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A grid of six meal-prepped containers featuring healthy and varied toddler lunch ideas for a 1-year-old, including roasted chicken, fruits, vegetables, and mini mozzarella.

Easy & Healthy Toddler Lunch Ideas for Your 1-Year-Old

A quick and nutritious spinach and cheese sandwich recipe perfect for toddlers, ready in minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups baby spinach (loosely packed)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 pieces whole grain bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Equipment

  • food processor or blender
  • skillet

Method
 

Main Instructions
  1. Blend spinach, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and cumin in a food processor or blender until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  2. Spread a thin layer of the spinach mixture onto two slices of bread, then place the remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches; lightly butter the outsides of each sandwich.
  3. Warm a skillet over medium heat and cook each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side until warmed through and the cheese is melty.
  4. Serve the cooked sandwiches warm, cut into convenient slices or cubes for toddlers.
  5. Store any leftover spinach mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days to prepare additional sandwiches later.

Notes

Any leftover spinach mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days to make additional sandwiches.