Healthy Cooking for Mitchell: Why a Toy Kitchen Should Focus on Good Food and Good Habits

I’m Landon, and I want to share why I think my little buddy Mitchell should focus on making healthy meals on his toy kitchen set. Mitchell is two years old, usually wearing his shirt and pampers, with his paci in his mouth, and I believe that encouraging him to “cook” healthy foods will help him learn good habits early on.

Playing with a toy kitchen isn’t just about fun—it’s a chance for Mitchell to understand what healthy eating looks like, even if it’s pretend. By making healthy meals, he can get familiar with fruits, veggies, and balanced foods, which is important as he grows.

Here are 20 healthy foods Mitchell could “make” on his kitchen set:

1. Steamed broccoli

2. Carrot sticks

3. Grilled chicken strips

4. Brown rice

5. Sweet potato fries (baked, of course)

6. Fresh fruit salad

7. Oatmeal with berries

8. Whole wheat pasta with tomato sauce

9. Scrambled eggs with spinach

10. Cucumber slices

11. Hummus with pita bread

12. Yogurt parfait with granola

13. Avocado toast

14. Turkey sandwiches on whole grain bread

15. Mixed vegetable soup

16. Baked fish sticks

17. Quinoa salad

18. Apple slices with peanut butter

19. Cottage cheese with pineapple

20. Smoothies made with fresh fruit and veggies

I think it’s important for Mitchell to “cook” these healthy foods because it sets a good example and helps him get excited about eating well. Plus, it teaches him about variety and balance in his diet. Even though he’s just playing, it’s never too early to start learning about good nutrition.

Also, toy kitchens aren’t just for girls. Boys like Mitchell should feel just as free to play and learn about cooking healthy meals. Seeing Mitchell in his shirt and pampers, paci in mouth, making pretend healthy food for his crew is awesome. It’s all about encouraging creativity and good habits.

So yeah, I believe Mitchell should focus on healthy meals in his toy kitchen. It’s fun, educational, and helps him grow up strong and happy. And that’s what really matters.