Freezer Lunches For Toddlers
on Jun 27, 2023
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One of my favorite hacks for feeding toddlers is to keep meals in the freezer! That way you can batch make them and not have to cook every day. I want to share 4 of my favorite meals that I love to have in the freezer at all times with you! This is sure to make your life SO. MUCH. EASIER. You can find all 4 ideas below, with their recipe attached. I hope you enjoy!
#1: Bean and Cheese Burritos
You can add whatever you want to these basic burrito’s, but these are perfect for the freezer! I love to serve with a side of rice, tomatoes, or avocado! What a quick, easy meal.
I like to use fajita sized flour tortillas. I also buy refried beans in a can and heat them up before I make these! You can easily make a bunch of these at once and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Bean and Cheese Burrito
Ingredients
- Refried beans
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Tortilla, (I use fajita size flour tortillas)
Instructions
- Transfer refried beans to a microwavable bowl. Warm up refried beans in the microwave (about 30 seconds to a minute).
- Lay tortillas out. On one side, place refried beans. Add cheese on top. Starting on one side, roll the burrito up.
- Place the burritos in a pan on the stove. Over medium heat, cook each side until slightly browned and the burrito stays together.
- Eat right away, or store in the freezer up to 3 months.
TO DEFROST
- Take burrito out of the freezer and defrost for about 30 seconds in the microwave.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
#2: Mini Pizza
Pizza is an awesome lunch because it is so versatile and you can add so many different toppings! Here’s a hack to add more veggies to this: add pureed carrot into the pizza sauce. You can’t even taste it! I also love to add spinach to the top of our pizzas.
I use mini naan dippers that I find at the store to make these pizzas. You can also use a bagel, normal bread, or a tortilla!
Mini Pizzas
Ingredients
- Naan dippers
- Pizza sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Toppings: pepperoni, spinach, onion, etc
Instructions
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- On a naan dipper, spread pizza sauce. Then add cheese and any toppings.
- Place in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
TO DEFROST
- Take pizza out of the freezer and microwave for about 30 seconds.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
#3: Sandwich roll ups
There are lots of different sandwich roll ups you can make and freeze, but these are my favorite to make! You can take them out in the morning, and within a few hours they will be defrosted and ready to eat!
If you don’t have tortillas, you can also just make these on normal bread. Making these into roll ups makes eating sandwiches so much fun for kids!
Sandwich Roll Ups
Ingredients
- Tortillas
- Deli meat
- Sliced cheese
- Mayo and mustard
Instructions
- Lay out a tortilla. Spread mayo and mustard.
- Add the 1-2 pieces of deli meat. Add 1-2 pieces of sliced cheese.
- From one side, roll up the tortilla. Slice into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Store in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months.
TO DEFROST
- Take out of the freezer and microwave for about 15-20 seconds. You can also take them out in the morning and leave them out for a few hours and they will be completely defrosted by lunchtime!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
#4: Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels
These broccoli cheese pinwheels are a FAVORITE in our house!! They are so yummy, and so easy to make! Not to mention, these are perfect for the freezer. You need to try these today!!
Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Open a can of crescent roll dough. Lay it out flat and make sure there are no gaps in the dough.
- Spread a layer of cream cheese over the dough.
- Add chopped steamed broccoli (I use frozen broccoli, which I microwaved to steam).
- Add as much cheddar cheese as you want on top.
- Starting at one end, roll the whole thing up.
- Cut into 1 inch pieces. Place the pinwheels the baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes or until dough is cooked and golden brown.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Great simple recipes. Thank you for sharing!!!