As Aiden started eating solid foods, I quickly learned that making sure she had a balanced diet and was interested in the food she was eating was more challenging than I expected. And just because she liked something yesterday, didn’t mean she was going to like it today – meaning, I was going to have to start getting creative. So, every Sunday, I try to sit down and create a weekly menu for Aiden that is filled with tons of different options. For me, writing out a menu, planning and cooking (some of the things) ahead helps when our days are a little crazier than expected.
Below is a menu for the upcoming week!
Aiden Weekly Menu
These are just suggestions and might not necessarily work for your child. Aiden has 11 teeth and has always been really good with eating tricky textures!
Monday
Breakfast: French Toast w/ Cinnamon + Banana & Raspberries
Lunch: Turkey and Cheese Sandwich, Cooked Carrots, Avocado, Grapes
Dinner: Breaded Chicken, Spaghetti or Zoodles, Asparagus, Broccoli
Snacks: Freeze Dried Strawberries/Bananas, Yogurt, String Cheese
Tuesday
Breakfast: Multigrain Pancakes + Strawberry/ Blueberry
Lunch: Tuna Fish + Cracker or Tuna Sandwich, Mango, Broccoli
Dinner: Ground Turkey Meat, Carrots, Peas, Zucchini, Asparagus, Quinoa
Snacks: Edamame (Shelf off + Halved), Apples, Ritz Crackers
Wednesday
Breakfast: Omelette/Scrambled Eggs + Cheese, Spinach, Onions
Lunch: Tortilla Roll Up – Chicken Deli Meat, Thinly Sliced Colby Jack Cheese, Mayo, Shaved (Super Thin) Cucumber
Dinner: Mexican Crockpot Chicken, Refried Bean, Cheese, Avocado
Snacks: String Cheese, Cuties
Thursday
Breakfast: French Toast, Strawberry, Banana
Lunch: Chicken Apple Sausage (peal the skin off of it), Mac & Cheese, Broccoli
Dinner: Salmon, Butternut Squash, Rice or Sweet Potato Mash
Snacks: Crackers, Raspberries
Friday
Breakfast: Overnight Oats + Banana + PB2 Powder
Lunch: Tuna Sandwich, Apples, Grapes
Dinner: Eat out! Yay!
Snacks: Harvest Snap Peas, Blueberries/Strawberries