What My 1 Year Old Eats in Our First Apartment

Start by planning out a few simple, balanced meals for the week—think roasted veggies, baked chicken, and rice or pasta. Prep ingredients in advance if you can, like chopping onions or washing greens. This saves time and makes cooking less stressful, especially with a toddler around. Cook everything from scratch as much as possible. I avoid pre-made sauces and frozen meals because I want to know exactly what’s in our food. My son actually loves the flavors, even the collard greens and onions! If you’re feeling lazy, it’s totally fine to take shortcuts sometimes. I’ll grab a rotisserie chicken or use frozen veggies, but I still try to keep things as homemade as possible. Serve meals family-style and let your little one try everything. It’s wild what kids will eat when you give them the chance! #familymeals #homemadefood #toddlerapproved #Food #Cooking