Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich
Makes 1 sandwich. Serving sizes: Adults – 1 sandwich, Toddlers – ½ sandwich
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
□ Non-stick cooking spray
□ 2 slices whole grain bread
□ 2 tablespoons peanut butter
□ ½ banana, thinly sliced
Directions:
- Spread one slice of bread with peanut butter and thinly sliced bananas. Place other slice of bread on top to make a sandwich.
- Warm frying pan on medium heat.
- Spray outer sides of bread with cooking spray.
- Lay sandwich in frying pan once pan has warmed.
- Fry and flip sandwich as needed until bread becomes golden and toasted.
For Babies 6 months and older:
Purée a ¼ of a banana with 2 tablespoons water or breastmilk.
Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich
Per ½ sandwich
Calories: 190
Total Fat: 9g
Carbohydrate: 24g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 8g
Sodium: 234mg
Pizzas Just for Me!
Makes 2 pizzas. Serving sizes: Adults – 1 pizza, Toddlers – ½ pizza
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
□ 2 whole wheat pita breads or whole wheat tortillas
□ ½ cup tomato sauce
□ ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
□ ½ cup vegetables of your choice: bell pepper, spinach,mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes, chopped or sliced
(fresh or frozen)
□ 1 tablespoon herbs of choice: basil, oregano, thyme, chopped (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Sauté vegetables for 5 minutes or cook in microwave for 2 minutes.
- Spread ¼ cup tomato sauce on each of the pita breads.
- Sprinkle mozzarella on each pita bread.
- Add vegetables on pizzas to your liking. Sprinkle herbs over top.
- Place on baking sheet, bake 10 minutes, or until edges appear browned and cheese is melted.
- Let cool for a couple minutes and enjoy!
For babies 10 months and older:
Cut whole wheat pita bread into bite-sized pieces and moisten with tomato sauce.
Pizzas Just for Me!
Per ½ pizza
Calories: 125
Total Fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrate: 21g
Sugar: 1.5g
Protein: 8g
Sodium: 430mg
Quick Veggie Quesadilla
Makes 1 quesadilla. Serving sizes: Adults – 1, Toddlers – ½
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
□ 1 whole wheat tortilla
□ ¼ cup red or green bell peppers, chopped
□ ¼ avocado, sliced
□ 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (optional)
□ 2 slices of cheese
Directions:
- On the tortilla, spread out the bell peppers, avocado slices, and cilantro.
- Cover with cheese slices.
- Bake or broil until cheese has melted.
- If broiling, watch carefully as cheese may burn quickly.
For Babies 10 months and Older:
Cut quesadillas into bite-size pieces and cool for baby.
Quick Veggie Quesadilla
Per ½ Quesadilla
Calories: 145
Total Fat: 5g
Carbohydrate: 17g
Sugar: 2.5g
Protein: 8g
Sodium: 365mg
Roasted Root Vegetables
Makes 4 cups. Serving sizes: Adults – 1 cup, Toddlers – ½ cup
Preparation Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
□ 3 potatoes, sweet potatoes, or yams
□ 2 turnips, rutabagas, or beets
□ 2 carrots
□ 2 tablespoons olive oil
□ 2 teaspoons dried thyme, basil, sage,
or herb of choice
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Peel and cut potatoes, turnips, carrots, or substitutions into pieces of about the same size: about ½ inch thick, so they will cook evenly.
- Toss the vegetables with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with herbs.
- Put the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast, stirring and turning the vegetables occasionally, for 45 minutes, or until tender when poked with a fork.
For babies 8 months and older:
Cool the cooked vegetables and cut into finger food sized pieces or pulse in the blender until desired texture.
Roasted Root Vegetables
Per ½ cup serving
Calories: 115
Total Fat: 4g
Carbohydrate: 19g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 70mg
Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole
Makes 4 cups. Serving sizes: Adults – 1 cup, Toddlers – ½ cup
Preparation Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
□ 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
□ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
□ 2 large apples, cored, and chopped
□ ¼ cup all purpose flour
□ 2 tablespoons butter, melted
□ ¼ cup chopped pecans
Directions:
- Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes or until tender when poked with a fork. Drain and cool.
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease a 7x11 inch baking dish.
- Layer sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and apples in the prepared baking dish.
- In medium bowl, mix flour, butter, and pecans. Sprinkle over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
For babies 8 months and older:
Reserve a couple pieces of cooked sweet potato and apple, mash with a fork, and mix with a small amount of water or breast milk. Cool completely before serving.
Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole
Per ½ cup serving
Calories: 150
Total Fat: 4g
Carbohydrate: 26g
Sugar: 11g
Protein: 3g
Sodium: 92mg
Tomato & Hamburger Mac
Makes 5 cups. Serving sizes: Adults – 1 cup, Toddler – ½ cup
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
□ 2 tbsp tomato sauce
□ 2 diced tomatoes
□ 1 dash of Worcestershire sauce
□ 1 cup lean ground beef or ground turkey, cooked
□ 1¼ cup whole wheat macaroni noodles, cooked
□ ⅓ cup fresh, frozen or canned peas
□ ⅓ cup fresh, frozen or canned carrots
Directions:
- In a medium sauce pan, combine sauce, tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add the cooked ground turkey, noodles, peas, and carrots.
- Heat over medium heat for 10 minutes or until warm. Serve warm in bowls.
For babies 6 months and older:
Purée 2-4 tablespoons of plain, cooked turkey with a small amount of water or breast milk. Cool completely before serving.
Tomato & Hamburger
Per ½ cup serving
Calories: 70
Total Fat: 2g
Carbohydrate: 8g
Sugar: 1.5g
Protein: 6g
Sodium: 50mg
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Makes 5 cups. Serving sizes: Adults – 1 cup, Toddlers – ½ cup
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
□ 1 pkg. uncooked cheese-filled tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
□ 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise, then sliced thinly
□ 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
□⅓ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or low-fat plain yogurt
□ ½ cup frozen green peas (thawed)
□ 1 clove garlic, minced
Directions:
- Cook refrigerated tortellini according to package instructions.
- In a serving bowl, add zucchini, tomatoes, mayonnaise or yogurt, peas, and garlic to drained tortellini.
- Mix gently, cover and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
For babies 8 months and older:
You can puree cooked zucchini and tomatoes together for a tasty dish for baby.
Tortellini Salad
Per ½ cup serving
Calories: 130
Total Fat: 4g
Carbohydrate: 18g
Sugar: 1.5g
Protein: 5g
Sodium: 216mg
Tortilla-Black Bean Soup
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
□ 1 tablespoon canola oil
□ 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
□ 1 yellow onion, diced
□ 2 cloves garlic, minced
□ 2 teaspoons ground cumin
□ 1-32oz. carton low-sodium chicken broth
□ 2 cups water
□ 1 cup frozen corn kernels
□ 1-15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
□ ½ cup tortilla chips, crushed
Directions:
- Heat oil in large stock pot. Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and onion, cook until tender.
- Add cumin, broth, and water. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Add corn and black beans. Add fresh cilantro if desired. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
- Ladle soup into bowls, sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips.
For babies 8 months and older:
Puree soup mixture (without chips) for baby. Cool completely before serving.
Tortilla-Black Bean Soup
Per ½ cup serving
Calories: 60
Total Fat: 1g
Carbohydrate: 5g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 7g
Sodium: 79mg
Tuna Melt
Makes 4 melts. Serving sizes: Adults – 1, Toddlers – ½
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
□ 1- 6-ounce can chunk light tuna, packed in water
□ 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
□ ¼ cup red or green bell pepper, chopped
□ 1 stalk celery, chopped
□ ½ teaspoon dill (optional)
□ 4 slices whole wheat bread
□ ½ cup reduced-fat mozzarella or cheddar cheese, grated
Directions:
- Mix tuna, mayonnaise, bell pepper, celery, and dill.
- Spread ¼ of mixture on each slice of bread and top with cheese.
- Broil in oven for 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
For babies 10 months and older:
Cut pieces of bread into bite sized pieces and moisten as needed.
Tuna Melt
Per ½ tuna melt
Calories: 80
Total Fat: 2g
Carbohydrate: 9g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 8g
Sodium: 266mg
Tuna Tomatoes
Makes 8 tomatoes. Serving sizes: Adults – 2, Toddlers - 1
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
□ 1- 12 oz. can of Chunk Light tuna, in water, drained
□ 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
□ ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
□ 1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
□ ½ cup red apple, peeled and chopped
□ 4 fresh medium tomatoes, halved and hollowed out
Directions:
- Mix together tuna, pickle relish, mayonnaise, chopped egg, and apple in large bowl until tuna is well coated with mayonnaise and moist.
- Scoop salad into hollowed tomatoes until full; add black pepper to taste if desired.
- Serve with whole grain crackers, if desired.
For babies 6 months and older
Boil an extra egg and mash egg yolk with fork for baby. Discard egg whites.
Tuna Tomatoes
Per 1 tomato half
Calories: 110
Total Fat: 2.5g
Carbohydrate: 9g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 11g
Sodium: 266mg