Easy, healthy, kid-friendly dinners are possible! If you've got a young 'un at home who tends to pick at their plate—or turn their nose up at anything green—you know how hard it is to find family-friendly meals that everyone can eat.
To help, we've assembled this big list of our favorite kid-tested (and approved) recipes—that moms and dads will get behind as well. From classic casseroles to stove-top mac and cheese (with a few veggies stirred in) to quick-cooking air fryer recipes, this list is sure to have something that'll make everyone in the house say yum!
Stuffed shells, filled with spinach, three kinds of cheese, and doused in tomato sauce, is a classic, delicious, easy-to-make weeknight dinner that you can be sure the kids will want to eat.
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If you have fond memories of eating tuna salad as a kid, it's time to share the joy with your own young 'uns. And there's no kid-pleaser like a pasta dinner with elbow macaroni!
If they're begging for lasagna but you just don't have the time, give this 25-minute recipe a whirl. We're pretty sure the kids'll love it.
First, it's as tasty as can be. Second, it's easy to make, and third, you probably have most of the ingredients in your fridge or pantry right now. What are you waiting for?
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If your home-burger experience is limited to cooking it on the grill, then you'll want to give this a try. It's easy, fast, and super yummy.
Known around the Upper Midwest as hot dish, this pure comfort-food classic is one of our favorite ways to get picky eaters to stop, well, picking, and clean their plates.
Nothing beats fish sticks for that certain kind of kid—but that doesn't mean you need to get the frozen stuff. This recipe allows you to adjust the seasoning however you like, and at 20 minutes from start to finish, it's also plenty fast!
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Whether you need a last-minute dinner or a lightning-fast snack, nothing beats this yummy dish. We've even got a sneaky-smart way to keep it a little less messy—and cook it faster.
This classic kid food (which, we'll admit to enjoying just as much as adults) is made with real cheese, but all in one pot—so it's
One of our favorite responses to the picky-eater conundrum is make the meal a choose-your-own adventure. Slow-cook beef until it's fall-apart tender, then set out an array of toppings and your favorite tortillas, and everyone gets to include (or leave out) whatever they want!
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Another perfect picky-eater meal, we love to make a big batch of twice-baked potatoes and then everyone choose their toppings. Broccoli, sour cream, guac, mushrooms... there's no arguing when everyone gets to add what they want!
Here's a recipe to please both kids and adults. Cheesy tortellini and yummy meatballs are surefire hits, but the recipe has enough elegance to make mom and dad smile, too.
Baked mac & cheese is a surefire hit in our house, but making it can be time consuming. Not with an air-fryer though!
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Pillowy puffs of potato pasta are kid-faves. Rich brown butter and sautéed sausage make this comforting meal a delight for the whole fam.
The secret to these super delicious, easy-as-pie weeknight quesadillas? A quick sauce made from flour and stock flavors the cooked veggies and helps them to stick together, so they don't fall out as you're eating.
Why are meatballs such a fun food? These playful spheres are dressed in a sweet honey-ginger sauce, just like the the take-out they're inspired by, for a kid-friendly food that adults will like, too.
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But of course the all-time best meatball is the Swedish variety. You can make these with beef but we think ground chicken tastes every bit as good, and is a bit healthier.
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Easy Kid Friendly Recipes
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!
Kid Friendly Dinner Ideas
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.
When I was a nanny, I would sit down with my nanny kids and we would talk about food we loved and food we wanted to try. From there, we would make a fun menu for the week and head out grocery shopping
One way to make dinner prep easier on everyone is to make a plan at the beginning of the week. Not every meal has to be planned, but it helps to know what day is an eat at home day, what day is leftovers, and what day is eating out.
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We understand meal prepping can be overwhelming, so here are some meal prepping posts that you can use as a tool to help you find a meal prepping groove that works for you.
Having a plan, making a grocery list, and having an idea of what the week looks like is half the battle. Below are more tips and tricks for how to make dinner time easy at your house!
We know that kids can be picky eaters. Here on FFF we try to make healthy food accessible to everyone, KIDS INCLUDED. All of our recipes have a healthy spin to them and are made with ingredients that you are familiar with and will most likely have at home.
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Keep in mind that you can take each recipe with a grain of salt and make substitutions when you feel like it’s necessary! Below are some common substitutions that moms make when their kids have allergies or don’t like something.
We have gathered 30+ of our most kid friendly dinners with your little people in mind! Take a look at the list below and don’t forget to have fun!
Tacos are a favorite for kids and adults! We have developed dinner recipes that are similar to tacos but with a fun and healthy spin. Start dinner in a slow cooker with one of our slow cooker recipes so dinner is ready when you get home from work!
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Casseroles make life easier. Throw everything in a casserole dish, bake it, and it’s done. Casseroles are also great meal prep for the week, dinner one night and lunch for the next day.
What kid doesn’t love mac and cheese? Mac and cheese CAN be a healthy meal option for your family if you use healthier non-processed ingredients. We have mac and cheese made with noodles or quinoa!
Check out our favorite mac and cheese recipes below and don’t forget to make any substitutions you need to to make the recipe your own!
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SOUP ME. Our soup recipes are some of our most popular recipes with all the kids. Our Instant Pot Hamburger Soup and our Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup are a fan favorite.
Pasta makes a great weeknight dinner that kids GOBBLE up. Healthy pasta recipes are a meal that kids recognize, love, and won’t get sick of. Our pasta
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