Quick Healthy Toddler Meals

As a mother of a toddler, I am constantly making sure that I keep something healthy for my little one to snack on between meals. However, busy moms are not afforded the opportunity to make sure that happens when your child is at daycare or granny's house. Or, what about those long road trips with a toddler in tow. Needless to say you won't find many healthy choices for your tot at the rest stops. Here are some ideas to add to your weekly grocery list for the little one:

1. Cheese

2. Whole grain cereal

3. Yogurt

4. Sweet potato chips

5. Low-fat ham

6. Cinnamon toast-Spread butter on toast and sprinkle cinnamon sugar...lightly toast/broil for a yummy sweet treat

7. Whole fruits- are easy to pack on any road trip

8. Trail Mix

9. Ice pops- Using Kool-aid and Popsicle Sticks

10. Frozen grapes- Soothing for teething little ones!

Click for Sweet Potato Chip Recipe!

Sweet Potato Chips
Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Make It
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
2. Wash potatoes. Cut into thin slices, and place in large bowl. Pour oil onto the palms of your hands. Gently rub oil onto sweet-potato slices, tossing to combine. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, tossing in bowl to coat evenly.
3. Place slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes. Turn chips over and bake until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate; cool 5 minutes and serve

~Candy B.