Kids' Recipes

Note: If you don't have quinoa, substitute brown rice or whole-wheat couscous, but be sure to adjust the cook time as needed. Prep Time: 20 minutes What you need: 1½ cups low-sodium vegetable stock or water 1 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed and draine...

Note: If you don't have quinoa, substitute brown r...

Note: You'll want to keep these sandwiches refrigerated. They'll keep for 8 hours, tightly wrapped. Prep time: 5-10 minutes What you need: ¾ cup light cream cheese, slightly softened half a large cucumber, thinly sliced 8 slices of whole-wheat bread...

Note: You'll want to keep these sandwiches refrige...

Note: You don't have to peel the zucchini before shredding it for this recipe. It won't affect the taste and the peel will provide some extra fiber. Prep time: 30 minutes What you need: 1½ c. shredded zucchini (about 2 small) 2 c. whole-grain pancak...

Note: You don't have to peel the zucchini before s...

Prep time: about 1 to 2 hours Ingredients: 1 8-oz. container of your favorite flavor of yogurt Utensils: small paper cups wooden popsicle sticks (available in craft stores) plastic wrap Directions: Pour yogurt into paper cups. Fill them almost t...

Prep time: about 1 to 2 hours Ingredients: 1 8-oz...

Prep time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 apple 1 banana 1/3 c. red seedless grapes 1/3 c. green seedless grapes 2/3 cup pineapple chunks 1 cup nonfat yogurt ¼ c. dried coconut, shredded Utensils: knife (you'll need help from your adult assistant) 2 wo...

Prep time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 apple 1 bana...

Note: Try carrot or celery sticks on the side! Prep time: 5-10 minutes What you need: 4 whole-wheat wraps (8 inches) 2 cups store-bought rotisserie chicken, shredded ½ cup shredded carrots 1 avocado, thinly sliced 1 cup baby spinach leaves ¼ cup of ...

Note: Try carrot or celery sticks on the side! Pre...

Prep time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 c. milk ¼ c. banana (about 1 banana), mashed with a fork ¼ c. peanut butter 1/3 c. vegetable oil ¼ c. frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed (left out of the freezer until it's soft) ¼ c. nonfat dry milk 2...

Prep time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 c. mi...

Prep time: 1 to 2 hours Ingredients: ½ c. milk 1 c. sliced peaches (they can be either fresh or canned) 1 tsp. sugar Utensils: ice cube tray blender (you'll need help from your adult assistant) serving dishes Directions: Pour the milk into an ic...

Prep time: 1 to 2 hours Ingredients: ½ c. milk 1 ...

Prep time: about 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp. yeast ½ c. warm water 1 tsp. honey 1-1/3 c. flour 1 tsp. salt Utensils: oven (you'll need help from your adult assistant) small bowl mixing spoon medium-size bowl cutting board, sprinkled with flour...

Prep time: about 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp. ...

Prep time: about 1-2 hours Ingredients: 2 c. plain yogurt ½ c. canned crushed pineapple (packed in its own juice instead of packed in syrup) 1 can frozen pineapple or orange-pineapple juice concentrate, thawed Utensils: medium-sized bowl mixing sp...

Prep time: about 1-2 hours Ingredients: 2 c. plai...

Note: Frittatas can be served hot or cold, so enjoy it warm for dinner and pack it cold for lunch. Get a grownup's help with this recipe, which requires using the oven/stove and chopping with a knife. Prep time: 25 minutes What you need: 3 egg white...

Note: Frittatas can be served hot or cold, so enjo...

Note: These are great warm from the skillet or cold, packed for lunch with a container of sauce for dipping. Prep Time: 10-15 minutes What you need: 4 whole-wheat tortillas (8 inches) 2/3 cup fresh or frozen spinach, finely chopped 2/3 cup part-skim...

Note: These are great warm from the skillet or col...

Note: This recipe works well with leftover steak or brisket, too. Ask for an adult's help with slicing the meat and using the food processor. Prep time: 5 minutes What you need: ¼ cup light mayonnaise ¼ cup fat-free Greek-style plain yogurt ¼ teaspo...

Note: This recipe works well with leftover steak o...

Note: Use single-serving bags or containers to take this snack on the go. Prep time: 5 minutes What you need: 1 cup whole grain cereal (squares or Os work best) ¼ cup dried fruit of your choice ¼ cup nuts, such as walnut pieces, slivered almonds, or...

Note: Use single-serving bags or containers to tak...

Prep time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten with a fork 1 c. cornmeal 1 c. flour 1 c. milk 2 tsp. baking powder ¼ c. vegetable oil 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. sugar ½ c. corn (fresh, canned, or frozen if it's taken out of the freezer ahead of time and...

Prep time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten...

Prep time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1 c. flour 1 c. rolled oats ½ c. butter or margarine, softened 1/3 c. light brown sugar ¼ tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt ¾ c. strawberry jam Utensils: oven (you'll need help from your adult assistant) large bow...

Prep time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1 c. flour 1 c...

Note: Add more chipotle if you like it super spicy or less if you prefer it milder. Prep and cook time: 16 minutes What you need: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks Juice and zest of 2 limes ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black p...

Note: Add more chipotle if you like it super spicy...

Note: Get a grownup's help with this recipe, which requires using the oven/stove and chopping with a knife. Prep time: 1 hour What you need: 1/3 cup celery, diced ½ cup onion, diced 1/3 cup carrots, diced 1½ cups canned navy beans, no salt ½ pound s...

Note: Get a grownup's help with this recipe, which...

Prep time: 5 minutes Ingredients: ¾ c. light fruit-flavored yogurt 1 tbsp. raisins 1 tbsp. sunflower seeds 1/3 c. strawberries Utensils: measuring cup measuring spoon Directions: Mix all ingredients in a plastic cup. Serves: 1 Serving size: app...

Prep time: 5 minutes Ingredients: ¾ c. light frui...

Serves 16 Ingredients 4-ounce can diced green chili peppers, drained Half a small onion, diced 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 8 10-inch fat-free whole-wheat tortilla 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese Directions In a bowl, com...

Serves 16 Ingredients 4-ounce can diced green c...

Serves 6 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups shredded romaine lettuce 3/4 cup diced tomatoes 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell peppers 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 cans (6 ounces each) low-salt white t...

Serves 6 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups shredded romain...