Kid-Friendly Recipes Directory

Healthy Snacks on the Go

See great ideas for healthy snacks to take when you're out and about, with a car full of kids or by yourself.

Slideshow: Make Your Own Trail Mix

Hungry? Head to the pantry and make trail mix! Here's a healthy trail mix recipe where you can add all the yummy ingredients you like.

Fun Food Recipes for Kids

Need snacks for a kids' party? Check out these recipes for tasty and healthier-than-traditional party foods.

How to Make Your Kid’s School Lunch Great

You want your child’s school lunch to taste great and give them all the energy and nutrients they need for a super school day -- without a lot of effort. It can be simple! WebMD shows you how.

Kids' Recipe: Banana Breakfast Bash

Here's a healthy family recipe for a yummy smoothie. Try making this tasty banana-avocado smoothie to get the morning off to a good start.

Apple Cinnamon French Toast

This baked apple-cinnamon French toast can be prepared in advance and then simply popped in the oven.

Breakfast Taco

A smaller cousin of the breakfast burrito, this breakfast taco is a satisfying and healthy breakfast option.

Cranberry Pancakes Recipe

Cranberry pancakes recipe.

Banana Cocoa Soy Smoothie Recipe

With plenty of protein from tofu and soymilk, this banana-split-inspired breakfast smoothie really satisfies.

Hawaiian Smoothie Recipe

Papayas are loaded with papain, which helps digestion, so this smoothie is a good dessert after a big meal.

Berry-Banana Smoothie Recipe

Berry-banana smoothie recipe

Creamsicle Breakfast Smoothie Recipe

Though it tastes like those iconic vanilla-and-orange popsicles, this creamsicle smoothie is a balanced breakfast.

Kids' Recipe: Veggies and Hummus

How about a healthy and delicious snack for the family? Veggies and hummus fit the bill.

Tortilla Chips Recipe

These low-fat baked tortilla chips have a more pronounced corn flavor than store-bought tortilla chips.

Everyday Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

This whole wheat loaf -- with its light, springy texture -- is excellent for sandwiches, toast or eating plain.

Dried Apples Recipe

This healthy, oven-dried apple recipe is perfect if you want to make dried apples at home and don't have a dehydrator.

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili Recipe

Make a double batch of this vegetarian chili, full of black beans and sweet potatoes, and eat it for lunch the next day.

Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew Recipe

Tender chicken and potatoes highlight this dinnertime warmer with a hint of spring's sweetness.

Marsala Chicken Stew Recipe

This Marsala chicken stew recipe gets its richness from plenty of mushrooms and onions.

Mushroom-Beef Noodle Soup Recipe

You don't need much beef in this homey soup; mushrooms and Worcestershire sauce give it plenty of flavor.

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasting the potatoes is even easier than boiling them. Maple syrup glaze transforms this simple dish into something sublime.

Maple-Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe

Maple-Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe

Snow Peas With Creamy Ranch Dressing Recipe

Low-fat mayo and nonfat buttermilk keep this ranch dressing low in fat and calories. Try it with raw snow peas.

Sweet Potato Hash With Black Forest Ham Recipe

Flavorful Black Forest ham enriches the hash without taking over. Try it with chicken or eggs for a light meal on its own.

Kids' Recipe: Lettuce Boats

Make lettuce and vegetables fun! Turn salad for kids into lettuce boats with this tasty and fun easy salad recipe.

Kids' Recipe: Turkey Taco Wraps

It's taco night! Have your kids help make these tasty and healthy turkey taco wraps.

Pizza Roll Ups

Pizza Roll Ups

Chicken Fingers

With half the fat of standard breaded chicken tenders, you can enjoy these to your (healthy) heart's content!

Chocolate Banana Grahams

A graham cracker smeared with hazelnut spread and topped with banana is a light way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Banana Pudding Pops

These banana popsicles taste rich and decadent but are low-fat and really easy to make.

Indoor S'Mores

You don't have to sit around a fire to enjoy S'mores. Just be sure to watch them carefully under the broiler.

Pineapple Raspberry Parfaits

Pineapple Raspberry Parfaits

Healthy Alternatives to Fast Food

Recipes for easy, healthy meals your family can make at home when you want healthy fast food. Ideas for time-saving shortcuts and how kids can help.

Family Menu Makeovers

Five quick fixes to transform favorite kid foods into healthier versions. Plus two recipes that put a nutritious twist on family favorites with healthy food.

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Slideshow: Get Kids to Eat More Vegetables