Toddler Recipes: 1-3 Years Old

Feeding a toddler can be tricky at the best of times. Sometimes, it helps to have a few tried-and-true recipes for young toddlers under your belt. That’s where we come in. Here are our best toddler food recipes for 1-year-olds and 2-year-olds, as well as the whole family. Not only are these recipes delicious, we’ve covered all the food groups your little one needs nutritionally, setting them up to be a healthy and happy eater for years to come. Being easy to prepare, these are perfect for busy families.

Three golden-brown veggie patties sit on a white plate with shredded purple cabbage, garnished with rosemary sprigs. The setting is a wooden table with garlic and bread in the background.12 Months +

Chickpea Patties
1 slice of bread, torn into pieces 1 bunch spring onions, sliced 1 small bunch coriander, finely chopped 400g can chickpeas in water, …
Bowl of pasta salad with vegetables and herbs on woven placemat.12 Months +

Rainbow Pasta
1 cup pasta, cooked 1 tsp olive oil ¼ cup cooked peas ¼ cup pumpkin, cut into small cubes and roasted ½ cup cherry …
Slice of fruit and nut loaf beside sliced strawberries and melon on a yellow plate, set on a yellow table; mug and dish in the background.12 Months +

Carrot and Apricot Bread
2/3 cup dried apricots, chopped 1 cup self-raising flour ¾ cup plain flour 1 tsp mixed spice 1 cup brown sugar 250g carrots, grated 1/2 cup …
Golden-brown homemade cookies piled on a light blue, polka-dotted napkin inside a white rectangular dish on a light wooden surface.12 Months +

Apple and Pecan Cookies
2 tsp maple syrup 100g unsalted butter or margarine, softened 100g brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg, lightly whisked 1 cup plain flour ½ …
Slices of a crumbly cake rest on a pink, heart-decorated plate set on a wooden table.12 Months +

Apricot and Pear Slice
1 cup dried apricots, chopped 1 cup dried pears, chopped 1 cup natural yoghurt ¼ cup olive oil 3 eggs, lightly whisked 1 cup brown …