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Ten Healthy Kid-Friendly Menus

In an effort to help parents answer the age-old question “What should I make?” here are ten easy ideas for various occasions. Most are best for children ages eighteen months and up but can be modified as needed. Recipes that appear in this book include page numbers.

WEEKDAY BREAKFAST

• Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal
• Fresh fruit

WEEKEND BREAKFAST

• Whole Grain Pancakes
• Peach-Swirl Yogurt

LUNCH FOR A BUNCH

• Guac for All Ages
• Vegetable and Black Bean Quesadillas
• Clementine Dippers

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

• Real Microwave Popcorn
• Crispy Chicken Fingers with Magical Honey Mustard
• Cucumbers with Homemade Ranch Dressing
• Vanilla Bean Frozen Yogurt

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

• Ham, Cheddar, and Basil Quiche Cups
• Blueberry–Greek Yogurt Mini Muffins
• Freshly squeezed OJ

FATHER’S DAY COOKOUT

• Buzz Burgers
• Veggie Kebabs
• Grandma Lori’s Baked Beans
• Sliced watermelon

BEACH PICNIC

• Watermelon-Pineapple-Carrot Juice
• Homemade Peanut Butter and jelly sandwiches
• Whole wheat pretzels

DINNER PLAYDATE

• Grilled Turkey Cutlets
• Green Beans with Homemade French Dressing
• Whole grain bread
• Fruit-Burst Ice Pops

HOLIDAY DINNER

• Roasted Salmon
• Roasted Root Vegetables
• Lemon-Ricotta Cookies

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

• Three-Cheese Pizza
• Veggie platter
• Whole Grain Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese and Mascarpone Frosting