Healthy Meals for Picky Eaters (That They Won’t Scoff At!)
If you’re tired of looking for healthy meals for fussy eaters, this is the list for you, packed full of kid-friendly recipes!
If you’re tired of trying to come up with healthy meals for picky eaters, I’ve got you covered! These are healthy dinner ideas they’re certain to love.
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Let’s talk parent to parent for a minute here. We all know what it feels like to try and think up healthy meals for picky kids. Sometimes…it can be the worst.
Because what you thought they’d like, they don’t. And what they’re requesting, you didn’t even think was an option that they’d want!
Ultimately, it leaves us feeling frustrated and worried about what we’re going to make.
But the good news? I’ve compiled a list of some of the best (and easiest!) recipes that the kids are literally going to love.
Healthy Dinner Ideas for Fussy Eaters
Not only are these recipes packed full of good ingredients to help out their brains and bodies, but they actually taste really great, too.
We’re talking healthy versions of classic, kid-friendly foods here, like mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, and spaghetti and meatballs.
And when it comes to making a dinner that they’re going to be excited to eat, get ready for a win after win with this simple list.
All of these recipes are kid-approved and will be gobbled up and gone in a short amount of time!
Healthy Food for Picky Eaters
What you’ll find from these simple recipes for kids is that they have a ton of flavor with minimal effort on your part.
And who knows…you just might find out that all of these recipes might end up on your monthly meal-planning rotation!
Healthy Meals for Picky Eaters
These are some tasty yet healthy meals for picky eaters--there's something for everyone here!
How cute are these little miniature chicken pot pies?
What kid doesn't love chicken nuggets? These are made even healthier because they're baked, not fried, but they're crusted with cheese crackers for a flavor they'll love.
I loved tomato soup so much when I was a kid--especially with a grilled cheese sandwich! This Instant Pot tomato basil soup is a delicious and healthy vegetarian soup made with canned tomatoes and a secret ingredient for added nutrients!
Mac and cheese made even better by the addition of some broccoli!
These baked homemade meatballs are a simply delicious addition to your favorite pasta and sauce--or you can enjoy them plain without sauce! They're full of flavor but easy to make, so they are perfect for a weeknight meal!
Bagel pizzas are a childhood classic, and this simple version is made in the air fryer!
These easy recipe for Instant Pot chicken and dumplings with noodles is a simple way to enjoy the classic kid-friendly comfort food with minimal effort!
This kid-friendly pasta salad is chock full of green veggies, tender tortellini, and chunks of cheddar cheese!
This simple soup includes just a few basic ingredients--kids who love hot dogs will love that it includes sausage!
These broccoli bites combine several foods into one! Kids love little finger foods, and this looks like it would be a hit!
Healthy Kid-Friendly Dinner Ideas
I hope these ideas help make it easier for you to get dinner on the table!
I know how hard it can be to satisfy a variety of preferences, which is why I’ve created even more helpful resources for you, listed below!
Helpful Resources for Feeding Picky Kids
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