How Much Protein Do Toddlers Really Need?

First, it was protein muffins : flourless chocolate ones made with banana, zucchini, kale, and peanut butter that were “ packed with protein ” to provide “long-lasting energy for our busy little people.” I scrolled past without giving it much thought until a few weeks later, when the same Instagram account served up a recipe for a toddler protein shake . It wasn’t the only one . Next thing I knew, I was wading through recipes for Rice Krispie Treats made with hemp heart and advice to serve “leftover birthday-party candy” alongside a high-protein snack like a hard-boiled egg. Now, my feed is full of carnivore babies eating whipped bone marrow. Hannah Bronfman has been serving her 4-year-old pizza with ground-chicken crust , and Hannah Neeleman’s kids can’t get enough yogurt