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Top 5 Easy Kids Meals for Fussy Eaters

Check out these top 5 easy kids' meals that are sure to hit the spot:

Bean & Veggie Quesadillas

These veggie and cheese quesadillas are a hit with kids! Feel free to swap in whatever veggies you’ve got on hand or what your kids love best. Serve with homemade guacamole for an extra treat!

Type: Vegetarian, Kid Friendly 

Makes 4 (or 8 halves)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes 

Ingredients

• 4 wholegrain tortillas or wraps
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• Sprinkle of paprika 
• Sprinkle of cumin
• ½ of 1x400g tin black beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ of 1x400g tin corn, drained and rinsed
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated

Recipe

1. Heat a large frying pan over medium to high heat. Add the onion, paprika and cumin, and cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant. 
2. Add in the black beans and corn. Stir and continue to fry for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the tomato and cook for another minute until the tomato is slightly softened. 
3. Remove the bean mixture from the pan into a bowl and set aside. Give the pan a quick wipe, then return to the heat. 
4. Place one tortilla into the pan. Cover half of the tortilla with ¼ of the bean mixture. Sprinkle ¼ of the cheese over the top. Fold the empty side of the tortilla over the bean filling, and press down to enclose. 
5. Continue frying for 1-2 minutes, then flip the entire quesadilla over so that the side facing up is now facing down in the pan. Fry this side for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the pan and set aside. 
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 with the remaining tortillas, using the rest of the bean mixture and cheese. 
7. Once all the quesadillas are cooked, slice each one in half. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cheaters Chicken Burritos 

This recipe is a total lifesaver for those hectic weeknights when cooking feels like a chore. Most of the ingredients are ready-to-go and can be grabbed on your way home. Or, just use whatever salad veggies you’ve got in the fridge for a quick, tasty meal! 

Type: Contains Meat, Lactose Free

Serves 6

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 BBQ chicken, skin removed
• 1 packet kale slaw or mixed leafy greens
• 1 avocado
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 packet wholegrain wraps

Recipe

1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C. 
2. Place wraps on a baking tray and warm for 2 minutes in the oven, or heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
3. Break up the BBQ chicken into bite-size pieces and place into a large bowl.
4. Divide all ingredients between the wraps. Even better: if you are serving this dish to the family, place all ingredients in bowls on the dining table and have everyone assemble their own burritos to save you prep time.
5. Enjoy!

Mini Banana Pancakes

These mini pancake bites are perfect for breakfast or a quick snack for your little ones. They’re best served fresh, so whip them up and enjoy them right away. You can serve them solo or jazz them up with some fruit, honey and yoghurt for an extra treat!

Type: Vegetarian, Kid Friendly, Baby Friendly

Makes Approx. 30 mini pancakes

Prep Time: 5 minutes 

Cooking Time: 15 minutes 

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup milk
• ½ cup wholemeal self-raising flour
• Sprinkle of cinnamon
• Olive oil cooking spray 
• 2 bananas, sliced into around 1 cm pieces

Recipe

1. In a mixing bowl whisk together the eggs and milk. Add in the flour and cinnamon, and whisk until no lumps remain. 
2. Spray a large frying pan with olive oil spray. Heat the frying pan over medium heat. 
3. Use a fork to dip the banana pieces into the pancake batter and drain off a little of the excess, then place into the frying pan. Fry for 2 minutes until the mini pancakes start to bubble, then flip over and cook for 1-2 minutes on the other side. Remove from the pan. 
4. Continue cooking the mini pancakes in batches until all of the banana slices and pancake batter have been used. 
5. Serve pancakes and enjoy! 

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Simple Turkey Mince San Choy Bow

This easy San Choy Bow recipe is quick to whip up, fresh and packed with flavour. Turkey mince is a lean, tasty protein—perfect if you haven’t tried it before. It’s also a fun meal for the whole family, with kids loving the chance to wrap their own lettuce cups and dig in with their hands!

Type: Contains Meat, Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly

Serves 5

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes 

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 red capsicum, diced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 500g lean turkey mince
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 15 lettuce cups (from 1 iceberg lettuce head)
• Handful fresh coriander leaves, to serve
• Sesame seeds, to serve
• Chilli flakes or sliced fresh chilli, to serve

Recipe

1. Heat a large frying pan over medium to high heat. Add in the olive oil, carrot, and capsicum.
2. Fry for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add in the garlic, as well as the turkey mince. Continue to cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often and breaking up the mince into smaller pieces. 
3. Once the mince is browned, add in the oyster sauce and stir through. Remove from the heat. 
4. Arrange 3 lettuce cups onto each serving plate. Divide the mince mixture between the lettuce cups. 
5. Top with the fresh coriander leaves, sesame seeds and chilli flakes. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Veggie Gnocchi Bake

Here’s a tasty twist on a pasta bake that everyone will love! Chop the veggies finely to create a smooth tomato sauce that’s perfect for kids. It’s a real crowd-pleaser!

Type: Vegetarian, Kid Friendly

Serves 4

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 stick celery, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 zucchini, finely chopped
• 1 red capsicum, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 ½ cups (375ml) water
• 1x 500g packet gnocchi
• Handful fresh basil leaves
• 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese

Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Heat a large wide saucepan or pot over medium to high heat. 
2. Add the olive oil, onion, carrot and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. 
3. Add in the garlic, zucchini, and capsicum and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
4. Mix in the tomato paste, and slowly stir in the water. Reduce the heat to medium and allow the sauce to simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. 
5. Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium to high heat. Add in the gnocchi and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until slightly crispy. Remove from the heat. 
6. Remove the tomato sauce from the heat. Add the gnocchi into the tomato sauce, along with the basil leaves, and gently stir to combine. 
7. Transfer the gnocchi mixture into a large round baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese over the top. 
8. Place into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling, and the cheese is melted and golden.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy! If serving to children, allow to cool slightly before serving. 

Closing Thoughts

With our easy kids meals for fussy eaters, dinner just got a whole lot easier and more fun! These recipes are designed to mix fun with nutrition on your child’s plate. Whether you're in a time crunch or wanting to try new flavours, these meals will satisfy even the pickiest eaters without the hassle. 

For more tips on creating a healthy mealtime environment, check out the Resources at Feeding Fussy Kids.

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Meet Dr Nick Fuller

My Story

As a father, I know first-hand that raising healthy and happy children is tricky. Children are fussy, particularly at the end of the day when they are shattered. We also live in a society where companies seek to profit from what we feed our kids; incorrect and damaging advice is pushed on us and marketed towards our children, and we have no time.

But with these recipes and resources, you and your children can enjoy simple and well-founded food and lifestyle choices for lifelong health.