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73 Finger Foods for Toddlers

These easy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack foods are perfect for little ones to eat with their hands.

By The Editors of Epicurious

September 17, 2018

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
1/73
Cauliflower-Carrot Cheesy Tots
Cauliflower and carrot—in place of the usual potato—add sweet, vegetal flavor and a good dose of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins to this irresistible play on tater tots.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
2/73
Sheet-Pan Eggs
Want to make eggs ahead of time? Bake them in a sheet pan, slice and chill for up to three days, and serve them with avocado slices for toddlers—and in breakfast sandwiches, wraps, and quesadillas for the rest of the family.
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3/73
No-Bake Energy Bites with Oats and Dried Cherries
These coconut- and oat-studded bites come together in just one bowl—keep them on hand for a healthy anytime pick-me-up.
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Photo by Alex Lau
4/73
Kids' Chicken Katsu
Cutting chicken cutlets into small strips makes them perfect toddler-approved finger food.
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Photo by Alex Lau
5/73
Oat and Apple Pancakes with Yogurt
The oats and fruit in this batter will start your kids' day on the right nutritional foot—even with a generous glug of maple syrup poured over the top. Cut the healthy pancakes into strips and let toddlers dip them into yogurt sauce or maple syrup.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Rhoda Boone, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
6/73
Mini Beef and Mushroom Patties
These mini burger patties are versatile and family-friendly. Make a big batch to freeze and serve the patties alongside veggies and cheese for your toddler, and as sliders, on top of grain bowls, or in pita sandwiches for the rest of the family.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
7/73
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Wheat germ lends a good dose of vitamins to these delicious, kid-friendly muffins, while boosting the nutty flavor.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Monica Pierini
8/73
10-Minute Chicken Flatbreads With Hummus and Yogurt
Serve all the toppings for this exceptionally fast flatbread dinner in separate bowls so each family member can build their dinner plate just like they like it.
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Photo by Aubrie Pick
9/73
Rice Balls With Salmon Filling (Onigiri)
Onigiri is a quintessential Japanese food made by families for breakfast, lunch boxes, and picnics.
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10/73
Make-Ahead Sheet-Pan Meatballs
This is the simplest way to make a large batch of meatballs that you can turn into a variety of dinners, from pasta to soup to sandwiches.
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Photo by Carl Kravats
11/73
Muffin Cup Veggie Omelets
Baking eggs and veggies in muffin tins makes them portable and manageable for little ones to gnaw on as a handheld breakfast.
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12/73
Kid-Friendly Peanut Sauce
Serve small slices of chicken breast and vegetables alongside this addictive, kid-approved peanut dipping sauce.
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13/73
Elvis-Inspired Peanut Butter Banana Waffles
Elvis famously loved peanut butter and banana sandwiches, often with bacon. It was that delicious combo that led to these family-friendly waffles.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt
14/73
Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas With Carrot and Mango Slaw
A tangy cilantro-lime yogurt dipping sauce and a pretty carrot- and mango-ribbon slaw add a refreshing twist to this crowd-pleasing dinner.
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