Approximately 25% to 35% of toddlers and preschoolers have been described by their parents as ‘picky’ eaters. Picky eating is characterized by the toddler or child eating a selective food, restricting intake particularly of green vegetables, and moreover being unwilling to try new foods. However, pediatricians and family physicians are often called to help parents and make them learn how to feed children effectively and avoid making mealtimes a daily battleground.
What to Feed Picky Toddlers?
The very first question while feeding kids is ‘what to feed them?’ So, if you’re searching options you can try below mentioned lunch ideas, healthy snacks or dinner meals which would enhance your kid’s interest in food.
Tomato Soup
Picky kids mostly like the flavor of vitamin C-enriched tomatoes, but not its squishy texture and the seeds. It’s generally lump-free and seedless and you can make it your own, at home.
Veggie Dumplings
Veggie dumplings are easy to prepare healthy food for picky eaters.
Yogurt Parfait
Yogurt is a healthy option for kids. Definitely, it’s a big hit with kids.
Icy Grapes
Picky eaters often don’t like the texture.
Homemade Pizza
If you’re wondering how to get your kids excited about vegetables then a healthy homemade pizza with asparagus topping is a perfect solution. It’s a healthy meal for fussy kids.
Oat Bran Muffins
Combine 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 cup ¾ cup of oat bran, wheat germ, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon rind, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoons baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
Watermelon-and-Kiwi Skewers
Your kids will love this summer recipe. It’s a good way to feed your children with fresh fruits. Take about 8 inch wooden stick and skewer them with some thick slices of watermelon and kiwi
Diced Cooked Chicken
It’s a perfect way to make an interesting recipe for your kids.
Avocado Blueberry Smoothie
It's not ‘GREEN’ so probably your kids will love it! The good thing is that avocados are full of essential nutrients and you don’t even need to add a sweetener to it.It’s a delicious and healthy alternative to picky eaters
Cheese Cheddar Cubes
You can also try this kid-friendly recipe.
Bake Protein-Rich Frittatas
It’s another simple, protein-rich recipe that gets ready in just 20 minutes. Mini spinach frittatas can be a good & healthy option for picky eaters.Then heat olive oil and sauté onion until softened. Now add spinach and stir until spinach begins to wilt & cool this mixture
Apricot-Almond Granola
Granola makes a great portable snack loaded with lots of fiber
Boiled Edamame/ Soy legumes
Just munching on edamame straight from their shell as a snack is a good option.. They work very well as dips and spreads and also are good when sautéed and sprinkled over salads, rice dishes, or pasta and they can be enjoyed as a healthy and quick snack
Baked Polenta Fries
Healthy gluten-free polenta is a kid-friendly snack full of sweet corn flavor dipped in tasty homemade ketchup.Now in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the polenta while whisking constantly until the polenta has thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the 1 cup of milk, Parmesan, butter, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir until polenta is smooth.Now bake fries until they have developed a crust in a preheated oven to 400°F
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potatoes are a superfood packed with nutrients. It’s definitely an easy veggie to turn to a snack when times are tough — like when you’re running after your kid for food. There’s a lot you can do with sweet potatoes, like if your kids are toddlers, you can serve them in cubes. Just take a sweet potato, cut into Julian’s, baked to crispy perfection, and seasoned with salt and pepper and this would be a sumptuous snack
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