Recipes for Kids: Making Healthy Food Fun

October 1, 2024

Introduction

As parents, it can be a struggle to get our kids to eat healthy foods. However, making food fun and visually appealing can make all the difference. Here are some great recipes for kids that are not only healthy but also fun to make!

Fruit Cars

Transform your child’s fruit snack into a fun and creative snack by making fruit cars.
  1. Cut a banana in half and slice each half lengthways to create the car body.
  2. Cut grapes in half and use them as wheels by placing them at each end of the banana.
  3. Use a toothpick to attach blueberries to the top of the banana to create the steering wheel and windshield wipers.

Rainbow Wraps

This recipe is a fun way to eat your vegetables!
  1. Spread hummus on a whole wheat wrap.
  2. Add color by adding vegetables like red peppers, orange carrots, yellow bell peppers, green cucumbers, and purple cabbage.
  3. Roll up the wrap and slice into small bites.

Pita Pizzas

Who doesn’t love pizza? This recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional pizza.
  1. Spread tomato sauce on pita bread.
  2. Add your child’s favorite vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions.
  3. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  4. Bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Ants on a Log

This recipe is a classic and always a hit with kids.
  1. Clean celery sticks and cut into small pieces.
  2. Spread peanut butter inside the celery sticks.
  3. Add raisins on top of the peanut butter to create the “ants.”

Conclusion

Making healthy food fun is a great way to encourage children to eat healthy. These recipes are not only healthy, but they are sure to make mealtime fun and exciting for your child.