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Meal Prep Sundays: Dinner Edition

by Mighty Team

Easy, Mighty Meals for Babies and Toddlers

Sundays are for slowing down, planning ahead—and maybe even sneaking in a few meals that make weeknights way less chaotic. This week’s Meal Prep Sunday is all about dinnertime. Whether you’ve got a baby learning to self-feed or a hungry toddler to satisfy, these simple, nutrient-packed recipes are designed to be prepped in advance to make mealtime more manageable. 

Bonus? They all include our Nutty Puffs for a boost of peanut protein and just the right crunch.

Recipe 1: 🥕 Sweet Potato Veggie Fritters

Perfect for: Babies 9+ months 
Makes: ~10 mini fritters
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month

A soft, flavorful fritter packed with veggies and a protein punch—perfect for tiny hands and developing taste buds.

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and grated (about 1 cup packed)

  • ½ cup finely grated zucchini (squeeze out excess moisture)

  • 1 small carrot, peeled and grated

  • 1 egg (or flax egg: 1 tbsp flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water)

  • ¼ cup finely crushed Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs

  • 2 tbsp whole wheat flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)

  • 1 tsp ground flaxseed (optional, for extra nutrition)

  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder (omit for younger babies)

  • Dash of cinnamon (optional—complements sweet potato)

  • Olive oil or avocado oil for pan frying

Instructions:

  1. Prep veggies: Grate sweet potato, zucchini, and carrot. Squeeze out moisture, especially from zucchini.

  2. Mix: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until the mixture holds together.

  3. Form fritters: Scoop 1 tbsp of the mix and flatten into small patties.

  4. Cook: Pan-fry in a little oil over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

  5. Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve whole or cut into strips for younger babies.

👩🍳 Meal Prep Tip:

Freeze extras on a baking sheet, then transfer to a storage container. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven for a quick weekday meal or snack.

Recipe 2: 🍜 Thai-Inspired Peanut Noodles

Perfect for: Toddlers 12+ months
Makes: ~3 toddler portions
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days

A fun finger-food dinner with creamy peanut sauce, veggies, and a little crunch on top. Think toddler pad thai—but way easier.

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz rice noodles (or small pasta like fusilli)

  • 1 small carrot, grated or julienned

  • ¼ cup finely chopped steamed broccoli or snap peas

  • 1 tbsp smooth natural peanut butter

  • 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos (omit if under 1)

  • 1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin sauce)

  • ½ tsp lime juice (optional)

  • ¼ tsp grated ginger (optional)

  • 2 tbsp finely crushed Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs (for topping)

Instructions:

  1. Cook noodles: Prepare according to package directions. Drain and cool.

  2. Steam veggies: Steam or sauté carrots and broccoli until soft but not mushy.

  3. Make sauce: Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, water, lime juice, and ginger until smooth.

  4. Toss: Combine noodles with sauce and veggies.

  5. Top: Finish with a sprinkle of crushed Peanut Butter Puffs for crunch and protein.

👩🍳 Meal Prep Tip:

Make the noodles and sauce ahead of time and store separately. Add the Puffs just before serving to maintain their crunch.

Recipe 3: 🍮 Vanilla Pudding (Dessert Bonus!)

Perfect for: The whole family
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days

A creamy, naturally sweetened pudding that feels like dessert, but skips refined sugars and artificial flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 2 ¾ cups whole milk

  • 3 egg yolks

  • ½ cup maple syrup

  • 4 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter

  • Banana Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs (Crunchy topper!)

Instructions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk milk, egg yolks, maple syrup, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon.

  2. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened (about 10 minutes).

  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter.

  4. Pour into ramekins and chill until set.

Optional serving idea: Top with crushed Banana Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs or fresh fruit before serving.

That’s a Wrap!

With just a little prep on Sunday, you’ve got a weeknight dinner plan your little ones will actually eat—and you’ll feel good about serving. Don’t forget to tag us @missionmightyme if you try any of these recipes—we love seeing your Mighty Meals in action!

 

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