ONE DAY SAMPLE MENU13 TO 18 MONTHS
BreakfastFrench Toast Fingers with Maple Yogurt/1/4 cup whole milk/1 small banana, sliced
Snack1/2 cup iron-fortified cereal/1/4 cup raspberries/1/2 cup whole milk
Lunch2 ounces cooked ground beef/1/2 cup cooked broccoli/1/4 cup brown rice or Unfried Rice with Pork and Vegetables
Snack1 slice whole-wheat toast, cut up/Red Pepper Hummus with Steamed Carrot Dippers
DinnerBrothy Lentils with Goat Cheese/1/4 cup well-cooked chopped green beans/1/2 cup whole milk
ONE DAY SAMPLE MENU13 TO 18 MONTHS
Breakfast1/2 cup iron-fortified breakfast cereal/Blueberry-Banana Yogurt Smoothie
Snack1 to 2 ounces string cheese (diced)/1/4 cup raspberries
Lunch2 ounces cod baked with olive oil/Cheesy Soft Polenta/1/3 cup well-cooked, chopped asparagus
Snack1 ounce whole-wheat pita slices/2 tablespoons mashed white beans/1/2 cup whole milk
Dinner1/4 cup whole-wheat pasta, well-cooked/1/3 to 1/2 cup well-cooked, chopped beets/Mini Broccoli Frittatas
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