Easter Food Ideas For A Toddler

Pretzels are easy for toddlers to eat and have strong religious roots.

Easter presents a wonderful opportunity to expand your child's palate and instill a love of world foods. Cultures around the world have diverse culinary traditions and Easter related foods, ranging from buns to boiled eggs. Your child may be reluctant to try these new foods, but instead of giving in and heating up fries, try tempting him with bite-size morsels, lots of praise, and fun dipping sauces.

Hard Boiled Eggs

Dye eggs with natural colorings from vegetables if you're worried about chemicals.

For a light lunch before Easter services, hard boiled eggs are a nutritious holiday treat. To spark your toddler's interest in this new way of eating eggs, boil the eggs overnight. Once they've cooled, dye them with natural dyes or food coloring. Set them aside to dry in the refrigerator, where they can keep cold overnight. For a snack, wrap the colored egg in a colorful handkerchief to make it an extra special treat.

Middle Eastern Platter

Middle Eastern treats for dessert are a good incentive to finish eating hummus.

During Easter, discussions of the Holy Land are likely to come up, presenting an opportunity to introduce your toddler to Middle Eastern food. Take advantage of your child's curiosity and present the food as "things people in the Bible ate." Put together a platter of Middle Eastern foods your child can pick and choose from. Kid friendly options include hummus, lentils, kebabs, pitas, lamb, and aromatic rice.

Hot Cross Buns and English Fare

Hot cross buns are sold in stores throughing the English speaking world during Easter. (reference 2)

Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter food in England and the United Kingdom. Hot cross buns for breakfast can make a tasty family tradition on Easter. Serve fresh fruit and eggs with the buns for a balanced meal. Another idea is to serve a traditional English breakfast, which includes sausages, rashers, fried tomatoes, mushrooms and baked beans.

Pretzels

Pretzels originated in Europe, and are still traditionally served during Lent in many places. The shape of pretzels themselves is historically meant to signify two arms folded in prayer. Make a batch of soft pretzels and top them with a variety of seasonings, like garlic, mustard, or cheese. Your toddler will have fun eating a meal with his hands and experiencing new flavors.

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