60 Plus Nutrient Dense Recipes Every Kid Will Love (2024)

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Today, I am excited to share a “round-up” of over sixty recipes. These recipes are not your average kid’s meal, rather these recipes are nutrient-dense, packed with good fats and vitamins and minerals. As a mom I desire to feed my children with food, made in our home, that will nourish their growing bodies and minds. I have witnessed the dramatic impact a nutrient-dense diet can have on a growing child. You can read more on the impact a nutrient-dense diet has had in my son’s life here. While I strive to provide the very best in nourishment for my kiddos, I’m challenged by the picky tastes children can develop. Piper, my oldest, knows what he likes and what he doesn’t. I am often looking for new ways to pack as many nutrients as possible into the food I prepare to ensure he gets the nourishment he needs.

The list below is just a starting point. A round-up to give you and I a few fresh ideas when it comes to nourishing our children. I’ll be sharing in a later post important nutrients growing bodies need (read the post here), but for now I give you food, glorious food. And lots of it! I’d love for you to share, in the comments below, nutrient-dense recipes your kids love! Let’s get started.

Breakfast

Muffins/Pancakes/Waffles:

Eggs:

Lunch/Dinner

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Meats/Seafood:

  • Chicken Fajitas from Live Simply
  • Sweet Chicken Kabobs with Citrus-Soy Sauce from Live Simply
  • Chicken Tenders from The Organic Kitchen
  • Chicken Legs from We Got Real
  • Cowboy Casserolefrom We Got Real
  • Real Food Meatballsfrom Scratch Mommy
  • Salmon Patties from We Got Real
  • Chicken and Rice from The Elliott Homestead
  • Viva La Beef Taquitos from The Elliott Homestead
  • Allergy-Friendly Fish Sticks from Momables
  • Healthy Homemade Fish Sticks from Prairie Homestead
  • Goulash from We Got Real
  • Homemade Tacos: ground beef and toppings of choice
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Kid-classics:

  • Gluten-Free/Grain-Free Chicken Nuggets from Mama & Baby Love
  • Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese from Live Simply
  • Macaroni and Cheese with Swiss Chard and Mushrooms from Live Simply
  • Nutrient-Dense Mac and Cheesefrom Naturally Mindful
  • Quinoa and Cheese from Nourishing Herbalist
  • Homemade Corn Dogs from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
  • Homemade Corn Dogs from Deliciously Organic
  • Hamburgers (with Hidden Liver) from Hollywood Homestead
  • Homemade Pizza and Sauce from Live Simply
  • Kale Salad Pizza from Live Simply

Veggies/Fruits:

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Veggies:

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Fruit:

Dips

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Sweet Dips:

Savory Dips:

Snacks

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Gelatin:

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Fruit Leather:

Granola/Cereal/Bars

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Granola/Cereal:

Bars:

Drinks

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Smoothies:

Alternatives to Juices/Sodas/Flavored Milk:

Treats

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Ice Cream/Popsicles/Puddings:

Cookies:

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Kristin Marr

Kristin is the creator and editor-in-chief of Live Simply. Kristin is married to her high school sweetheart, Dustin, and is the mom to two kids and two free-roam (litterbox-trained) bunnies, Leo and Estela. Kristin started Live Simply in 2013 to share her passion for real food and natural living.

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    1. Hey Jenn, Thank you for asking. Linking from your blog to this round-up with A-okay :).

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  6. What a great resource! Thanks so much for featuring my meatballs!

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    1. Thank you 🙂 and thank you for the great meatball recipe!

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  7. What a great post, Kristin! I’ve pinned this as you’ve shared so many great recipes. Thanks for sharing my KIND Fruit and Nut Bars. Blessings, Kelly

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  8. I love this collection of healthy recipes ! Never thought about making gummies before but a definite alternative to the synthetic laden treats offered in the stores. Thanks for you blog. I will be sure to share with your cousin 🙂

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  9. Wow, great roundup! Thanks for sharing my raw juices for kiddos 🙂 -Rama, Freshly Grown

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    1. Thank you 🙂 And thank you for the great juice recipes! I kids love them 🙂

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  10. Awesome ideas! I’ll definitely be incorporating some of these into our meal plan this week!

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  11. A bookmark for sure! Awesome post! (And thank you so much for including my recipe!)

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60 Plus Nutrient Dense Recipes Every Kid Will Love (2024)

FAQs

What is your tasty nutrient-dense food idea for kids? ›

Colorful fruits and veggies

A wide range of fruits and vegetables, from apples, to carrots, to broccoli, to bananas, can all provide nutrients for your child. If your child is not eating vegetables right now, then don't be afraid to have them eat lots of fruit (but keep serving those veggies too!)

What is a nutrient-dense dinner? ›

Well-planned, healthy meal plans should always include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, low-fat or fat-free and unsweetened dairy products, unsalted nuts, seeds, fish, poultry, eggs, lean meat, and heart-healthy, plant-based oils. Helpful tips: ✔ Fill half your plate with vegetables and some fruits.

What is the number one nutrient-dense food? ›

Some of the most nutritious foods you can eat are oily fish, eggs, avocados, potatoes, and green leafy vegetables. However, no food provides all the nutrients we need, so it's essential to have a varied diet that includes plenty of fresh ingredients and is as little processed as possible.

What are the 10 most healthy foods for kids? ›

Top list of healthy foods for growing kids
  • Legumes. ...
  • Dairy. ...
  • Yogurt. ...
  • Fruits and vegetables. ...
  • Whole grains. ...
  • Sweet potato. ...
  • Nuts and flaxseeds. Nuts and flaxseeds are high sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are optimal for brain development and growth. ...
  • Tofu.
Jun 18, 2024

What is the number one healthiest food in the world? ›

1. Leafy Greens (Spinach, Kale, Swiss Chard) Leafy greens are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are rich in vitamin K, which supports bone health, and vitamin C, which boosts the immune system.

What is the number one unhealthiest food in the world? ›

1. Bacon
  • Fried food. ...
  • Potato chips. ...
  • Added sugars. ...
  • Processed oils. Try to cut processed oils out of your diet as much as possible. ...
  • Hydrogenated fats. This category of fats lurks in many packaged foods and fast food products. ...
  • Refined carbohydrates. Advertisem*nt. ...
  • Breakfast sausages. Advertisem*nt. ...
  • Processed meat. Advertisem*nt.
Jan 30, 2022

What are the best nutrient rich foods for kids? ›

Consider these nutrient-dense foods:
  • Protein. Choose seafood, lean meat and poultry, eggs, beans, peas, soy products, and unsalted nuts and seeds.
  • Fruits. Encourage your child to eat a variety of fresh, canned, frozen or dried fruits. ...
  • Vegetables. ...
  • Grains. ...
  • Dairy.

What is a nutrient-dense lunch for kids? ›

Make sure to add ingredients from all food groups to create a nutrient-dense meal. Rice balls, sandwich quarters, veggie sticks, cheese cubes, granola bites, fruit pieces, yogurt-covered pretzels, chickpeas, hard-boiled eggs and whole-grain crackers are all good options.

Which food is the best example of a nutrient-dense food choice? ›

Foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, lean meat, beans, nuts and seeds are all great examples of nutrient-dense foods.

What are 6 nutrient-dense foods? ›

Nutrient dense foods contain vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and healthy fats. Examples of nutrient dense foods include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or fat-free milk products, seafood, lean meats, eggs, peas, beans, and nuts.”

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