Scheels sporting goods store posted this recipe for homemade granola on Pinterest. The sweetness from the honey and vanilla makes it kid friendly, and the whole grains and nuts make it a healthy way to start the day. Plus, if you let your little ones help you prep the granola, they may be more excited to actually eat it.
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A green smoothie
Getting the average kid to warm up to kale and spinach can be next to impossible. But, if the greens are hidden in smoothie form and their taste masked with fruits like strawberries and pineapple, it becomes a whole lot easier. If your kid is wary of a green smoothie, try mixing it before they come into the kitchen so they don't see the greens go in. True, it's a little sneaky, but what mom doesn't rely on hefty doses of sneakiness, right?
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A healthy, tasty brown bag lunch
One look at this photo and you'll likely notice all the healthy fruits, veggies, and lean protein. Your kid will probably notice the popcorn and fun dip. Bottom line: everyone's happy.
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It's a wrap
Parenting.com posted eight different wrap options, all of which can be whipped up in a flash. Try a few to find your kids' favorites, then keep the ingredients on hand for those days when you've got zero time and don't want to be forced into a drive-thru run.
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Snack on a stick
This is a great snack for a few reasons. One, it's made using only healthy fruits, granola, and yogurt. Two, it lets kids have fun with their food (and motivates even picky eaters to join in). Three, who doesn't like eating stuff off a stick?
When I was a kid, the list of what I wouldn't eat far exceeded the list of what I would. My mom would literally bribe me with toys to get me to eat my veggies -- and even then I'd rarely have more than a bite or two, despite the risk of Barbie getting banned for the night.
Luckily, my picky eating has subsided, and I'm (mostly) a healthy eater. And while I've since apologized to my mom for staging a protest at every meal, I know the epic battles of moms vs. kids and carrot sticks vs. French fries still rage on in kitchens across the country.
To give you a little ammo in the fight, I've rounded up six recipes from Pinterest that should please even the pickiest of kids (I would have chowed down on them even at the height of my finicky years). Not only are the recipes kid-friendly, but they'll also allow you to sneak in some much-needed fruits and vegetables without drowning them in cheese sauce or butter.
And with nary a chicken finger in sight, you may even want to dig into these dishes as well.
