Kid Kritics Approved - Healthy Foods for Kids

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

 

Healthy Recipes for Kids

A La Sesame and Peanut Butter Granola by Deneen

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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Almond Sweet Bread

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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Apple Honey Puffins Muffins

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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Banana Crunch Muffins

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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BaNilla Berry Smoothie

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

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Carrot Muffins, Gluten-Free by Sara

These yummy muffins are simple - just use Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix!

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Cereal O Snack Bars

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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Cherry Almond Drops

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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Eat on the Run Breakfast Mix

A simple mix of dried fruit, nuts, and cheese to fill bellies on busy mornings!

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Egg Salad Kids Love

Delicious egg salad - great as a sandwich!

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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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Greens Plus Berry Smoothie

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

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Greens Plus Granola Bar by Chrissy

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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Honey Banana Muffins by Emily

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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Hydration Salad

“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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Open Face Almond Butter & Honey Sandwich

A warm, gooey open-face sandwich!  It's rich and filling.  Yummm...

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Peach Pie Smoothie

The taste of peach pie without turning on the oven - just whip up this nutritious smoothie in the blender!

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Pumpkin Zucchini Bread, Gluten-free by Jennifer

This yummy pumpkin bread is a great, healthy way to sneak some hidden zucchini into your kids!

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Sticky Cranberry Granola Bars by Alicia

Super easy to make, using the best ingredients! Soft, sticky, nutty and delicious!

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Strawberry Smoothie

Creamy strawberry smoothie with Greens+ for an alkaline boost.

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Turkey Nut Butter Pinwheel

Turkey and lettuce rolled up in a tortilla with an Asian-inspired nut butter sauce!

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Creamy Chicken Soup

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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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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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Harvest Salad

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

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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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Macaroni and Cheese by Jodi

Creamy baked macaroni and cheese made with Cabot Sharp Light Cheddar Cheese!

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No Bean Chili with Falafel Chips by Antoinette

Hearty chili served with falafel chips for dipping - great great for dinner or in a lunchbox thermos!

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Peanut Chicken Pinwheels

Delicious Asian-inspired wrap, or "pinwheel" with chicken and a coconut-peanut butter spread.  Great for lunchboxes!

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Sandwich Kabob

The ingredients of a turkey sandwich served as a kabob!  A great alternative for kids' lunches.

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Spinach Pesto Pizza with Almond Cheeze

Homemade pizza with spinach pesto sauce and a delicious cheese alternative!

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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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Turkey Pizza with Almond Cheeze

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

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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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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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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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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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Gluten-Free Maple Peanut Butter Cookies

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

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Keri's Popcorn Recipe

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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Light Cinnamon Popcorn by Heather

Organic popcorn lightly flavored with cinnamon. Excellent snack for warmer days. Easy to travel and not messy.

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Monkey Trail Mix

A slightly sweet trail mix that your kids will love.  It's nut free so perfect for school lunches. 

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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Treats by Lisa

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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Pizza Hummus

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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Ranch Bean Dip

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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Roasted Nuts & Seeds

A quick and healthy snack of various nuts and seeds roasted with tamari!

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Witches' Hands with Honey Kettle Corn

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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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