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Home » 11 Tasty And Kid-Friendly Meal Prep Ideas For Picky Eaters

11 Tasty And Kid-Friendly Meal Prep Ideas For Picky Eaters

July 2, 2020 By Hadley Maxwell Leave a Comment

Are your children picky eaters? We have this list of meal prep ideas you can use for the entire week that your kids will love. You don’t have to worry about them not eating after getting these delicious ideas.

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Meal Prep Ideas For Your Kids Who Are Picky Eaters

1. Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars

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Perfect for those who want their kids to eat healthier but don’t have the time or energy in the morning to cook. Make them ahead of time and pop one in your bag on the way out the door.

2. Apricot-Peach Smoothie

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A great way to sneak in nutrition is in the form of delicious smoothies. Big fruit flavor from the peaches and apricots helps to mask the flavors of carrots in the background.

3. Zucchini Pizza Casserole

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Most kids love pizza but this recipe gives it a healthy twist by using nutritious, tender zucchini as the crust. However, all the other classic pizza flavors are there such as cheese, pepperoni, tomato sauce, so your child might not even notice the difference at all.

4. Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese

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Sweet potatoes are rich in fiber and form the base of the sauce and this recipe uses only about half the cheese of traditional macaroni and cheese.

5. Chicken And Wild Rice Casserole

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This recipe takes advantage of using reduced-fat soup, fat-free milk, and shredded vegetables that will blend themselves in the background. These little changes will make a big difference in the fat content and caloric numbers and is a great meal prep idea.

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6. Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

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Compared to traditional brownie recipes, this particular recipe uses around half the butter and sugar. The addition of zucchini also has great nutritional benefits such as a high level of vitamin C and fiber.

7. Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark

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Another great meal prep for picky eaters tip is to take familiar dishes and make them with healthier ingredients. A great recipe to make at the beginning of the week, leave it in the freezer and turn to whenever you get that snacking urge but still want to eat smart.

8. Baked Plantain Chips

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The next time your kids feel like munching on a bag of potato chips, try whipping up a batch of baked plantain chips instead. They’ll feel way better afterward and plantains are high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and B6.

Use a mandolin to slice the plantains and slice them very thin. The thinner you slice them, the crunchier the chips will end up!

9. Homemade Sweet Potato Chips

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A batch of hot, fresh sweet potato chips can be ready in about 10-15 minutes tops. Your kids’ guts will thank you, literally, because sweet potatoes are high in fiber and antioxidants which helps promotes gut health.

10. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Peanut butter promotes strong bones and helps with heart health, while rolled oats are high in fiber and help to keep weight in check. We love the fact that you can make these ahead of time, freeze them, and bake them anytime your kids are craving for a cookie. No thawing necessary!

11. Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders

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What kids’ menu doesn’t have its own version of chicken tenders and fries nowadays? Again, a few modifications turn this unhealthy meal into something parents will be happy to regularly serve their kids. To complete the chicken tenders and fries experience, roast off some potato wedges alongside the tenders and you’re all set for mealtime!

Watch this video from Mom’s Messy Kitchen for more meal prep ideas:

Meal prep for picky eaters and kids alike doesn’t have to be a struggle. It can be fun giving your children new options to try out, just be patient, see what their palette leans towards and adjust accordingly.

What are some of your favorite meal prep recipes to serve your kids? Tell us in the comment section below!

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