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Four colorful, healthy, and varied cold lunch ideas for toddlers, prepped in stainless steel and teal lunchboxes with fruits, vegetables, and protein.

Delicious & Easy Cold Lunch Ideas for Toddlers

This recipe provides a simple and customizable cold lunch idea perfect for toddlers, featuring a deconstructed 'taco' or 'nacho' style meal with various healthy components.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 1 toddler
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lunch Components
  • 1 serving tortilla chips
  • 1/4 cup protein (black beans, shredded chicken, ground beef)
  • 2 tablespoons shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup vegetables (cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, lettuce, etc.)
  • 2 tablespoons guacamole, salsa, or sour cream
  • 1 small apple or fruit of choice

Equipment

  • bento-style lunch box

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pack all prepared ingredients into separate compartments of a bento-style lunch box.

Notes

This lunch is highly customizable based on your toddler's preferences and what you have on hand. Ensure all ingredients are cut into age-appropriate, bite-sized pieces to prevent choking hazards.