subject: Stumped At Dinnertime? Try One Of These Healthy Recipes For Kids [print this page] If your kids are tired of the normal dinnertime fare, but you don't want to resort to macaroni and cheese or chicken nuggets, consider making one of these healthy recipes for kids. You'll be able to get some veggies into your children's diets and they'll never even know that they're eating a healthy meal!
Spaghetti And Meatballs? These Are Good For You
Spaghetti and meatballs are a kid friendly favorite, but there are small changes you can make to make the meal a little more healthy. One small change is to use whole wheat pasta instead of one that's made out of refined grains. Whole wheat pasta will have additional fiber, which means that you won't have to eat as much to feel full.
Next turn to the meatballs and sauce. Instead of fat-laded ground beef, choose beef that's low in fat or consider using ground turkey instead. Before mixing everything together, add in some grated zucchini to up the nutritional content of your meatball. Bake them for a few minutes instead of frying and then finish cooking the meatballs by dropping them into the sauce so that they can absorb some of the flavor. If using jarred spaghetti sauce, choose one that's full of vegetables. However, you don't have to stop there. Chop some additional veggies, such as carrot, peppers and onions and let everything simmer together for a bigger nutritional punch.
Like Chicken Nuggets? Try These Homemade Ones
Almost every kid loves chicken nuggets, but it can be hard to find nuggets that aren't packed full of sodium and artificial ingredients. However, if you can open a package of frozen nuggets, you can make your own from scratch. Start with a boneless, skinless chicken breast and cut it into 1 inch chunks. Dip them into some beaten egg and then press the chicken pieces into a mixture of bread crumbs and your favorite spices. Bake on a baking tray for about 10 minutes, add some steamed veggies and you've got a dinner that your children will love (and you'll know exactly what's in it).
Other Healthy Recipes For Kids
Other healthy recipes for kids include a banana peanut butter tortilla rollup (spread some peanut butter on a tortilla and roll the entire thing around a banana), homemade macaroni and cheese (use a mixture of cheddar cheese, sandwich slices and milk for a creamy sauce) and blueberry pancakes that are made with finely ground oatmeal instead of flour.
If you're searching for healthy recipes for kids, ask your children what they'd like to eat and get their help in the kitchen. Children who help their parents cook are more likely to eat their dinners happily, even if they've never had the dish before. If your kids turn their noses up at vegetables, consider shredding or pureeing them and sneaking them into your dishes, but don't stop offering them in their natural state. By continuing to offer these veggies, you'll be exposing your kids to new tastes and they might just surprise you by eating them one day.
