Healthy Recipes for Kids
This is a high protein and high fiber gourmet granola recipe. It is wheat-free, but not gluten free. It's an excellent on-the-go breakfast for busy kids rushing to get to school, as well as a satisfying, energy source for an afterschool snack.
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Rolled oats (organic if possible)
Unsalted peanuts
Sesame seeds
Raisins (organic if possible)
Brown rice syrup
Organic Cinnamon Agave Syrup (by Wholesome Sweeteners)
Crunchy peanut butter, natural (organic if possible)
Spelt Sesame Sticks, Salted (by Vita Spelt)
Cinnamon
Coconut oil - to coat pan
This is an easy no yeast, no egg bread with a nice, sweet almond taste. Great for snack time, or to accompany a glass of milk for breakfast.
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Whole Wheat Flour
Baking powder
Sea salt
Cane sugar
Milk (lowfat, organic if possible)
Lightly Roasted Almond Butter, Organic by Artisana
Slivered almonds
Dried cranberries (nothing artificial!)
Moist and tasty muffins with the taste of apple, cinnamon, and honey. They have a secret special ingredient - Honey Rice Puffins Cereal! To make these muffins gluten free, simply replace the flour with gluten-free baking mix.
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Egg (free range if possible)
Olive oil or coconut oil
Milk of choice, unsweetened
Fair Trade Honey, Organic (Wholesome Sweeteners)
Spelt flour
Brown sugar
Baking powder
Sea salt
Cinnamon
Honey Rice Puffins Cereal (Barbara's Bakery)
Medium apple (organic if possible)
Make some muffin magic for the kids with these tasty muffins. They have a hint of cinnamon and are topped with a simple crunch ingredient - granola!
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Whole spelt flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Sea salt
Cinnamon
Honey, organic if possible (Such as Wholesome Sweeteners)
Greek-Style Yogurt (Such as Cabot Creamery)
Virgin coconut oil (organic if possible)
Large egg (free range,organic if possible)
3 bananas
Nutty Granola Packets by Upfront Granola
You'll enjoy the benefits of organic yogurt and frozen berries in this delightful smoothie.
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16 oz. Stonyfield's Banilla Low-Fat Organic Yogurt (or vanilla yogurt and frozen bananas)
1/2 cup frozen Wyman's Triple Berry Blend
Flaxseed oil or ground flaxseeds (optional)
These yummy muffins are simple - just use Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix!
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Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix
Applesauce
Eggs
Chopped pecans
Vanilla extract
Carrots
Organic raw sugar
Options: cinnamon or nutmeg
Snack bars using cereal, great for breakfast on the go or to pack in lunchboxes. Yummy for kids of all ages.
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Honey or agave nectar (by Wholesome Sweeteners)
Peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
O-shaped oat cereal, plain or honey sweetened (organic if possible)
Raisins (organic if possible)
Chocolate chips (optional)
Butter (organic if possible)
Delightfully delicious and nutritious rounds of dates, almonds, dried tart cherries and Wild Berry Burst Superfood by Greens Plus. They'll go fast! Think of them like energy bars - but in in easier to make "drops!"
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Dates
Raw almonds
Dried tart cherries
Wild Berry Burst Superfood, by Greens+
Unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
A simple mix of dried fruit, nuts, and cheese to fill bellies on busy mornings!
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Nuts of choice, unsalted
White cheese of choice
Dried Wild Blueberries, by Wyman's of Maine or raisins or dried cranberries
Delicious egg salad - great as a sandwich!
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6 Eggs, free-range
Organic mayonnaise (Vegenaise is good)
Pine nuts or sliced almonds
Parmesan cheese, grated
Dried mustard (optional)
Parsley flakes
Paprika
Celery (optional)
Onion (optional)
Sesame Seeds (optional)
Lettuce (optional)
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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Lemons or lemon juice
2 bananas
Low fat plain or vanilla yogurt (organic if possible)
Fruit Medley Cereal, Barbara's Bakery Puffin Puffs
A cool and refreshing smoothie with mixed berries and immune-building greens powder by Greens+!
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Milk of choice, unsweetened
Greens Plus Wild Berry Burst Powder
frozen pitted cherries
frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
ripe banana
ice - a few cubes
protein powder, nut butter, or organic yogurt (optional)
lemon juice (optional)
There are many ideas for adding green superfood powder to smoothies. Try something different by adding it to a granola bar - much more portable than a smoothie! Just one serving of Greens+ Wild Berry Burst Superfood delivers more organic vitamins, essential minerals, and antioxidants than 5 full servings of fresh fruit and vegetables!
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Old fashioned rolled oats
Sliced almonds
Sunflower seeds (no MSG or additives)
Honey
Wild Berry Burst Superfood, by Greens Plus
Natural peanut butter (organic if possible)
Vanilla extract
Coconut oil or cooking spray
This is a twist to your classic banana muffin recipe. With less sugar and the addition of organic honey, this muffin is a great snack for tea time or breakfast.
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Whole wheat flour
All-purpose flour
Wheat germ
Baking soda
Sea salt
Chopped walnuts and/or pecans
Brown sugar
Organic Raw Honey by Wholesome Sweeteners
Organic canola oil or coconut oil
Egg
Unsweetened almond milk or cow's milk
Bananas
“We’ve concocted an all-natural fruit and veggie salad that’s loaded with vitamins, minerals and a lot of water to keep you hydrated all day long!”
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1 medium honeydew melon
1 medium cantaloupe
1 small cucumber (seedless)
2 limes
sea salt
A warm, gooey open-face sandwich! It's rich and filling. Yummm...
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Almond Butter with Omega-3 (by Once Again)
whole grain bread (try spelt!)
Organic Raw Honey (by Wholesome Sweeteners)
cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice (optional)
bananas (optional)
The taste of peach pie without turning on the oven - just whip up this nutritious smoothie in the blender!
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Almond milk, unsweetened
Plain yogurt (organic if possible)
Fresh or frozen peaches (organic if possible)
Orange juice
Pumpkin pie spice
Shady Maple Farms Organic Maple Syrup
This yummy pumpkin bread is a great, healthy way to sneak some hidden zucchini into your kids!
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Coconut oil (for greasing loaf pans)
Cage-free eggs
Stevia in the Raw
Xylitol
Unsweetened organic applesauce
Canned organic pumpkin
Pure vanilla extract
Pamela's Gluten-free Baking & Pancake mix
Ground cinnamon
Ground allspice
Sea salt
Organic zucchini
Chopped organic walnuts
Super easy to make, using the best ingredients! Soft, sticky, nutty and delicious!
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4 cups Upfront Granola - Pick your favorite flavor(s)
Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
Organic Maple Syrup
Organic Honey
Pistachios
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Organic Vanilla Extract
Creamy strawberry smoothie with Greens+ for an alkaline boost.
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Fresh or frozen strawberries
Organic vanilla yogurt
Organic lowfat milk, rice milk, or almond milk
Greens Plus Wild Berry Burst Powder
Turkey and lettuce rolled up in a tortilla with an Asian-inspired nut butter sauce!
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All natural nut or seed butter (Suggested: Cashew Butter by Once Again)
Almond milk, unsweetened
Extra virgin olive oil
Teriyaki sauce (no corn syrup or artificial ingredients)
Garlic
Tortilla - whole grain, sprouted grain, or gluten-free
2 slices turkey breast, plain roasted (no added nitrates)
Parsley flakes
Paprika
Romaine lettuce
Tamari sauce (low-sodium) or Bragg's Aminos
Onion
Garlic
Extra virgin olive oil
6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium, all natural)
2 (14 ounce) cans northern white beans
Cumin
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (such as Shelton's)
Sour cream
Parsley, fresh or dried
Sea salt
Wrap (or "pinwheel") filled with turkey, spinach, and a cream cheese spread. Delicious and it's Kid Kritics Approved!
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Cream cheese (organic if possible)
Yogurt, plain (organic if possible)
Italian seasoning
Parsley, fresh or dried
Whole grain or sprouted grain tortillas (try spelt!)
Sliced turkey breast, oven roasted (additive-free)
Fresh spinach, washed (organic if possible)
Paprika
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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1lb. chicken breasts, antibiotic-free
2 oz. Falafel Chips, Flamous Brand
Olive oil cooking spray
Organic ketchup
Crisp salad with cheddar cheese and apples. Add chicken or turkey for more protein!
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Apple (organic is best!)
Ranch dressing **
Red seedless grapes (organic is best!)
Salad greens
Cabot Sharp Light Cheddar Minis, cubed
Options: walnuts or almonds, chicken or turkey
Sub sandwich on a sprouted grain hot dog bun - perfect for smaller bites!
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Turkey bacon (uncured), Applegate Farms or Shelton’s
Sprouted wheat hot dog bun, Alvarado Street Bakery
Organic mayo or Vegenaise
Roasted turkey breast slices (additive-free), Applegate Farms (or other KKA deli meat)
Swiss cheese slices, Applegate Farms (or other KKA cheese)
Romaine lettuce leaves
Tomato
Creamy baked macaroni and cheese made with Cabot Sharp Light Cheddar Cheese!
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2 blocks (16 oz) Cabot Sharp Light Cheddar Cheese
Fresh parsley
1 box whole grain elbow macaroni (try spelt!)
Earth Balance spread or organic butter
1/2 cup lowfat or 2% milk
Sea salt
Red onion (optional)
Tomato (optional)
Oregano (optional)
Hearty chili served with falafel chips for dipping - great great for dinner or in a lunchbox thermos!
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Ground turkey, 1 lb (Plainville Farms)
Yellow onion
Garlic
1 (32 oz) box chicken broth
Chili powder (more or less to taste)
Red bell pepper
1 large (28 oz) carton/box chopped tomatoes **
1 small (4 oz) can of mild green chilies
1 can (6 oz) can tomato paste
Organic Falafel Chips, Original (Flamous Brands)
Shredded cheese (white)
Olive oil (optional)
Fresh or dried parsley, basil, or cilantro (optional)
Delicious Asian-inspired wrap, or "pinwheel" with chicken and a coconut-peanut butter spread. Great for lunchboxes!
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Natural creamy peanut butter (check the site for KKA brands!)
Coconut milk, unsweetened **
Extra virgin olive oil
Bragg’s Aminos or low-sodium tamari sauce
Lemon juice
Minced garlic
Tortillas - whole grain, sprouted grain, or gluten-free
Sliced chicken breast, plain roasted (additive-free)
Parsley flakes
Paprika
Romaine lettuce
The ingredients of a turkey sandwich served as a kabob! A great alternative for kids' lunches.
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4 ounces turkey breast, cooked (no nitrates or antibiotics)
Mozzarella cheese chunk
Baby romaine lettuce
Red bell pepper
Multigrain bread (Suggested brand: Rudi's Organic Bakery)
Homemade pizza with spinach pesto sauce and a delicious cheese alternative!
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Fresh baby spinach (organic is best!)
Fresh garlic
Toasted walnuts
Parmesan cheese
Sea salt
Extra virgin olive oil
1 (12-inch) whole grain pizza crust ***
1 (8 oz) block of Lisanatti Almond Cheeze - Mozzarella Style chunks, shredded
Options: tomato, fresh basil, cooked chicken
Tuna, tongol in spring water
Moyonnaise, organic or Vegenaise
Onion
Celery
Sesame seeds, raw
Seasoned salt
Parsley, dried or fresh
Paprika
Bread, whole grain or gluten-free
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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1 can olives
3-4 long carrots
2-3 string cheese sticks
Ranch Dressing:
1 packet Simply Organic ranch mix
1/2 cup plain yogurt, organic if possible
1/2 cup buttermilk (you can use regular milk also), organic if possible
Homemade pizza with ground turkey, marinara sauce, and almond cheeze!
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1 lb lean ground turkey (no antibiotics)
Sea salt
Ground pepper or cayenne pepper
Marinara sauce
1 (12-inch) whole grain pizza crust ***
Lisanatti Almond Cheeze - Mozzarella Style chunks
Delicious muffins made with Cinnamon Puffins Cereal. This recipe is Kid Kritics Approved!
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unbleached or whole wheat pastry flour
baking powder (unsulphured)
baking soda
sea salt
granulated sugar
Cinnamon Puffins Cereal, Barbara’s Bakery
canola oil
honey
milk or milk substitute
2 large eggs
nuts (optional)
raisins (optional)
cranberries (optional)
blueberries (optional)
cinnamon (optional)
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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15-oz can black beans
Butter, by Cabot Creamery
Vanilla extract
Sugar, evaporated cane juice
Cocoa powder, unsweetened (not processed with alkali)
Sea salt
Eggs, large, cage-free
Walnuts, chopped
Dark chocolate chips
Black bean dip flavored with taco seasoning...grab some tortilla chips and veggies and and start dipping!
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15 oz. can garbanzo or black beans (BPA-free can if possible)
Roasted or raw garlic
Greek-Style Yogurt, Plain, Lowfat by Cabot of Vermont
Extra virgin olive oil
Organic Taco Seasoning Mix by Simply Organic
Sea salt
One lemon or lime
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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Butternut squash
Butter
Sugar or honey
Eggs
Ripe bananas
Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix, Gluten-Free
Sea salt
Vanilla Extract
Sweet & salty snack mix with popcorn, cranberries, and chocolate chips! Great for lunch boxes or a snack to-go.
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Dried cranberries (watch out for artificial flavors & high fructose corn syrup)
Raw whole almonds
Half Naked Popcorn, Good Health Natural Foods
Mini pretzels (try spelt pretzels!)
Mini chocolate chips
Delicious peanut butter cookies made with less sugar and no flour!
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Joseph’s Original Sugar Free Syrup, Maple
natural peanut butter
brown sugar
1 egg
gluten-free vanilla extract
dark chocolate chips (optional)
Air popped popcorn, slivered almonds and walnuts with a sprinkling of Spike seasoning to make it taste even better. Make lots!!
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Popcorn kernels
Spike seasoning
Slivered almonds
Walnut pieces
Organic popcorn lightly flavored with cinnamon. Excellent snack for warmer days. Easy to travel and not messy.
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Good Health Natural Foods Organic Popcorn
Xylitol all natural sweetener (or stevia or sugar)
Vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon
Grass fed butter or Earth Balance soy-free spread
A slightly sweet trail mix that your kids will love. It's nut free so perfect for school lunches.
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Half Naked Popcorn, Pop Chocolate (Good Health Natural Foods)
Puffins Cereal, Honey Rice (Barbara's Bakery)
Tamari pumpkin seeds
Raw sunflower seeds
Dried banana chips
Raisins
Unsweetened coconut shavings (optional)
Chocolate chips (optional)
Your kids won't be able to wait until snack time for these tasty treats! Once Again Organic Peanut Butter with Omega-3, honey, milk combined with oats and dried fruit - a winner for sure!
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Peanut Butter with Omega-3, Organic (Once Again)
Raw Honey, Organic (Wholesome Sweeteners)
Milk (organic, if possible)
Rolled oats
Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, blueberries, cherries or other berries work best)
Chopped nuts
Your kids will gobble up this protein- and fiber-rich dip. It tastes like pizza! Just throw the ingredients in a food processor ... so simple and delicious!!
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Garbanzo beans, cooked or 15 oz can
Extra virgin olive oil
Tomato paste
Garlic, fresh
1 lemon
Romano cheese
Oregano, dried
Basil, dried
Sea salt
Nutritious bean dip with navy beans, lemon juice, roasted garlic, tahini, Greek yogurt, olive oil and sea salt enhanced with dry ranch dressing mix. Get ready to dip!
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15 oz. can navy beans (BPA-free can if possible)
Ranch Dressing Mix by Simply Organic
Lemon
Greek-Style Yogurt, Lowfat, Plain by Cabot of Vermont
Garlic
Sea salt
Olive oil
A quick and healthy snack of various nuts and seeds roasted with tamari!
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Sesame seeds, raw
Sunflower seeds, raw
Pumpkin seeds, raw
Almonds, raw, slivered
Peanuts, raw
Tamari sauce (low sodium) or Bragg's Aminos
Kettle corn ... a little salty and a little sweet. This recipe is made with organic honey. Fun Halloween treats for kids and we love that they are not chock-full of sugar. Fill clear plastic gloves to make "Witches' Hands" or just eat the kettle corn on its own!
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Butter (such as Cabot of Vermont)
Organic honey (such as Wholesome Sweeteners Fair Trade Organic Honey)
Sea salt
Popcorn (Air popped or Good Health Natural Foods Half Naked Popcorn)
Whole almonds