Toddler Sunday Meal Prep: Five Easy Recipes

Ingredients

• 1.25 cup all-purpose flour (For banana bread muffins)
• 1 tsp baking powder (For banana bread muffins)
• 0.5 tsp baking soda (The source states “1/2 baking soda”; teaspoon inferred)
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon (For banana bread muffins)
• 0.25 tsp salt (For banana bread muffins)
• 3 medium bananas (For banana bread muffins)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup (For banana bread muffins)
• 2 tbsp oil or melted butter (For banana bread muffins)
• 1 large egg (For banana bread muffins)
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (For banana bread muffins)
• 0.25 cup chocolate chips (Optional; for banana bread muffins)
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (For brownie pancake bars)
• 0.333 cup maple syrup (For brownie pancake bars)
• 1.5 cup milk (For brownie pancake bars)
• 3 eggs (For brownie pancake bars)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (For brownie pancake bars)
• 3 cup all-purpose flour (For brownie pancake bars)
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (For brownie pancake bars)
• 2 tsp baking powder (For brownie pancake bars)
• 0.5 tsp salt (For brownie pancake bars)
• 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips (For brownie pancake bars)
• 6 eggs (For spinach-cheese egg bites)
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Plus more to sprinkle on top)
• 0.25 cup cottage cheese (Blended)
• 0.5 cup spinach (Chopped)
• 0.5 cup tomato (Chopped)
• 0.25 tsp onion powder (For spinach-cheese egg bites)
• 0.25 tsp salt (Optional)
• 0.125 tsp black pepper (For spinach-cheese egg bites)
• 1 package crescent rolls (For burger bombs; package weight not stated)
• 0.5 lb ground beef (For burger bombs)
• 0.25 tsp onion powder (For burger bombs)
• 0.25 tsp black pepper (For burger bombs)
• 0.25 tsp garlic powder (For burger bombs)
• 0.25 tsp paprika (For burger bombs)
• 0.25 tsp salt (For burger bombs)
• 1 tbsp ketchup (For burger bombs)
• 1 tsp mustard (For burger bombs)
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese (For burger bombs)
• 1 egg (For egg wash)
• sesame seeds (For topping; amount not stated)
• 1 cup broccoli florets (Finely chopped)
• 0.333 cup panko breadcrumbs (For broccoli-cheese bites)
• 0.75 cup potato (Mashed)
• 1 egg (For broccoli-cheese bites)
• 0.5 cup shredded cheese (For broccoli-cheese bites)
• 0.5 tsp onion powder (For broccoli-cheese bites)
• 0.25 tsp garlic powder (For broccoli-cheese bites)
• 0.25 tsp salt (For broccoli-cheese bites)

Steps

1. 1

   For the banana bread muffins, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add the bananas, maple syrup, oil or melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix into a batter. Fold in the optional chocolate chips.

2. 2

   Bake the banana bread muffins at 350°F for 16 minutes.

3. 3

   For the brownie pancake bars, combine the applesauce, maple syrup, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then mix to form the batter. Stir in the mini chocolate chips.

4. 4

   Spread the brownie pancake batter in a 10-by-15-inch baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 10–15 minutes.

5. 5

   For the spinach-cheese egg bites, blend the cottage cheese. Combine it with the eggs, shredded cheddar, chopped spinach, chopped tomatoes, onion powder, optional salt, and black pepper.

6. 6

   Transfer the egg mixture to the baking vessel and sprinkle additional cheddar cheese on top.

7. 7

   Bake the spinach-cheese egg bites at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.

8. 8

   For the burger bombs, season the ground beef with onion powder, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Mix in the ketchup, mustard, and cheddar cheese.

9. 9

   Wrap the seasoned beef mixture in the crescent rolls and place the portions for baking. Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

10. 10

    Bake the burger bombs at 375°F for 12–15 minutes.

11. 11

    For the broccoli-cheese bites, combine the finely chopped broccoli, panko breadcrumbs, mashed potato, egg, shredded cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.

12. 12

    Shape or portion the broccoli mixture for baking.

13. 13

    Bake the broccoli-cheese bites at 375°F for 20–25 minutes.

Notes

The source gives ingredient lists and baking temperatures/times but does not specify muffin-tin size, egg-bite or broccoli-bite pan size, burger-bomb assembly details, or storage instructions. The amount of sesame seeds is unspecified. The banana muffin ingredient line appears to omit the unit for the baking soda; 1/2 tsp is inferred.

Nutrition per serving

• meal prep
• toddler-friendly
• family-friendly
• muffins
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• egg bites
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