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Kid-approved recipes

Even picky eaters will love these fun (but healthy) snacks and meals for children.

  • Banana nut muffins These homemade banana walnut muffins hit the spot — and they’re gluten-free and low in sugar.
  • Barbecue tempeh Korean gochujang makes a spicy, savory base for this vegetarian barbecue dish.
  • Chocolate banana coconut smoothie Packed with chocolate, banana and a hint of coconut, this refreshing smoothie is satisfyingly sweet with no added sugar.
  • Chocolate cupcakes Satisfy your sweet tooth with these sugar-free and gluten-free chocolate cupcakes.
  • Chocolate peanut butter fudge Smooth, rich and satisfying, this chocolate peanut butter fudge offers a sweet flavor with low sugar content.
  • Easy pinto beans Don’t be intimidated to try cooking dried beans from scratch. With this recipe, it’s simple, economical and healthy.
  • Low-sugar chocolate chip cookies This chocolate chip cookie recipe reduces sugar while maintaining taste.
  • Monster mouths Make these monster mouths that are sure to liven up snack time.
  • Mountain trail mix This mountain trail mix is easy to make and full of protein.
  • Nashville hot tofu Nashville hot chicken, a local specialty of Nashville, Tennessee, is fried chicken that's basted in a distinctive hot sauce. Bring the heat, but keep things healthy with this lighter version of the trendy dish.
  • No-sugar-added minty hot cocoa Who doesn’t like a nice, warm beverage to keep them toasty during the chilly winter months? Ditch the sugary versions and opt for this guilt-free hot chocolate instead.
  • Pizzadilla These “pizzadillas” cut the amount of fat and calories but still provide all the flavor of your favorite pizza.
  • “Caramel” yogurt dip Crunchy apples are a great snack for teeth, but sticky candy coatings and sugary dips can do a number on your oral health.

Recipes

Expand your cooking repertoire with these smile-friendly recipes for the whole family.

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