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15 Kid-Friendly Healthy Recipes

By Amanda Hernandez, MA, RD February 9, 2018

Hello Grosse Pointe and surrounding area parents! My name is Amanda Hernandez and I am a Grosse Pointe resident, blogger and dietitian for www.nutritionistreviews.com. I have two young kids, Oliver who is 9 months old and Adalyn who is 3 years old. I know that feeding kids can be tricky and I wanted to share some kid-friendly recipes with you that my kids personally love and they are pretty healthy as well.


15 Kid-Friendly Healthy Recipes

Kids Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie is a nutritious smoothie for kids with bananas, oats, peanut butter and milk! www.nutritionistreviews.com

1. Kids Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie


Easy Lunch Kebabs are customizable based on what you have on hand and are sure to be a lunchtime favorite for both kids and adults! Use your favorite fruits, vegetables, lunch meats and cheeses. www.nutritionistreviews.com

2. Easy Lunch Kebabs

Banana Split Parfaits make the perfect nutritious 5 minute breakfast with Greek yogurt, fresh banana, strawberries, mini chocolate chips and cereal! www.nutritionistreviews.com

3. Banana Split Yogurt Bowls


5-Ingredient Baked Chicken Parmesan cooks on a sheet pan and skips the breading and frying for a healthier meal! Loaded with your favorite tomato sauce and melted Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. www.nutritionistreviews.com

4. 5-Ingredient Baked Chicken Parmesan


Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie Bowl is a 5-minute nutritious treat that tastes like your favorite cheesecake and is topped with sliced strawberries and graham crumbs! www.nutritionistreviews.com

5. Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie Bowl


 Apple and Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Waffles take 5 minutes to make and feature a mix of pumpkin spiced vanilla Greek yogurt and fresh sliced apples on top of crispy waffles! www.nutritionistreviews.com

6. Apple and Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Waffles


Customizable Baked Oatmeal Cups make an easy and filling, healthy breakfast that is perfect for busy mornings and totally customizable with your favorite toppings! www.nutritionistreviews.com

7. Customizable Baked Oatmeal Cups


Slow-Cooker Apple Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches are loaded with slow-cooked shredded chicken with homemade BBQ sauce, thinly sliced apples, melted cheddar cheese, red onion, bacon and spinach all on top of toasted sourdough bread! www.nutritionistreviews.com

8. Slow-Cooker Apple BBQ Chicken Sandwiches


Frozen Yogurt Fruit Cups are so simple to make with just 3 ingredients and make the perfect high-protein filling snack that tastes like dessert! www.nutritionistreviews.com

9. Frozen Yogurt Fruit Cups


Four make-ahead smoothie pack combinations that are stored right in your freezer! Save time by making these freezer smoothie packs ahead that just require 1 cup of liquid and blending to have breakfast or snack ready in no time. www.nutritionistreviews.com

10. Make-Ahead Smoothie Packs


Panzanella Salad is full of flavor with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, dill, garlic French bread croutons and a homemade Italian dressing! www.nutritionistreviews.com

11. Panzanella Salad


Apple Peanut Butter Nachos are ready in just 5 minutes and are kid-friendly! Topped with drizzly peanut butter, chocolate shavings and crushed peanuts for a delicious snack or dessert. www.nutritionistreviews.com

12. Apple Peanut Butter Nachos


Fruit and Yogurt Cereal Cups make a fun breakfast option that are customizable and tasty. They are kid-friendly and packed with whole-grains, fiber and protein! www.nutritionistreviews.com

13. Fruit and Yogurt Cereal Cups


Apple Cinnamon Oat Bars are ready in just 30 minutes and make the perfect breakfast, snack or lunch addition! They are chewy, filling and nutritious. www.nutritionistreviews.com

14. Apple Cinnamon Oat Bars


Healthier Chicken Salad is super easy to make and full of flavor with celery, grapes, pecans and green onion! The dressing is protein rich with Greek yogurt and a hummus spread. www.nutritionistreviews.com

15. Healthier Chicken Salad


I hope that you enjoyed these recipes and got some new inspiration for ideas that your kids may enjoy!


Here are some nutrition articles that provide tips for getting kids to eat healthy as well:

How to Get Your Kids to Eat Vegetables

Nutritious Back to School Lunch Choices

How to Teach Your Toddler About Nutrition

35 Healthy Kid-Approved Snacks

9 Back-to-School Nutrition Tips

How to Get Your Toddler to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

Tips for Getting Your Toddler to Eat Healthy


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