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The big list of easy toddler snack ideas

Toddlers snack a lot.

At least, that’s what it can seem like when you’re the mom in charge of thinking up snack ideas every day!

Which is why today I’m sharing a big list of easy toddler snack ideas that you can go to when you run out of your own ideas!

Toddler snacking tips that have worked for me

Snacking on leftovers

I love checking the fridge for leftovers to reuse for snack-time. You might be surprised to see things like soup on the list below… but if you happen to have some in your fridge, and your toddler will eat it, why not heat up a small bowl for a healthy afternoon snack?

Offering a variety

Does every toddler like to think that they’re in charge, or was that just my kids?!

Either way, I find that my toddlers were always happiest when I gave them 2-3 snack choices.

That doesn’t mean it has to be complicated. For example, I might put out a graham cracker, a few raspberries, and a dab of yogurt for dipping. Then my kids could choose what/how they wanted to eat.

Knowing the choking hazards

Make sure you know what’s safe for your child’s age. Some of the snacks below might need to be cut up into safe sizes/shapes.

I’m a fan of baby led weaning, and found the chapter on choking in this book to be really helpful in understanding how to keep my kids from choking.

OK, that’s all the tips I have. On to the list!

The BIG LIST of easy toddler snack ideas:

  • Cooked apples with cinnamon
  • A banana with peanut butter
  • A clementine
  • Baked potato cubes
  • String cheese
  • Cubed cheese
  • Cucumber spears with hummus
  • A hardboiled egg
  • Toast with avocado
  • Yogurt
  • Cottage cheese
  • A smoothie
  • Raisins
  • Cut melon
  • Oatmeal
  • Crackers: Wheat Thins, Triscuits, Oyster Crackers, Ritz Crackers, Saltines, Graham Crackers, Goldfish Crackers, Cheez-Its
  • Blueberries
  • Cut grapes
  • Deviled eggs
  • Quesadilla strips
  • A waffle, pancake, or french toast
  • Baked sweet potato
  • Quiche
  • A scrambled egg
  • Chicken or tuna salad on crackers
  • Bean salad
  • Applesauce
  • Sliced mango
  • Kiwi
  • A soft pretzel
  • Muffins: Bran, oatmeal, blueberry, pumpkin, banana, etc.
  • Strawberries
  • Baked oatmeal
  • A sliced pear
  • A cup of soup
  • A cup of chili
  • Raspberries or blackberries
  • Fruit salad
  • Pickles or olives
  • Pimiento cheese on crackers
  • Cookies: Nilla Wafers, Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams
  • Cheese or peanut butter sandwich crackers
  • Fruit or applesauce pouches
  • Rice cakes
  • Dry cereal: Kix, Cheerios, Fruit Loops, and Oatmeal Squares
  • Veggie straws
  • Babybel cheese
  • Yogurt squeeze pouches
  • Chocolate milk boxes
  • Bars: Granola bars, cereal bars, Nutri-Grain bars, soft-baked oatmeal squares
  • Deli meat: Turkey, ham, chicken, salami or pepperoni
  • Yogurt parfaits
  • Rotisserie chicken
  • English muffins
  • Cinnamon toast
  • Veggies with hummus or dip
  • Eggs cooked over-easy with toast
  • Cubed chicken, ham, or turkey

Printable Toddler Snack List

I’ve created a printable shopping list with all of these snack ideas on it. Click the button below to download your copy, and take it with you the next time you go grocery shopping.

Get your list!

Conclusion

Hopefully this list gave you a few new toddler snack ideas that you hadn’t thought of before. If you don’t see your favorite on my list, please let me know in the comments, and I’ll keep adding to the list.

Happy snacking!

-Laura

P.S. Don’t forget to pin this list for later, so you can pull it up next time you’re in the grocery store. 😉

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