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 Banana Smoothie by Julie

A rich and tasty smoothie that combines the benefits of nuts and banana in one delicious treat.

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Almond Butter Fruit Muffins

Who doesn't love a yummy warm muffin in the morning? This recipe combines Once Again Smooth Almond Butter with Omega-3, eggs, honey, milk, some fresh or frozen fruit,  all natural fruit spread and a touch of nutmeg.

 

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Almond Cinnamon Granola Bars by Deneen

Delicious granola bar great for a snack! Recipe made our Healthy Recipe Mom famous in her hometown for these bars, a family favorite.

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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 Cinnamon Oatmeal

Hearty oatmeal with apples and cinnamon - great to fill tummies on cold mornings!

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Banana Bread

Who doesn't love warm banana bread for breakfast? Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix, melted butter, sugar or honey, eggs, banana, sea salt, vanilla and nuts-  simple and simply delicious!

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Banana Split Pancakes, Gluten-Free by Sara

These pancakes are delicious and easy to make with Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix!

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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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Breakfast Casserole

An egg casserole with turkey bacon, cheese, and whole grain bread - will keep tummies full until lunch!

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Breakfast Cereal Muffins with Apples by Lisa

Cinnamon apple muffins using Cinnamon Puffins Cereal!

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Breakfast in a Cup by Rebecca

A quick and easy versatile breakfast - similar in texture to a souffle. You can make it sweet or savory with "mix-ins" and kids can make it themselves!  Plus, it's a great way to sneak in an egg in the morning!

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Brisk Berry Smoothie

Mmmmmm, Mmmmmm good! A smoothie made with fruit, almond milk and a surprise ingredient- carrots. High antioxidant level.

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Bunny Snack Mix & Yogurt Parfait

Yogurt parfait with nuts, fruit, granola, and Annie's Bunny Graham Friends cookies!

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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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Cheese Broccoli Roll Ups

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

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Coconut Berry Oatmeal by Amy

This delicious oatmeal will leave your kids satisfied till lunch, without giving their blood sugar a roller coaster ride!

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Cookie Cutter Eggs

A fun way to serve eggs.  Our version of "egg in a basket"...an egg cooked in the middle of whole grain toast!

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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 Cinnamon Brown Rice Farina by Laurie

Delicious warm cereal for a quick and healthy breakfast perfect for a winter morning or a rainy day.

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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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Fabulous French Toast

Fabulous french toast topped with colorful fruit and made with gluten-free multi-grain bread   and organic milk for a healthy breakfast.

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French Toast Waffles by Sheila

A quick and different idea for a tasty breakfast, a waffle recipe without having to mix a batter!  We thought fruit and cinnamon would be a great addition to this delicious recipe.

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Fruit & Cereal Granola Bars by Jennifer

A granola bar full of wholesome ingredients that is sure to be a hit at your house!

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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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Fruity Yogurt Parfait

Layers of berries and yogurt finished with a nutty cookie topping!

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Gluten-Free French Toast by Wendy

This recipe is gluten-free since it is made with Rudi's Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread.  They incude healthy omega-3 fats from flax seeds.  Also blueberries which are considered a super food due to their antioxidant properties. 

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Greens Plus Berry Smoothie

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

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Grilled Cinnamon Raisin PB&J

A new twist on the classic PB&J sandwich.  

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HIgh Protein Smoothie

A delicious smoothie with protein from nut butter and protein powder!

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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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Honey Bunny Snack Bars

Snack bars using cereal, great for breakfast on the go or to pack in their lunchbox. Yummy for kids of all ages.

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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 using Once Again Almond Butter with Omega-3!

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Pineapple Mango Parfait with Cookie Dippers

Pineapple Greek yogurt with coconut and mango chunks served with cookies to dip!

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Pink Pancakes by Amy

Your kids will love the idea of pink pancakes.  This recipe is simple, using Gluten-Free Baking & Pancake Mix by Pamela's Products.  And the deep pink color from beets!  Amy Roskelley from superhealthykids.com thought these would be perfect for Valentine's Day and we agree. 

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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

The sweet indulgence of pumpkin pie in a nutritious smoothie!  Smooth pumpkin, a bit of spice, the sweetness of banana, and for the "crust"... nutty almond butter!

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Pumpkin Pie Yogurt by Sandy

This breakfast or snack treat tastes just like pumpkin pie, but is much healthier. Packed with protein, it is a quick and filling way to start your day!

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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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Purple Power Smoothie

A refreshing yogurt and berry smoothie!

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Simple Cheese Egg Sausage Roll-Ups

These simple, yet hearty breakfast roll-ups will keep your kiddos full until lunch time!

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Spiced Almond Milk by Emily

A smooth, hot almond milk drink with a bit of spice ... perfect for a cold winter day.

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Strawberry Smoothie

Creamy strawberry smoothie with Greens+ for an alkaline boost.

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Terrific Turkey Sausage Patties

For a great breakfast sausage, I have substituted the usual pork sausage patties for a healthier alternative-turkey!

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Triple Berry Spread by Liz

Delicious cream cheese spread with berries!

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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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Wake-Up Smoothie

Fruit smoothie that's great for breakfast!

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Wheat Blueberry Muffins by Carolina

Delicious guilt-free muffins made with dried blueberries for a delicious and nutritious snack.

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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 of Vermont|
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|
Shelton's|
Simply Organic|
Snyder's of Hanover|
Vita Spelt|
Wholesome Sweeteners|
Wyman's of Maine