Ideas for protein sources?

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My daughter refuses to eat meat, and I’m at a loss of what to send to daycare as a protein source for lunch. At home, I give her peanut butter to help balance it out but I can’t send that to daycare. I also feed her yogurt at home but they ask for finger foods only at daycare, so that’s out too.
Anyone have some good non-meat protein sources their children enjoy? 🙂 No one in my family or friend group is vegetarian or vegan, so they’re no help.

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We are Lacto-vegetarians, my LO loves pumpkin seeds, cheese, lentils, hummus, broccoli, spinach,  and tofu.

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Eggs and cheese are our go too. I wouldn't stress on it a lot though. Kids below the age of 3 only need like 13 grams of protein a day which is very easy to get. Just one cup of milk has 8 grams of protein. Even if she isn't eating any meat she is probably getting plenty of protein. Chickpea pasta is also a super easy way to get protein. Wheat pasta if you can't find chickpea.

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Beans and peas would be easy finger foods. 
My kids love snacking on peas, they're tiny and fun to eat. Also cheese

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I recently made these little mini muffins with eggs, cheese, and chopped up broccoli and carrots. They were a hit and can be frozen too.

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Can you take a yogurt pouch and have that be acceptable? My son also likes tofu bites. I’ve found grilling it or doing a sauté with tomatillos and lime with quinoa was a good meal for him. You can also grind nuts and seeds up depending upon how advanced of an eater they are to coat other things.

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My oldest was like that until recently (he’s 4 now). What worked:
- cheese quesadillas
- dr. Praeger’s broccoli and potato bites
- pizza cut up into bite sizes
- cheese ravioli (starting to see a theme, here? 😂)
What we are trying now with Son #2 (although he eats meat):
- Greek yogurt mixed with honey (you can also try the yogurt tubes)
- sunflower butter and jelly sandwiches
Hang in there, mama! This phase will pass! 💕

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Eggs, cheese sticks, quest makes protein desserts ( pop tart, chips) chobani milk has extra protein.
My cousin sent her dtr to daycare with white rice & chicken nuggets everyday for 2.5 years. Finally her dtr grew out of her food aversion

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I send yogurt and a bunch of assorted purées to daycare in these. Also cheese, I get the fat shredded cheese for snacking

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If you have the time, perhaps make something with peanut butter that you can bring, such as bread slices with peanut butter in between, (healthy) muffins or oatmeal bars? I use Pinterest for recipes inspiration

Ideas for protein sources?

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