toddlersnack #toddlersnackideas #familyfriendlymeals #easyrecipesathome #easyrecipeideas

Breakfast today: Honey vanilla oatmeal, Tuna melt waffles, Blueberries 🧇🧀🥣🫐 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Golden, crispy, and packed with flavor—this Tuna Melt Waffles’ a family favorite for a reason! Perfectly seasoned tuna, melty cheese, and a hint of crunch from celery come together in waffle form for the ultimate comfort bite. Whether it’s a breakfast, quick lunch or a snack for the littles, this recipe has been loved by so many of you when I first posted this 2 years ago, so I’m sharing it again 🥰 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tip: Swap sweet relish for a touch of lemon juice; if you don’t have sweet relish, this will balance all the flavors together. Who’s ready to dig in? 😍🧇 Recipe below ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Recipe: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ingredients: • 5 oz canned light tuna, drained • 1/4 of a celery stick, minced • Italian parsley, minced • 1 & 1/2 cups shredded cheese of choice (I used Monterey jack cheese for this batch) • 1 egg • 1 tbsp mayonnaise (or full fat Greek yogurt) • 1 tbsp sweet relish (or 1/2 tsp lemon juice for a zesty alternative) • 1/4 cup flour of choice (I used chickpea flour) • 1/4 tsp each: garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Method: 1. Drain water from the canned tuna. 2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until well combined. 3. Heat up a waffle maker and grease with unsalted butter or oil spray. 4. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the tuna mixture onto the waffle maker and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until golden and crispy. 5. Let cool before serving to littles and enjoy! — PS. I need a new waffle maker 😅 send me some brand recos 🥰 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #TunaMelt #Waffle #EasyRecipe #FamilyFavorites #KidsMeal #KidsFoodIdeas #ToddlerMeal #ToddlerFood #ToddlerFoodIdeas #BreakfastInspo #KidsBreakfast #KidsLunch #KidsSnacks #ToddlerSnack #ToddlerBreakfast #WaffleRecipe

Green goodness in a muffin! 🌱💚 These spinach muffins have been a go-to favorite in our home, with a fun green color that the kids absolutely love. I just realized I haven’t shared this recipe before, so if you want the full recipe, comment ‘muffin,’ and I’ll send it your way! These are perfect for snack time, breakfast, or anytime they want something yummy and fun! Happy baking! . . . . #kidseat #kidseatincolor #kidsfoodinspo #kidsfoodideas #toddlerfood #toddlerfoodideas #toddlerfoodrecipe #whatmytoddlereats #easyrecipesathome #easyrecipesformoms #kidsmeal #kidsbreakfast #toddlerbreakfast #blwideas #blwrecipes #breakfastideas #snackideas #kidssnacks #spinachrecipes #spinachmuffins

I just want to share how much we absolutely love these books from @gloobooks ! (definitely not an ad 😅) They recently expanded their collection with two new books. The series, “A Very Asian Guide to…”, explores different cuisines like Filipino, Indian, Vietnamese, and now the newest releases—Japanese, and Malaysian and Singaporean! (There’s also a Korean one we’re hoping to add to our collection soon.) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As someone who’s loved cooking since I was a kid, I would have been over the moon to have something like this growing up. Sharing these stories of Asian cuisines with my own kids is so special. Each book is filled with recipes and traditions from different cultures, making it such a fun, vibrant way for kids to explore food and heritage. As a foodie, I find them amazing, and my kids are just as obsessed!