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Did you know that when a child is involved in the preparation of their food, they are more likely to try it? Not only will this help your picky eater eat more things, but it will help you get more things done in the kitchen while being able to keep an eye on your toddler. Have your toddler climb up in their Toddler Tower and begin cooking!

1. Peanut Butter and Banana Bears

Ingredients:

Sliced Bread

Bananas

Nut Butter (any that you prefer)

Topping of choice - chocolate chips, coconut shavings, blueberries, etc.

Instructions:

Simply peel the banana and cut the bananas into circular slices. Then spread the nut butter on the slice of bread with a knife or have your child help by spreading with the back of a spoon. Finally, place the bananas and blueberries on the buttered bread in the shape of a cute bear! 

2. Rainbow Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

As many different fruits as you would like.

Instructions: 

Prep all your fruits by cutting them into small slices. Then have your little one sort them into different bowls to organize them. Make this into a game of matching and identification! Finally, have your child mix and stir the fruit salad all together!

3. Froyo Bites

Ingredients: 

Plain Yogurt, 1 cup 

Strawberries, 1 cup 

Or 

Blackberries, 1 cup

Instructions:

Measure out a cup of plain yogurt and a cup of the fruit of your choice. Blend the yogurt and fruit in a blender or food processor. Then take a small ice cube tray that makes bite-size ice normally and fill it with the mixture. Placing these in the freezer for around 2 hours will create a perfect solid yet soft froyo bite. If left in the freezer longer they will just need a little time to defrost before eating. 

4. Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups

Ingredients:

Sliced Deli Ham

Cheese sticks or cheese slices

Instructions:

Layer a couple of slices of ham on top of each other and then take a cheese stick and place it at the top of the pile and begin to roll the slices onto the cheese surrounding the stick. From then you can slice the roll up into small bite-size pieces that are easier to eat for little ones. 

5. Homemade Granola Bars

Ingredients:

2 cups of quick-cooking oats

1 cup of nut butter

¼ cup of honey, use more if needed

½ cup mini chocolate chips

½ cup of sliced almonds

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined. Add more nut butter and honey if the ingredients aren’t sticking together. In an 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper, press the mixture into the pan. Place the pan into the freezer for 45 minutes to an hour, then remove it from the pan and cut it into rectangles.

Make cooking with your toddler fun and easy with the help of the Simplay3 Adjustable Toddler Tower and the Sibling Step Stool available on Simplay3.com and Amazon!