These are easy meal ideas your whole family will love. Find lightened up versions of classic kid foods, like chicken fingers and mac and cheese, kid-friendly soups and salads, and dinners that make it easy to pack in the vegetables.
Every year in January it seems like it would be a good idea to make an effort to cook healthier meals for the family, right? Of course, finding and planning healthy meals can take a lot of effort, and if your kids are picky about what they’ll eat it hardly seems worth it to try. But, try we will, because we’re moms and that’s what we do (and it seems like a bad idea to order pizza every day until the kids are all 18). So today you’ll find 25 healthy meal ideas for kids: easy dishes you can make that they will actually like.
One of the easiest ways to get your kids eating a little healthier is to serve a lighter version of something you know they already like. Try one of these options:
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1. My kids love cheesy chicken & rice casserole – this lighter version uses brown rice and adds broccoli for even more nutrition.
2. Spaghetti is always a hit with kids, and when you use a flavorful sauce you might be able to swap out the noodles for spaghetti squash without anyone noticing!
3. Just about everyone likes chicken parmesan, but there’s no way the classic fried version counts as healthy. This easy to make lightened up chicken parmesan will satisfy your picky eaters with a fraction of the calories.
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4. I’ve tried loads of“light alfredo” sauces and they’ve all been terrible. Except for this guiltless alfredo sauce! My kids LOVE alfredo – it’s definitely a favorite meal around here – so I love having a version we don’t feel bad about eating regularly.
5. Lasagne was one of the first meals all five of my kids would eat without complaint, but classic versions aren’t exactly healthy. These skinny lasagne rolls lose some of the calories and sneak in some spinach while keeping all the flavor of lasagne.
6. Here’s another kid classic made over: veggie mac and cheese. The sauce is made with olive oil instead of butter to cut calories, and the vegetables amp up the nutrition.
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7. Another comfort casserole option, this easy chicken and stuffing bake is much lighter than other casserole options, especially if you use reduced fat cream of chicken soup.
8. Kids love chicken tenders. It’s like a law of nature or something. Luckily you can make your own version at home that’s baked, not fried. Try this easy, crispy, chicken tender recipe.
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9. I was slow tojump on the cauliflower bandwagon (‘cuz AS IF my kids are going to eat that), but when I made fried rice using chopped cauliflower instead of the rice my kids couldn’t even tell the difference! Add in eggs and ham or chicken (or another lean protein) and you have a super healthy meal the kids will love.
10.This teriyaki chicken stir fry contains ingredients my kids wouldn’t eat separately (hey there broccoli and carrots), but once everything is cooked together in a tasty sauce, all the kids loved it!
11. Cauliflower strikes again – this time as a substitute for potatoesin a low carb loaded chowderthat tastes surprisingly like your favorite cream of potato soup.
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12. Even my young kids love the taste of sweet potatoes, and they’re higher in nutrients than regular old potatoes. Clever topping substitutions make these loaded baked sweet potatoes extra tasty without lots of added calories. Top with avocado and peppers for even more goodness.
13. If your kids like scrambled eggs, they’ll like frittatas – and they’re great for adding veggies (try chopped spinach – you can hardly taste it)!
14. Looking for the ultimate way to add more veggies? Try this hidden veggie pasta sauce. It’s a hearty meat and tomato sauce flavored with garlic and onion…that also happens to be full of pureed vegetables! Make a big batch and keep some on the freezer for easy weeknight meals.
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Stews and soups are the easiest way to get veggies in my kids’ diet – since the vegetables cook soft and take on the flavor of the meal as a whole they go down a whole lot easier. Plus I’ve found a few kid friendly salad recipes that pack so much flavor the kids don’t care that they’re eating lettuce.
15. I can’t wait to try thisvegetable tomato basil chicken stew! It starts with cooked chicken and canned beans so you can make it on the stove in under half an hour.
16. My older kids are finally realizing that salads can be delicious! This colorful Thai chicken salad has a peanut butter based dressing that kids will love – allowing you to sneak in extra veggies.
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17. Chicken tortilla soup is a classic for good reason: tons of flavor, lots of nutrition, super low in calories. Add a couple tortilla chips on the top to make it extra delicious.
18. Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup seems like it’s going to be full of calories, but it’s not! It’s one of the best kid friendly dinners I’ve ever tasted.
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19. Store-bought dressings can be so bad for you that they defeat the purpose of eating a salad, so I’m looking forward to trying this taco salad with easy homemade catalina dressing. You can make it with seasoned ground beef or turkey!
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20. This healthy and delicious soup has all the flavors of lasagne with considerably less calories and fat, plus it includes veggies! Try vegetable lasagne soup.
21. Familiar southwest flavors make it easier to switch from rice to quinoa without causing the kids to boycott dinner. Try thisslow cooker quinoa tex mex meal.
22. We tried these super easy & healthy Santa Monica street tacos a few months ago and the kids request them weekly now! Fresh ingredients and a quick cook time make this recipe a winner.
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23. If you’d asked me if my kids would like stuffed peppers I’d have said no – imagine my surprise when I decided to give them a try and the kids love them! These Mexican Stuffed Peppers are full of healthy ingredients and a chili and cumin spice blend kids will love.
25. Chicken Fajitas are one of the few meals my kids have always loved. Combine juicy grilled chicken with cooked peppers and onions for an easy weeknight meal. Serve with whole wheat tortillas to make it even healthier.
Hello there! I’m a busy mom of five who loves to make things. Crafts, recipes, sewing, holiday projects: I’ve tried them all, and you can too! I love EASY projects anyone can make.Add these healthy kid friendly dinner recipes to the menu this week! All of these kid friendly dinners are easy to make, easy to pack, and your little ones will love them!
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Looking for healthy snack options to pack for the kids this week, too? Some of our favorite snacks are these healthy cookie dough bites or chia seed pudding!
Try everything three times before you say you don’t like it. That was the motto in my house growing up surrounding food. We weren’t allowed to say no to any food unless we had tried it three times and it worked!
I attribute my love most food because of that rule! I love exploring different ethnic food options, street food is my jam when traveling, and going to new restaurants and asking the waiter to give me his favorite dish is something I love to do.
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What is kid friendly food these days? I eat the way I do today because my parents and family surrounded me with healthy and tasty food that THEY also ate too. Yes, it’s ok to make mac and cheese for dinner one night or even stop at a fast-food shop every now and again. Just remember food at home can be fast, healthy, and easy, too!
I don’t have kids and I understand that meal time can be hard for some families. There are so many variables when it comes to feeding your family like food allergies, picky eaters, or having to choose between healthy food or fast food.
I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to choose! Healthy food can be fast and there are healthy (and fun) meals out there that your kids will love to eat. Other than making food that tastes great, another way to make mealtime fun for your family is to get your kids involved in making dinner with you!
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A little goes a long way! Let your little help you make pasta sauce for dinner or ask them to help assemble meal prep containers full of food for meal prep for the week. Involving them in preparation for mealtime is one way to spend quality time and another way to create a positive experience for them around food.
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