4-Week Toddler Lunch Plan

This week introduces more texture variety and gently spiced, toddler-safe flavors to keep little ones curious and engaged at mealtime.

Lunch Recipe
Sweet Potato & Lentil Mash
A filling, iron-rich combo that’s smooth and comforting.

Ingredients
½ small sweet potato (peeled, chopped)
2 tbsp cooked red lentils
Pinch of cumin (optional)

Instructions
1. Boil sweet potato until soft.
2. Mix with cooked lentils and mash together.
3. Add a pinch of cumin for flavor. Let cool before serving.

Lunch Recipe
Egg & Avocado Sandwich Squares
Soft, creamy, and full of healthy fats and protein.

Ingredients
½ ripe avocado
1 boiled egg yolk (or whole egg if ready)
1 small slice soft wholegrain bread

Instructions
1. Mash avocado and egg together.
2. Spread onto bread and cut into small squares or fingers.

Lunch Recipe
Soft Rice Balls with Veggies
Easy-to-grip balls packed with flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients
¼ cup cooked rice
1 tbsp grated carrot or zucchini (lightly steamed)
1 tsp sesame or olive oil

Instructions
1. Mix rice, veggies, and oil.
2. Form into small balls with clean hands.
3. Serve warm or room temperature.

Lunch Recipe
Chicken & Veggie Mini Patties
Soft and flavorful bites with lean protein.

Ingredients
¼ cup cooked minced chicken
1 tbsp grated zucchini or carrot
1 tsp flour or breadcrumbs

Instructions
1. Mix ingredients into a soft dough.
2. Form into mini patties and pan-fry until cooked through.
3. Cool before serving.

Lunch Recipe
Spinach & Cheese Mini Muffins
A grab-and-go soft muffin with hidden greens.

Ingredients
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp finely chopped spinach (lightly cooked)
1 tbsp shredded cheese
1 tbsp flour

Instructions
1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Spoon into mini muffin tray.
3. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes until set. Let cool.

Lunch Recipe
Couscous with Veggie Purée
A fluffy and fast lunch with smooth blended vegetables.

Ingredients
¼ cup cooked couscous
¼ cup steamed mixed vegetables (e.g., carrot, zucchini, peas)

Instructions
1. Blend veggies into a smooth purée.
2. Mix with couscous until creamy and soft. Serve warm.

Lunch Recipe
Mashed Banana & Peanut Butter Wrap
A sweet and protein-rich roll-up for toddlers over 12 months.

Ingredients
½ ripe banana
1 tsp smooth unsweetened peanut butter
1 soft mini tortilla

Instructions
1. Mash banana and mix with peanut butter.
2. Spread on tortilla, roll up tightly, and slice into pinwheels.

---

Week 4 ☛ Here