FEEDING LITTLE MISS MADELYN : MINI MEALS

we L.O.V.E to eat. i have never loved cooking but since i began baby led weaning with madelyn i have come to enjoy being in the kitchen. feeding the little ones can sometimes be difficult and repetitive, which is one of the reasons why i have loved the baby led weaning approach. madelyn has been eating mostly everything we eat from the beginning. it has helped us to plan healthier well balanced dinners and to try new things. she hasn't become too picky just yet so it's been so fun to watch her explore.

i'm thought i share a few of madelyn's favorite meals that i make most often.

for breakfast

french toast, strawberries & yogurt: on the weekends when i have the time in the morning we enjoy breakfast together. a favorite for both of us is french toast with fruit. 

scramble eggs w/ cheese, toast & fruit: madelyn pretty much loves anything with cheese so this is a quick one to make. 

waffles & pancakes w/ fruit: once every other week i will make pancakes and freeze them to pop into the toaster for her breakfast during the week. i also buy the frozen whole wheat kashi waffles. both are usual served with fruit or yogurt for a quick weekday breakfast that little m loves.

for lunch & dinner

cheese ravioli, broccoli & fruit: i buy the buitoni mini ravioli and prepare it for madelyn's lunch, she absolutely love it.  it's quick and easy.

chicken pasta w/ broccoli & avocado: i toss store bought rotisserie chicken with pasta and steamed broccoli. easy and we use the rest of the chicken for other meals.

cheese quesadilla, avocado & fruit: one of madelyn's favorites.

avocado toast & fruit: i love avocados and i am so happy that my little one does too. i'm pretty sure she would just eat avocados and fruit all day everyday if she could.

fish, mixed veggies & fruit: m has really enjoyed fish lately, she has only eaten mahi mahi and salmon.

spaghetti w/ beef meatballs & fruit: oh this girl loves her meatballs, it's so funny because she usually only cares for chicken but you give her a meatball and she wants more. we don't eat a lot of red meat by we have been enjoying more spaghetti lately because m loves it so much. plus, i really love watching her eat it, it's just the cutest.

deli turkey meat, cheese & fruit: i am not a fan of turkey but i try and introduce all kinds of foods to m even if i don't prefer it. she loves turkey which has made it easy for a quick meal.

grilled chicken, yellow squash & fruit: chicken is absolutely one of m's favorites. she will eat it any way. i always pair it with a veggie and some fruit.

madelyn has learned to say "mmmm," and usually says it throughout her whole meal. it's beyond cute. 

 

we have the oxo tot sprout high chair, i really love it. it is so easy to clean and can grow with her.  while eating madelyn wears the oxo tot roll up bib, this is the best. it has a little catch pocket that her food falls into and she loves to reach in there and get it out. i have a few and even have one that i carry in my diaper bag.

madelyn uses this playtex straw cup, which i love. she began using this around 7 months to drink water and it just amazed me how quickly she learned to use it (maybe took her a day.)

i hope this is helpful for you mamas! i know that i'm always looking for new ideas for m's meals so if any of you have some ideas for fun new meals that your little one loves, please share with me. 

hope you all are enjoying a beautiful memorial day weekend with everyone you love. xo