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These high-protein recipes for toddlers make it easy to fuel growing bodies with real, balanced meals. From hearty breakfasts to satisfying dinners, each recipe includes nutrient-dense ingredients like eggs, beans, chicken, and Greek yogurt — all in kid-friendly portions and flavors. Perfect for parents looking to add lasting energy and nutrition to everyday meals.

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A bowl of chocolate chia pudding for kids pinit Easy to Make Plate Good for Infants High Protein

Healthy and Easy Chocolate Chia Pudding For Kids

8 hrs 10 mins Beginner
A braised chicken thigh, apple pieces, and squash cubes are shown atop mashed potatoes. pinit Easy to Make Eat your Veggies High Protein

Braised Chicken with Apples And Squash | Easy Fall Dinner

55 mins Beginner
A cup of healthy apple quinoa drink is shown dusted with cinnamon. pinit Easy to Make Plate Good for Infants High Protein

Healthy Apple Quinoa Drink Your Toddler Will Love

35 mins Beginner
Homemade pizza dough for kids, here shown in finished form as a pepperoni pizza. pinit Easy to Make High Protein cup Toddler Favorite

The Best and Easiest Homemade Pizza Dough For Kids

36 mins Beginner
A toddler pancake recipe that draws inspiration from kaiserschmarnn, a torn Austrian pancake, is presented as a bowl full of bites and sided with jam. pinit Sour Good for Picky Eaters High Protein cup Toddler Favorite

The Toddler Pancake Recipe You’ll Actually Want to Eat (Kaiserschmarrn)

45 mins Intermediate
A dozen meatballs swim in a savory cherry sauce. pinit Easy to Make High Protein cup Toddler Favorite

Cherry Glazed Meatballs – A Sweet & Savory Dinner Kids Will Love

20 mins Beginner
Chocolate quinoa crisps for kids are presented in small star and circle shapes. pinit Easy to Make High Protein cup Toddler Favorite

Chocolate Quinoa Crisps for Kids – A Fun & Healthy Snack

25 mins Beginner
A bowl full of kibbeh, ground beef and couscous croquettes, is displayed, pinit Easy to Make Plate Good for Infants High Protein

A New Twist For Leftover Ground Beef: Kibbeh

1 hr 25 mins Beginner
Short ribs for toddlers, here presented in a braise of orange, soy, and honey, and presented atop of spaetzle. pinit Easy to Make Plate Good for Infants High Protein

The Best Short Ribs For Toddlers (And You)

3 hrs 20 mins Beginner
Healthy banana pudding, featuring layers of banana cream, banana slices, and graham cracker crumbs pinit High Protein Quick Meals cup Toddler Favorite

Healthy Banana Pudding For Toddlers (and Adults, too)

15 mins Beginner
strawberry cheesecake overnight oats toddler breakfast ideas pinit Easy to Make High Protein cup Toddler Favorite

The Best Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats For Toddlers

4 hrs 10 mins Beginner
toddler protein muffins pinit Easy to Make Sour Good for Picky Eaters High Protein Vegetarian Meals

A Kid Friendly Protein Muffin To Serve With Soups And Stews

22 mins Beginner