Finger Foods

If you are trying to avoid wheat or gluten for the first 1-2 years of life or if you are just trying to minimize the amount your toddler eats, you may be wondering, "What finger foods am I going to feed my child without crackers and cheerios?"

Have no fear. There are plenty of options to keep a hungry toddler satisfied.

-Brown Rice Cakes either by themselves or topped with tahini
-Freeze dried fruits (I love these! They provide the crunch that your child wants and are still as nutritious as fresh fruit). You can typically find freeze dried blueberries, bananas, peas, strawberries, and apple at your local health food store.
-Raisins
-Olives (Cece's fav), diced
-Avocado, diced
-Toasted Seaweed sheets (yes I am talking about the stuff that your roll sushi with!) Your toddler has likely tried to eat paper. This is like eating paper...only better!
-Peas. Always keep a bag of organic frozen peas around.
-Diced Sweet Potatoes. I like to cut them up (leave the skins on), drizzle with grapeseed oil, season with any herbs, and roast for 35 mins at 350 F. Make 4-5 potatoes at a time and put them in individual containers for a fast and easy snack!