Kid Kritics Approved - Healthy Foods for Kids

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

 

Healthy Recipes for Kids

Spring Berry Salad

A delicious blend of organic Spring Mix from Earthbound Farm with berries, organic carrots and nuts dressed with a parmesan vinaigrette. Colorful and high in nutrition - your children will love  this salad!

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Straight Up Green Salad with Fruit by Mary

This salad has it all - greens, turkey, fruit, cheese and the crunch of granola. It makes a perfect lunch or light dinner.  Serve it as a side too!

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Super Iron Tex Mex Falafel Chip Bake by Sally

A hearty tex-mex casserole loaded with iron!

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Super Quick Pot Pie

This is a healthier version of pot pie, made super fast and simple! Versitle too - you can use anything for the filling, great for using up leftover veggies.

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Tasty Chicken Franks

Uncured chicken franks from Shelton's Poultry boiled in water and beer - don't worry, the alcohol cooks out as it boils making it safe for kids. Add condiments and watch their smiling faces as they devour these super delicious franks.

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The Best Tuna Salad Sandwich

Simple, yet delicious tuna salad sandwich!

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Tiger Stripe Snack

A fun snack!  Kebobs of olives and cheese using carrot sticks as the skewer = brilliant!!   Natalie from Super Healthy Kids shared this recipe with us.

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Tortilla Roll-Ups

Just layer cream cheese, sliced turkey, shredded white cheese, lettuce and tomato on a tortilla, roll up and eat it before someone else does!

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Totally Terrific Tuna Casserole by Kelley

A cheesy tuna casserole with a fun twist - EatSmart Naturals Whole Grain Cheese Curls!  Sure to be a family favorite.

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Tuna Salad with Humbles by Melody

"I made my 4 year old son tuna salad, and a side of Humbles chips for dipping. He would eat the Humbles by themselves, but the tuna was a bonus!" (Melody, mom of 1)

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Turkey Burgers

Juicy turkey burgers on the grill!

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Turkey Meatballs with Veggie Crisps by Emily

Homemade turkey meatballs with garlic and oregano using EatSmart Naturals Veggie Crisps in place of bread crumbs!  Delicious!!

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Turkey Pizza with Almond Cheeze

Homemade pizza with ground turkey, marinara sauce, and almond cheeze!

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Turkey Ricotta Meatball Sandwich by Stacy

Turkey meatballs in marinara sauce served on a bun with wilted spinach and Almond Cheeze!

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Turkey Taco Roll Ups by Liz

Soft tacos rolled up and held in place with cupcake toppers to appeal to little ones!

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Tzatziki-Cucumber Yogurt Dip

So easy, this classic dip is a mix of Greek Yogurt, cucumber, fresh garlic, lemon juice and dill. 

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Veggie and Cheese Pasta Salad

Choose your pasta shape, cook and coat with olive oil, then add broccoli florets, peas, tomatoes, white cheese, and finally some balsamic vinegar and a touch of lemon or lime juice. Fast and fresh!

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Veggie Pasta Salad

Simple to make and simply delicious! A salad of broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese and Italian dressing, all combined with your favorite whole grain or gluten-free pasta.

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Veggie Stix Chicken Fingers by Kelly

Crushed Veggie Stix by Good Health Natural Foods give homemade chicken fingers a nice, crunchy crust, while sneaking in a few extra veggie nutrients and avoiding the deep frying!

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Veggie Stix Nachos by Deidre

Traditional nacho taste, but made with Veggie Stix by Good Health Natural Foods.  This new recipe idea is full of flavor and fun!

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Wild Blueberry Applesauce by Michele

Fresh apples cooked in wild blueberry juice with fresh lemon juice and cinnamon. Delightful and delicious!

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Will's Favorite Tuna Cheese Melt Sandwich

Warm and yummy, this tuna melt with celery, canola mayonnaise, seasoned salt and grated cheese all on whole-grain bread will come out of your toaster oven and into their tummies with rave reviews!

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Zatar Meatloaf by Heather

Delicious and flavorful meatloaf recipe - turn this everyday meal into a special treat for the whole family!

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Zatar Shrimp Tacos by Heather

Change tacos from ordinary to extraordinary by using shrimp and flavorful Zatar Chips!

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Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake Shots

A deliciously healthier version of cheesecake made with Greek yogurt and a touch of cinnamon and apples in individual servings - in shot glasses!  Perfect for a party!

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Apple Crumb Coffee Cake by Karen and Tina

This moist and delicious coffee cake is sure to please your guests.  Adding the apple slices is so simple when you use Crispy Cinnamon Apple Chips by Good Health Natural Foods!

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Banana Almond Butter Pops (Freeze Pops!)

Tasty freeze pops with almond butter for protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids!

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Banana Pudding with Cookie Dippers

Pudding whipped with banana and served with cookies for dipping!

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Barbara's Puffins Muffins

Delicious muffins made with Cinnamon Puffins Cereal.  This recipe is Kid Kritics Approved!

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Barbara's Snackimals Banana Pudding

Delicious banana pudding recipe made with wheat-free Snackimal cookies.  Plus, the Kid Kritics loved it!

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Black Bean Chocolate Fudge Brownies (flourless)

Your family will love these brownies.  They are wheat-free, gluten-free, flourless, and they provide fiber, protein, and iron from black beans.  Really, they do taste good.  Just ask the Kid Kritics ... they loved them!

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Black Bean Taco Dip

Black bean dip flavored with taco seasoning...grab some tortilla chips and veggies and and start dipping!

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Blue Barn Pops

A super easy summer kid pleaser - ice pops made from fresh oranges and strawberries, and blueberry juice

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Blueberry Lemon Pie with Cookie Crust

A delicious blueberry pie with a crushed sandwich cookie crust. Quick and easy.

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Blueberry Walnut Fudge by Laura

A delicious chocolate fudge with wild blueberries and walnuts!

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Brownie Bites, Gluten-Free

Mini brownies topped with creamy whipped topping and fresh raspberries!

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Butternut Banana Mini Muffins

This banana bread has nurtients from both bananas and butternut squash.  It is gluten-free and easy to make with Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix!  You can also make it into mini muffins!

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Cashew Oatmeal Drops

Rolled oats, cashew butter, chopped cashews, honey, cinnamon, raisins, and egg. Easy, quick and delicious. Make lots!

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Cheezy Broccoli Bites

Gluten-free breaded broccoli bites.  They make a great snack, appetizer, or side dish. 

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Chocolate Granola Bites by Elizabeth

These super quick and delicious treats are perfect to satisfy that sweet craving!

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Cool Blueberry Pie

A buttered cookie crumb crust with a cool blueberry filling is a wonderful sweet treat, especially in the Summer!

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Creme Brulee

This is a lighter version of creme brulee using reduced fat milk instead of heavy cream - perfect for a holiday indulgence with a little less guilt!  Plus, it's made with lactose free milk making it ideal for those with a lactose sensitivity. 

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Deliciously Yummy Snack Mix by Kimberly

Sweet & salty snack mix with popcorn, cranberries, and chocolate chips!  Great for lunch boxes or a snack to-go.

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Fast Black Bean Dip

It doesn’t get much easier than this! Keep salsa and black beans stored in your cupboard so when you have surprise guests or are asked to take something to a football party, you can throw this together in minutes!

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Four Amigas Making Salsa

Fresh ingredients, fresh taste. Simply combine roma tomatoes, cilantro, diced white onion, lime juice and a chopped pepper - possibly  jalopeno for added spice. Grab the tortilla chips!

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Gluten Free Trail Mix by Rebecca

A gluten-free trail mix complete with dried fruits, pretzels and almonds.

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Gluten-Free Maple Peanut Butter Cookies

Delicious peanut butter cookies made with less sugar and no flour!

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Golden Vanilla and Fruit Cake, Gluten-Free

A Gluten-free dessert to indulge in without sacrificing great taste!  This cake is perfect for birthday celebrations that the whole family will enjoy.

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Guacamole

Kids will love preparing this guacamole with you. A delicious blend of avocado, garlic powder, fresh cilantro, lime juice and a dash of salt and pepper - how easy can it get?

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Healthy Pizza dip by Tia

A Greek yogurt based dip with all the flavors of pizza! Perfect for dipping veggies or Veggie Stix!

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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