If you’re short on time but still want to feed your toddler nutritious, homemade meals — this one’s for you! 💛
In today’s video, I’m sharing 3 easy toddler meals under £5 that are simple, quick, and budget-friendly. Perfect for busy mums, picky eaters, and little ones who love variety. Each recipe can also be frozen for later — because some evenings, we just need to grab and reheat!
👩🍳 In this video, you’ll find: ✔️ Easy, healthy toddler meal ideas ✔️ Freezer-friendly recipes for busy evenings ✔️ Picky-eater approved meals ✔️ Under £5 each — perfect for family budgets
🥦 1. Broccoli Tots (Veggie Tots)
Ingredients:
1 medium head of broccoli 1 egg 40g breadcrumbs 30g grated cheddar 1 tbsp flour
Steps: Steam broccoli until soft, then chop finely. In a bowl, mix broccoli, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, and flour. Shape into little “tots” with your hands. Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
4 eggs 40g grated cheddar ½ small courgette, grated ½ small carrot, grated 1 tsp oil
Steps: Preheat oven to 180°C. Whisk eggs, add cheese + grated veg. Grease a muffin tin, pour in mixture. Bake 15–18 minutes until set.
🥧 3. Mini Lentil Shepherd’s Pies (No Meat)
Ingredients:
150g red lentils 1 small onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tsp mixed herbs 200ml veggie stock 3 medium potatoes, mashed with splash of milk & butter
Steps: Cook lentils in stock until soft (~15 mins). In a pan, sauté onion + carrot, add tomato puree & herbs. Stir lentils into veg mix. Spoon into small ramekins or oven dish. Top with mashed potato. Bake at 200°C for 15–20 mins until golden.
⏱️ Timestamps (Chapters)
0:00 Intro – 3 meals under £5 0:25 Recipe 1: Broccoli Tots 4:05 Recipe 2: Mini Egg Muffins 7:36 Recipe 3: Lentil Shepherd’s Pies 12:51 Final thoughts + toddler meal tips
🌟 Why You’ll Love These:
✔️ Simple ingredients you already have ✔️ Perfect for picky eaters ✔️ Freezer-friendly ✔️ Under £5 per meal ✔️ Great for the whole family
👶 Remember: Toddler tastes change all the time — if they reject something this week, try again next week! Little wins add up 💛
