Kid Kritics Approved - Healthy Foods for Kids

Identifying healthier foods that your family deserves,
and your kids will love!

 

Healthy Recipes for Kids

Apple Carrots Slaw

A refreshing simple salad of vegetables and fruit with a sprinkling of lemon.

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Baked Turkey Fritters by Tia

Turkey strips coated in a tasty and crunchy breading then baked to perfection!

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Banana Jam (or spread)

Create the new "jam" to spread on toast or PB&J sandwiches by simply mashing a banana and adding some lemon juice. That's it!  It's delicious and there's no added sugar.  Your kids will love it.

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BaNilla Berry Smoothie

You'll enjoy the benefits of organic yogurt and frozen berries in this delightful smoothie.

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Berry Blast Smoothie by Liz

Delicious healthy smoothie, easy to make, great for a hot summer day.

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Black Bean Quesadillas by Janice

Great item for a Mexican dinner at home, cheesy black bean quesadillas on whole grain tortillas with corn and diced tomatoes.

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Black Bean Soup

Black bean soup with an array of veggies simmered in vegetable broth and topped with sour cream or guacamole and cheese. Oh yeah!

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Blueberry Massaged Kale Salad by Sara

You won't believe how good kale can taste, and kids will even eat it!!

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Brainy Buffalo Burgers

In the mood for a something different? Try these buffalo burgers kicked up with onion, herbs, spices, cheese.

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Brazilian Style Bean Soup

Delicious, rich and nutritious bean soup that is a meal in one! It has all the flavor and texture of a creamy soup without adding any dairy or fat. Perfect for a winter day lunch or dinner.

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Bread Pizza Pocket by Sheila

A homemade pizza pocket - a great item to pack for school lunches as well as a snack.

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Broccoli Alfredo by Monica

A great way to turn plain broccoli into a kid favorite! Broccoli served with creamy Simply Organic Alfredo Sauce.

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Buffalo Burritos

A tasty alternative to ground beef? This recipe uses buffalo meat mixed with garlic, parsley, onion and mild salsa, served on tortillas and topped with shredded Sharp Light Cheddar Cheese. Try it!

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Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut squash is plentiful in the Fall and Winter months.  Roasting brings out its flavor and subtble sweetness.  Puree it in this creamy, versatile soup - sure to be a family hit!

 

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Cheese Broccoli Roll Ups

The taste combination of broccoli and cheese rolled up in a tortilla!

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Cheesy Turkey Bacon and Sausage Pie

As flavorful as it is nutritional, this quiche made from additive-free turkey bacon, Shelton's Turkey Sausage Patties, Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese, eggs and seasonings in a pie crust will be a family pleaser for sure.

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Cheesy Turkey Taco Bake by Julie

Spice up plain macaroni & cheese with ground turkey and a mexican twist!  Taco taste in one dish.

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Chicken Apple Salad

A delicious and healthy combination of leftover chicken or turkey on a bed of Spring Mix lettuce with vegetables, fruits, nuts and a creamy dressing topped with shredded cheese.

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Chicken Pasta Salad - Gluten-Free!

Gluten- free and sooo good! This salad is made with rice pasta, chicken, veggies, two cheeses and a parmesan dressing.

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Chicken-Free Patty Parmesan

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Colorful & Crunchy Pasta with Vegetables by Katrin

Lots of vegetables, whole grain pasta and a crunchy topping to please all ages!

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Cookie Crusted Chicken Fingers

Chicken fingers with a unique cookie coating!

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Cornbread Whoopie Pies by Chrissy

The kids will flip over these savory "cookies" for dinner. A great accompaniment to soup, salads, chili, and more! They are also a delicious appetizer.

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Creamy Chicken Soup

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Creamy Macaroni & Ranch by Nicole

Pasta with vegetables, chicken, and ranch dressing that can be served hot or cold!

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Creamy Turkey Spinach Pinwheels

Wrap (or "pinwheel") filled with turkey, spinach, and a cream cheese spread.  Delicious and it's Kid Kritics Approved!

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Crispy Chicken Breast Tenders by Jenn

A healthier, oven-baked version of chicken breast tenders.  A tasty and nutritious alternative to fried chicken, hope y'all enjoy!

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Crispy Fish

A great option for a healthy but fun dinner entree! Super crispy fish that is baked not fried.

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Crunchy Turkey Meatballs by Carolina

Multi use turkey meatballs coated in crushed Veggie Sticks from Good Health Natural Foods. A family pleaser.

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Curry Chicken Salad

A delicious and nutritious curry chicken salad.  Try it...you're kids will love it!

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Easy Cheesy Turkey Chili Burrito

A can of organic turkey chili, cheddar cheese, mild salsa and fresh cilantro, all wrapped in a whole grain tortilla and warmed in your toaster oven - so tasty and so easy.

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EatSmart Crusted Chicken Breasts by Roblyn

A fun way to cook chicken and serve it for lunch or dinner as a main dish. Crispy and juicy without compromising healthier recipe standards.

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Egg Salad Kids Love

Delicious egg salad - great as a sandwich!

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Falafel Chip Chicken Nuggets by Deneen

A new way to make your chicken nuggets that will not only please the kids, it will impress adult guests as well!

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Falafel Chips Crusted Chicken Strips

Simple and simply delicious falafel chip crusted checken breasts are baked and then served with organic ketchup or your condiment of choice. Kids love them!

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Falafel Taco Salad

No it's not meat, it's falafel! The kids will grab the taco chips and scoop up this falafel taco salad with romaine lettuce, salsa, mozzarella cheese, and spices.

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Fruit Medley Yogurt Pudding

Plain or vanilla yogurt (organic if possible) mixed with bananas or other fruit plus a tasty and healthy surprise, Fruit Medley cereal from Barbara's Bakery Puffin Puffs. Yum!

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Green Pancakes by Monica

These delicious spinach pancakes are stuffed similar to crepes!  Perfect for lunch or dinner, and they are very versatile - you can stuff them with just about anything.

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Green Salad

Healthy and delicious salad made with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, some whole grain croutons and sesame seeds. Add your favorite dressing and enjoy!

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Greens Plus Berry Smoothie

A cool and refreshing smoothie with mixed berries and immune-building greens powder by Greens+!

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Grilled Almond Cheeze Chicken Sandwich

This grilled sandwich is packed with flavor and nutrition featuring whole grain bread from Rudi's Organic Bakery, Almond Mozzarella Cheeze from Lisanatti Foods, deli chicken and a touch of parsley and paprika. No wonder it's Kid Kritics Approved.

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Grilled Chicken Pita with Veggie Stix by Jill

Veggie Stix add extra flavor and crunch to a great pita sandwich!

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Grilled Cinnamon Raisin PB&J

A new twist on the classic PB&J sandwich - use Organic Cinnamon Raisin Bread and it will be out of this world amazing!

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Ground Turkey Casserole by Diane

Savory casserole with ground turkey, veggies, cheese, and a unique topping!

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Halloween Pizzas

Kids love cheddar cheese and they love pizza.  Theses fun pizzas are decorated for Halloween - Frankenstein, spider webs, ghosts, and jack-o'-lanterns!

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Harvest Salad

Crisp salad with cheddar cheese and apples.  Add chicken or turkey for more protein!

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Honey Whole Wheat Pizza Crust by Allison

Delicious homemade pizza crust using whole grain flour!

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Hot Chicken-Free Patty Wrap

A quick, healthy, kid friendly tortilla wrap of chicken- free patties from Health is Wealth, vegetables, apple and SoySation Cheddar Slices from Lisanatti farms.

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Hot Dog Bun Sub

Sub sandwich on a sprouted grain hot dog bun - perfect for smaller bites!

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Hot Mint Tea

Perfect for the evening or on a cool day, this minty tea has a little bit of zing from lemon slices and a tad bit of sweetness from raw honey.

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Kid Kritics Approved Featured Brands

Visit the co-branded pages of our featured manufacturers:

Annie's Homegrown|
Artisana|
Barbara's Bakery|
Cabot Creamery|
Crunchmaster|
Flamous Brands|
Good Health Natural Foods|
Greens+|
Hero Nutritionals|
Iceland Spring|
Joseph's Lite Cookies|
Lisanatti Foods|
Once Again|
Pamela's Products|
Plainville Farms|
Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery|
Rudi's Organic Bakery|
Shady Maple Farms|
Shelton's|
Simply Organic|
Snyder's of Hanover|
Upfront Foods|
Vita Spelt|
Wholesome Sweeteners|
Wyman's of Maine