Healthy Recipes that are Fun for Kids

By Megan Conway
August 28, 2014
To create healthy eating habits for picky eaters, try making their meals fun. There's a variety of visual tools you can use to make nutritious meals pleasant and even exciting for your child. Get creative about how you present food, try using some color, and be sure to tell your kids about the benefits of good eating right from the start.
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Blueberry Banana Stacks

Credit: Paula Hible

This quick and easy bite-size snack has a wholesome dose of dairy and fresh fruit -- and kids will gobble it up. Feel free to swap in reduced-fat plain cream cheese instead of strawberry, if that's what you have on hand.

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Ginger Teriyaki Sliders

Kids love anything that's made miniature. Our ground pork sliders are seasoned with teriyaki sauce, ginger and scallions, packing in tons of flavor in a scaled-down size. The panko breadcrumbs provide a crunchy texture kids love.

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Zucchini Cheese Boats

Credit: Mark Ferri

This colorful and unique dish is a perfect after-school snack. The savory, cheesy filling and fun shape are so irresistible to kids, they don't mind that they're eating a vegetable!

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Corn Flowers

Credit: Frances Janisch

The natural sweetness of corn makes it an easier sell than most other vegetables. Plus, if you turn the cobs into these adorable corn flowers, your kids will be begging to try them.

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Safari Snack

Kids love eating most finger-food snacks, so why not make them healthy? The classic combo of celery and peanut butter comes to life in our version that uses animal crackers and can be garnished with fresh fruit.

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