The Good Life - September/October 2021

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G OOD

Food

Lunch Box Staples for Toddlers BY CHANTELLE NUT TLEY

THE MENU These recipes are pe rfect for large batch cooking . Plan for a day of prep yielding a couple weeks of supply!

Mini Spinach & Banana Oat Pancakes Pumpkin Waffles Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Tots Chicken or Turkey Bites Now that your little one has mastered sampling all the purées, it’s time to graduate to finger foods. For me, this stage has been the most fun so far. You can create nutrition-packed bites that their chubby little fingers and tummies can handle. Plus, for many this is when daycare starts, and packed lunches become a daily (and never-ending) routine.

Teriyaki Rice with Quinoa & Veggies Cups Banana Oat Power Bites Cheesy Broccoli Bites

CHANTELLE NUTTLEY is the marketing manager for Nature’s Fare Markets and new mom. She is passionate about cooking, baking, and natural wellness.

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