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Kid Friendly Recipes

Kids don't need special kinds of food, they can eat the same foods as adults!  We know that kids can be picky, so foods that we consider "Kid Friendly" are still healthy, but have simple ingredients and flavors. 
Learn more here: Kid Friendly Zone
 
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Kid Friendly Recipes

 

Breakfast

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Crock Pot Oatmeal
Crock Pot Oatmeal

Breakfast Burrito with Salsa
Breakfast Burrito with Salsa

Pumpkin Oatmeal
Pumpkin Oatmeal

Sweet Potato Hash and Eggs
Sweet Potato Hash and Eggs

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Whole Grain Strawberry Pancakes
Whole Grain Strawberry Pancakes

Banana Blueberry Breakfast Quinoa
Banana Blueberry Breakfast Quinoa

Berry Oatmeal
Berry Oatmeal

Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta
Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta

Breakfast Quesadilla
Breakfast Quesadilla

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

Apple Slice Pancakes
Apple Slice Pancakes

Green Eggs
Green Eggs

Pumpkin Pancakes
Pumpkin Pancakes

Fruit Yogurt Parfait
Fruit Yogurt Parfait


 

Meatless Meals

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Healthy Vegetable Fried Quinoa
Healthy Vegetable Fried Quinoa

Southwest Baked Potatoes
Southwest Baked Potatoes

One Pot Pasta with Veggies
One Pot Pasta with Veggies

One Pot Chickpea Barley
One Pot Chickpea Barley 

Southern Pepper Cups
Southwestern Pepper Cups

Peachy Peanut Butter Pita Pockets
Peachy Peanut Butter Pita Pockets

Eggplant Stir Fry
Eggplant Stir Fry

Veggie Pizza Pita Pockets
Veggie Pizza Pita Pockets

Black Bean Lettuce Wraps
Black Bean Lettuce Wraps

Stuffed Summer Squash
Stuffed Summer Squash

Spaghetti Squash with Sauce
Spaghetti Squash with Sauce

Simple Veggie Tofu
Simple Veggie Tofu

Crock Pot Vegetable Brown Rice
Crock Pot Vegetable Brown Rice

PB Banana and Pumpkin Sandwich
PB Banana and Pumpkin Sandwich

Peanut Noodle Stir Fry
Peanut Noodle Stir Fry

Crunchy Vegetable Wrap
Crunchy Vegetable Wrap

Tuscan Pasta with Canellini Beans
Tuscan Pasta with Canellini Beans

Bean and Rice Botana
Bean and Rice Botana

Pasta con Ceci
Pasta con Ceci

One Pot Mac and Cheese
One Pot Mac and Cheese

Black Bean Burrito
Black Bean Burrito

Chili Mac and Cheese
Chili Mac and Cheese

Meatless Dirty Rice
Meatless Dirty Rice

Crock Pot Enchilada Rice
Crock Pot Enchilada Rice

Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice
Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice

Easy Vegetable Fried Rice
Easy Vegetable Fried Rice

Anytime Pizza
Anytime Pizza


 

Meals with Meat

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One Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies
One Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies

BBQ Stuffed Sweet Potato
BBQ Stuffed Sweet Potato

Salmon Patties
Salmon Patties

Mozzarella Chicken with Spinach
Mozzarella Chicken with Spinach

Turkey Shepard's Pie
Turkey Shepard's Pie

Tuna Fish Tacos
Tuna Fish Tacos

Tex Mex Skillet
Tex Mex Skillet

Salmon Pasta Bake
Salmon Pasta Bake

Simple Italian Pasta
Simple Italian Pasta

Crock Pot Steak and Peppers
Crock Pot Steak and Peppers

Fajita Chicken Bake
Fajita Chicken Bake

Roasted Chicken and Root Vegetables
Roasted Chicken and Root Vegetables

Turkey Tetrazzini
Turkey Tetrazzini

Apple Tuna Sandwiches
Apple Tuna Sandwiches

Citrus Chicken
Citrus Chicken

Salsa Chicken
Salsa Chicken

Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan

Skillet Noodles with Beef and Chicken
Skillet Noodles with Beef and Spinach

Turkey Tostadas
Turkey Tostadas

Baked Meatballs
Baked Meatballs

Citrus Tuna Melt
Citrus Tuna Melt

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Pulled Pork Sandwich with Cabbage Slaw


 

Drinks & Smoothies

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Mango Banana Smoothie
Mango Banana Smoothie

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Fruit Ice Cubes
Fruit Ice Cubes

Homemade Eggnog
Homemade Eggnog

Red Monster Smoothie
Red Monster Smoothie

Cucumber Mint Water
Cucumber Mint Water

Pumpkin Smoothie
Pumpkin Smoothie

Banana Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie
Banana Pineapple Berry Smoothie

Papaya Banana Smoothie
Papaya Banana Smoothie

Fruit Juice Fizz
Fruit Juice Fizz


 

Snacks

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​Bell Pepper Pizzas

Ants on a Log
Ants on a Log

Sweet and Salty Trail Mix
Sweet and Salty Trail Mix

No-Bake Energy Balls
No-Bake Energy Balls

Veggie Pinwheels
Veggie Pinwheels

Baked Tortilla Chips
Baked Tortilla Chips

Kettle Corn
​Kettle Corn

Roasted Chickpeas
Roasted Chickpeas

Granola Bars
Granola Bars

Kale Chips
Kale Chips

Fruit Kabobs with Strawberry Dip
Fruit Kabobs with Strawberry Dip

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Fruit Pizza
Fruit Pizza

Loaded Apple Nachos
Loaded Apple Nachos

Stove-Top Popcorn
Stovetop Popcorn

Energy Trail Mix
Energy Trail Mix

Applesauce
Applesauce

Baked Apple Chips
Baked Apple Chips


 

Soups & Stews

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Crock Pot Root Vegetable Stew
Crock Pot Root Vegetable Stew

Turkey Roast and Rice Soup
Turkey Roast and Rice Soup

Black Bean Soup
Black Bean Soup

Pumpkin and White Bean Soup
Pumpkin White Bean Soup

Quick Chili
Quick Chili

Beef Vegetable Soup
Beef Vegetable Soup

Chicken Soup
Chicken Soup


 

Side Dishes

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Roasted Cabbage
Roasted Cabbage

Stuffed Tomatoes
Stuffed Tomatoes

Applesauce
Applesauce

Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Fiesta Rice
Fiesta Rice

Spiced Roasted Potatoes
Spiced Roasted Potatoes

Roasted Broccoli
Roasted Broccoli

Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil
Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Maple Sweet Potatoes
Maple Sweet Potatoes

Glazed Green Beans with Shallot Relish
Glazed Green Beans with Shallot Relish

Baked Apples and Sweet Potatoes
Baked Apples and Sweet Potatoes

Spanish Rice
Spanish Rice

Roasted Root Vegetables
​Roasted Root Vegetables

Simple Roasted Carrots
Simple Roasted Carrots

Baked Tortilla Chips
Baked Tortilla Chips


 

Salads

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Plum Cucumber Salad
Plum Cucumber Salad

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Tuna Salad with Pears
Tuna Salad with Pears

Apple Salad
Apple Salad

Cucumber Watermelon Salad
Cucumber Watermelon Salad

Fall Kale and Quinoa Salad
Fall Kale and Quinoa Salad

Pasta Salad with Mixed Vegetables
Pasta Salad with Mixed Vegetables

Southwest Vegetable Salad
Southwest Salad

Couscous, Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Couscous, Cucumber &Tomato Salad 

Simple Green Salad
Simple Green Salad

Turkey Potato Salad
Turkey Potato Salad


 

Desserts

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Apple Cinnamon Pockets
Apple Cinnamon Pockets

Soft Fruity Cookies
Soft Fruity Cookies

Spiced Pears
Spiced Pears

Yogurt Banana Split
Yogurt Banana Split

Baked Apples with Cranberries and Cinnamon
Baked Apples with Cranberries

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Fruit Kabobs with Strawberry Dip
Fruit Kabobs with Strawberry Dip

Brown Rice Pudding
Brown Rice Pudding

Sweet Potato Cake
Sweet Potato Cake

Berries with Banana Cream
Berries with Banana Cream

Sweet Potato Blueberry Oat Squares
Sweet Potato Blueberry Oat Squares

Strawberry S'mores
Strawberry S'mores

Chocolate Chip Yogurt Cookies
Chocolate Chip Yogurt Cookies

S'mores Pudding Bars
S'mores Pudding Bars

Peach Cobbler
Easy Peach Cobbler

Frozen Peach Pops
Frozen Peach Pops

Pineapple Orange Popsicles
Pineapple Orange Popsicles

Frozen Yogurt Cups
Frozen Yogurt Cups

Chocolate Dipped Bananas
Chocolate Dipped Bananas

Apple Crisp
Apple Crisp

Healthier Rice Pudding
Healthier Rice Pudding

Fruit Dip
Fruit Dip

Nutty Apple Crisp
Nutty Apple Crisp

Dark Chocolate Black Bean Brownies
​Dark Chocolate Black Bean Brownies


 

Breads & Muffins

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Banana Berry Muffins
Banana Berry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry Muffins

Peach Bran Muffins
Peach Bran Muffins

Banana Bread
Banana Bread

Corn Bread
Corn Bread

Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Bread

Blueberry Coffee Cake
Blueberry Coffee Cake

Garden Muffins
Garden Muffins


 

Dips & Salsas

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Basil Pesto
Basil Pesto

Cheesy Bean Dip
Cheesy Bean Dip

Guacamole
Guacamole

Baked Tortilla Chips
Baked Tortilla Chips

Melon Salsa
Melon Salsa

Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip
Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Mango Salsa
Mango Salsa

Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri Sauce

Sweet Pumpkin Dip
Sweet Pumpkin Dip

Veggie Top Pesto
Veggie Top Pesto

Layered Black Bean Dip
Layered Black Bean Dip


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  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Recipe Categories >
      • Kid Friendly Recipes
      • No Added Sugar
      • Vegetarian Recipes
      • Heart Healthy Recipes
      • Five Ingredients or Less
      • Quick and Easy Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Breads and Muffins
    • Desserts
    • Dips and Salsas
    • Drinks and Smoothies
    • Meatless Meals
    • Meals with Meat
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups and Stews
    • Sodium Free Spice Blends
    • Recetas
  • Farmers Markets
    • Find a Farmers Market
    • CT Crop Calendar
    • Using SNAP/EBT at Farmers Markets
  • Education
    • Healthy Eating >
      • MyPlate
      • Understanding The Nutrition Label
      • Added Sugar
      • Healthy Snacking Tips
      • Calories Needed Each Day
      • What is "enough" fruits and vegetables
      • Recipe Videos
    • Budget Shopping >
      • Healthy Shopping on a Budget
      • What Can $16 Buy?
      • Budget Pantry
    • Diabetes >
      • Healthy Eating with Diabetes
      • "Diabetes-Friendly" Recipe Guide
    • Heart Health
    • Exercise Tips
    • Physical Literacy
    • Water First for Your Thirst
  • SNAP4CT Blog
  • Resources
    • DSS Offices and SNAP Help
    • FAQ
    • Free Health Events in CT
    • Organizations
    • SNAP-Ed Events Calendar
    • Healthy Food Pantry Donations