Does anyone have any good healthy recipes for kids? I am looking for some healthy ideas for my 20 month old. I normally just grab something quick for lunch and feed him a more balanced meal. He loves his veggies! Any suggestions on some easy recipes for him? And snack ideas? Thanks!
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2006-11-06 05:56:50 · 7 answers · asked by wooohoo12 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
That's great that he loves veggies! Lunch is a hard meal at our house, we usually are trying to rush out of the house for something or we're trying to get through it to get to naps (my youngest is 21 months) She loves her veggies as well so what I've started to do is make sure that I've got tons of veggies on hand that are pre cut into smaller pieces and I let her get started on those. While she is munching on the veggies I'll throw together a lunch:
-grilled cheese with ham (or turkey)
-quesadillas with cheese and some chicken cut up on the side
-cold cuts sliced into bite size pieces, toast, slices of cheese
-mac and cheese
-hot dogs (sliced into long strips that she can hold and bite)
-pizza (either cut up or mini sized)
-soup (in a cup with a lid and straw, very mild temperature)
-chicken nuggets
-noodles with butter and cheese
I usually just take one of these main coarse ideas and then pair it with the veggies and add some fruit (melon, pears, berries, bananas, grapes *cut into 1/4* If she seems really hungry I'll add some cottage cheese on the side as well as some goldfish, veggie puffs, pirates booty, cheese its or some other cracker.
She also loves her drinkable yogurts! I put them into a sippy cup to maintain the mess and add some milk to make it thinner (although it works without adding milk). This is another great way to get them to have dairy.
Hope this is helpful!
2006-11-06 06:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly what you mean. It is hard to keep them eating healthy when you are so busy. I have run into the same problem. I have found that my 14 month old really likes the snacks from Gerber. They have dried fruits and puff like snacks that are made from fruits and vegetables. Also, her doctor suggested freezing small portions of healthy meals you do make. Another thing my daughter enjoys are heated portions of canned or frozen mixed vegetables (such as carrots, peas and corn). Her doctor also suggested the frozen veggies as they are frozen quite soon to the time they are picked and therefore lose very little of their nutritional value, but can be heated in whatever portion you need and offer a variety.
2006-11-06 06:04:57 · answer #2 · answered by denim 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my son loves peas...I keep a frozen bag and just grab a handful, thaw under warm water and he eats them like no tomorrow. He also likes broccoli stems (blanched). Fruit salad is good too! Just chop into bite size pieces....
Get them into veggies and fruits now mamma!!!
2006-11-06 05:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by Jen-Jen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter and I (she is 29mos) love to eat peanut butter and banana sandwiches.
2006-11-06 06:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by Me, again 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omlet. put some frozen chopped broccoli egg whites and a slice of cheese in it. delicious.
2006-11-06 06:13:35 · answer #5 · answered by marlene g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kids usually eat anything as long as it's cut into fun shapes. cut cheeses and sandwiches into stars and hearts and things.
2006-11-06 06:00:40 · answer #6 · answered by courtniex 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://babyparenting.about.com/od/recipesandcooking/
http://www.healthy-baby-food.com/baby_recipe.htm
http://www.freshbaby.com/
http://babyfit.sparkpeople.com/pregnancy-recipes.asp?category=8
2006-11-06 06:07:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋