18 Fun Whole-Food Meal Ideas for Kids
BASIC MEAL BUILDING FORMULA:
VEGETABLES: 50% of plate
palm size PROTEIN
healthy FAT
whole food CARBS
BREAKFAST
overnight oats with collagen + berries
smoothie bowl with fruit + granola
nut butter + honey + banana toast
chocolate chia seed pudding
egg + cheese + sausage cups
yogurt or applesauce parfait
LUNCH
"sushi" tortilla rolls (sweet or savory)
meat + cheese + sweet potato chips
veggie dippers + savory hummus
fruit + pretzels + chocolate hummus
kid-cuterie snack board
veggie + cheese kebobs
DINNER
taco or nacho bowl
build-your-own mini pizzas
burgers + sweet potato fries
sheet pan chicken + veggies
tomato sauce + grilled cheese dippers
spaghetti with veggie + beef meatballs
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References
Harvard Healthy Eating Plate. The Nutrition Source. Harvard School of Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/
NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.