Easy Meals to Eat While Feeding Your Baby

There are quite a few things that you’ll learn as you go during your parenting journey. One of the first might be that you are hungry all the time! Whether it be because you’re breastfeeding, pumping [a combination of both] or that you’re up at 3 a.m. formula or bottle feeding your new addition, the hunger can strike at any moment.

Having one handed meals and snacks ready to go can be a lifesaver. No matter the time of day or what you’re doing with your baby, sitting down for a meal that requires a fork and knife is a surefire way to make sure your baby will start fussing and require some TLC. That’s where having easy meals ready to go comes in handy (or having a Nightingale to free up both your hands!)

Breakfast:

1. Egg Cups: These protein and veggie packed egg cups are an easy way to meal prep something that you can pop in the microwave then munch on with ease. 
2. Protein Muffins: Much like the egg cups above, these can be premade and the extra boost of protein will keep you full for longer! 
3. Make ahead smoothie packs: This great option lets you customize the smoothie packs to your taste. Having the ingredients in the freezer and quickly throwing some coconut water or milk into a blender can allow you to have a one handed breakfast while staying hydrated!
4. Breakfast Burritos: You can make a big batch of these freezer friendly burritos and throw them in the oven or microwave before eating them! 

Lunch and Dinner:

1. Quesadillas: The beauty of quesadillas is that you can quickly make them on the spot or make them ahead and heat them up. Plus you won’t get bored of them when you’re able to switch out your choice of protein! 
2. Calzones: using premade pizza dough, calzones are also a versatile choice. You can customize them to whatever fillings you have on hand or plan ahead for success! 
3. Kebabs: Kebabs are a fantastic way to get meat, vegetables and carbs all on one stick! A healthy choice that you can eat one handed? Sign us up! 
4. Wraps: Though you can be ambitious and try to eat a sandwich with one hand, a wrap is just easier! Options like veggie and hummus or chicken caesar wraps are also made easier with premade chicken or salad kits to throw together in a crunch. 
5. Hand Rolls: If you spent over nine months craving sushi, these hand rolls are an awesome way to get a ton of protein while getting your fish fix! 
6. Cheddar and Beef Hand Pies: These easy to eat pies are just as easy to prep! Plus, if you have older kids, they’ll enjoy them with you! 

Snacks: 

1. Adult Lunchables: Have a bento box or just some cute snack sized containers? These are great for making adult lunchables. We suggest adding cheese, pepperoni or prosciutto, grapes, nuts and crackers! 
2. Fruit and Cheese Skewers: Just like Kebabs, these are a great way to have a one handed, customizable snack. Adding cheese, fruit and meat to the skewer is a delicious way to snack efficiently. 
3. No Bake Energy Bites: We love an easy snack, and these no bake bites are perfect for throwing a snack together that you can store in your fridge for late night raids, plus they’ll give you energy and fill you up! 
4. Hummus Cups: These make ahead hummus cups can be made with your favorite veggies and are fridge safe for up to seven days.
5. Dipped pretzels: We all love a little sweet treat and dipping pretzel sticks in peanut butter or cookie butter then drizzling them with chocolate is a delicious way to get a little bit of sweetness in your snack rotation. 

Who says parents can’t have warm meals? Thinking ahead to what you’ll want to eat postpartum can be tough, but having a stocked freezer and fridge of easily grabbable meals and snacks will be a Game-Changer during those tough first few weeks of parenthood. Hopefully your village will also show up with delicious meals, but knowing you have easy, one handed options to make those hard moments easier will be a great way to get some weight off your shoulders. Happy eating!