Menu Planning & Picky Eaters
Mealtime Wisdom for Picky Eaters!!
Parents know how frustrating it can be to get their children to try and enjoy new foods. Below are some ideas and tips that will help kids do just that.
MUFFIN TIN MEALS
Kids love to get thier hands into everything, big or small. Set up a "finger food buffet" and have your kids pick the items they'd like to eat. They'll feel included in the process, which will increase their interest in trying a little bit of everything. Start with a muffin tin (or any small container with compartments) and customize the meal by filling the sections with bit-size portions of colorful, nutritious foods. Some great food ideas include: cubed cheese, whole grain cereals, grapes, sugar snap peas, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, and chicken nuggets. Once you've filled the compartments, let them pick their items, allowing them to be hands-on with their meal.
SMOOTHIE SWITCH
If your child is being extra picky and refusing to eat any foods, don't fret! Switch to a smoothie - which can be packed with vitamins and nutrients for a well-balanced meal. Start with a base of low-fat milk or yogurt; add fresh or frozen fruit, like berries and bananas, and puree in a blender until smooth and thick. Add orange juice for thinner consistency and to load up on added vitamins. To supplement the smoothie with more nutrients, blend in peanut or almond butter. Now grab a straw and serve to a smiling face!
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Parents know how frustrating it can be to get their children to try and enjoy new foods. Below are some ideas and tips that will help kids do just that.
MUFFIN TIN MEALS
Kids love to get thier hands into everything, big or small. Set up a "finger food buffet" and have your kids pick the items they'd like to eat. They'll feel included in the process, which will increase their interest in trying a little bit of everything. Start with a muffin tin (or any small container with compartments) and customize the meal by filling the sections with bit-size portions of colorful, nutritious foods. Some great food ideas include: cubed cheese, whole grain cereals, grapes, sugar snap peas, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, and chicken nuggets. Once you've filled the compartments, let them pick their items, allowing them to be hands-on with their meal.
Chicken Nuggets with Honey-Peach Sauce
Recipe Courtesy of Robin Miller and Tyson Foods
Serves 4
1 package of Tyson 100% All Natural Chicken Nuggets
14 1/2 ounce can no-sugar-added peaches in water, drained
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1. Cook chicken nuggets according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in blender or food processor, combine the peaches, honey and basamic vinegar. Puree until smooth. Pour sauce into a serving bowl.
3. Serve the nuggets with the honey-peach sauce on the side for dunking
If your child is being extra picky and refusing to eat any foods, don't fret! Switch to a smoothie - which can be packed with vitamins and nutrients for a well-balanced meal. Start with a base of low-fat milk or yogurt; add fresh or frozen fruit, like berries and bananas, and puree in a blender until smooth and thick. Add orange juice for thinner consistency and to load up on added vitamins. To supplement the smoothie with more nutrients, blend in peanut or almond butter. Now grab a straw and serve to a smiling face!
Click below for your FREE resources. Enjoy!!
Free New Year's Eve Fondue for Fun for the Whole Family Printable
Free St. Patrick's Day Recipes
Free Dinner Planning & Grocery Shopping Sheets
Free Quick 'n' Easy Easter Ideas
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