🥭 Healthy Toddler Snacks You Can Make in Minutes


Quick & Healthy Toddler Snacks You Can Make in Minutes | Dr TAN’s Meal Guide

Introduction

If you have a toddler at home, you already know how often “Mummy, I’m hungry!” rings through the house.
Toddlers are full of energy and curiosity and their little tummies need frequent, healthy refuelling.

But that doesn’t mean you must rely on sugary, store-bought snacks.


Here are 5 quick, homemade toddler snacks you can make in minutes. They are all nutritious, affordable, and kitchen friendly.

1. Banana & Oat Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 2 tablespoons oats
  • 1 egg

Method:
Mash the banana, add oats and egg, mix well, and fry small scoops on a lightly oiled non-stick pan.

Why it’s great:
Naturally sweet, rich in fibre and protein; soft enough for toddlers’ little mouths.

2. Sweet Potato Bites

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 1 teaspoon olive or coconut oil

Method:
Peel, dice, toss in oil, and bake or air-fry till tender.

Why it’s great:
Packed with Vitamin A and slow-release carbs to keep your toddler satisfied longer.

3. Fruit & Yoghurt Pops

Ingredients:

  • Plain yoghurt
  • Mashed banana or puréed mango
  • Optional: bits of fruit

Method:
Mix yoghurt and fruit purée, pour into ice moulds, and freeze for 1–2 hours.

Why it’s great:
Cool, creamy, and calcium-rich. It's perfect for sunny afternoons.

4. Avocado Toast Squares

Ingredients:

  • 1 slice of wholewheat bread
  • ½ ripe avocado

Method:
Mash avocado, spread on toast, and cut into bite-sized squares.

Why it’s great:
Healthy fats for brain development and soft texture for tiny teeth.

5. Plantain Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe plantain
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons flour (or oat flour)
  • Pinch of cinnamon

Method:
Blend all ingredients and bake for 10–15 minutes in muffin cups.

Why it’s great:
Naturally sweet and nutrient-rich. It's a guilt-free snack toddlers love.

Keep snacks simple, colourful, and fresh.

Toddlers eat with their eyes first, so use fun shapes, small bowls, or bright fruit colours to make food exciting.

Remember, the goal is not just to fill their bellies, but to build healthy eating habits early.

📘Final Thoughts

Healthy snacks don’t have to be complicated or costly. With just a few fresh ingredients, you can make nutritious treats your toddler will actually enjoy.

For more inspiration, check out Dr TAN’s Meal Guide for Babies and Toddlers — a Nigerian-inspired collection of wholesome recipes for children aged 6 months to 4 years.

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