Got a picky eater on your hands? We’ve got just the solution! Check out these top kid friendly meals for fussy eaters that are sure to please even the pickiest of palates. With these fun and delicious recipes, you’ll turn mealtime into a win and keep those little taste buds happily satisfied. Let’s make mealtime a breeze!

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Best Kid-Friendly Meal Ideas For Fussy Eaters

Here are our handpicked meal ideas designed to win over even the pickiest eaters while keeping nutrition on point.

Mini Baked Oat Cups

Ideal for breakfast or as a tasty snack, these mini-baked oat cups are a hit with kids. Make a batch ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for a few days, or freeze for weeks of convenience.

Type: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Kid Friendly, Baby Friendly, Snacks

Makes 18 mini muffins

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes 

Ingredients

• Olive oil spray, for greasing
• 2 overripe bananas
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• 2 cups rolled oats
• Pinch of cinnamon
• ¾ cup frozen raspberries, thawed

Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Use the olive oil spray to grease two 12-hole mini muffin trays. 
2. Add the bananas to a mixing bowl and use a fork to mash. Add in the egg and mash to combine with the banana. 
3. Add in the milk and the rolled oats. Stir until all ingredients are combined. 
4. Add in the cinnamon and the raspberries, and thoroughly stir through the oat mixture. 
5. Use a tablespoon to scoop the oat mixture into the muffin trays. Ensure that the oat mixture fills each muffin tray hole to the top. 
6. Place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the oat cups have risen and are slightly golden on top. 
7. Let the oat cups sit in the tray for 5 minutes, then remove from the mini muffin tray and allow the oat cups to cool. Enjoy!

If you’re interested in exploring more delicious ways to enjoy oats, watch this Tiramisu Overnight Oats Recipe.

Spinach Muffins

Looking for a lunchbox snack that’s both tasty and sneaky healthy? These savoury spinach muffins are your new best friend! With their mild spinach flavour, even the fussiest eaters won’t mind the green goodness. For a fun twist, bake the mixture in a mini muffin tray for bite-sized treats that cook up in just 10-12 minutes. Your kids will love these little flavour bombs, and you’ll love knowing they’re getting a nutritious boost. 

Type: Vegetarian, Kid Friendly, Baby Friendly, Snacks

Makes 16 muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes 

Ingredients

• Olive oil spray, for greasing
• 150-200g baby spinach leaves
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup Greek yoghurt
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup cheddar or mozzarella cheese, grated 
• 2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour

Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Use the olive oil spray to grease two 12-hole muffin trays. 
2. Add the baby spinach to a large mixing bowl. Use scissors to roughly chop the spinach into small pieces. 
3. Add in the eggs, and mix well to combine. Stir through the Greek yoghurt, milk, and cheese. 
4. Gently mix in the flour. Try to mix until only just combined, as over-mixing will result in a tough textured muffin. 
5. Scoop the muffin mixture into the prepared muffin trays. 
6. Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the muffins have risen and are slightly golden. 
7. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing the muffins from the tray. Allow to cool completely, then serve and enjoy!

Mix things up and keep snack time exciting for your kids by experimenting with different muffin varieties! After you've enjoyed the Spinach Muffins, give the Healthy Egg and Veggie Muffins a go. They’re not only packed with flavour but also a breeze to whip up. Your little ones will be thrilled with the variety, and you’ll love how simple it is to keep their taste buds guessing!

Kid Friendly Banana Pinwheels

Whip up this quick and easy snack for the kids, and don’t forget to steal a couple for yourself—it’s healthy and delicious all around!

Type: Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Kid Friendly, Snacks, Contains Nuts

Makes 8-10 pinwheels

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 0 minutes 

Ingredients

• 1 wholegrain wrap or tortilla
• 1 heaped tablespoon natural peanut butter
• 1 large banana, peeled

Recipe

1. Lay out the wrap/tortilla on a flat surface. Spread evenly with the peanut butter. 
2. Place the banana along the left side of the wrap/tortilla. Fold the left edge of the wrap/tortilla over the banana, then continue rolling towards the right to enclose the whole banana in the wrap/tortilla. 
3. Ensure that you wrap the banana tightly, and press the edge of the wrap/tortilla down firmly at the end to secure it. 
4. Use a sharp knife to slice the wrapped banana into thick pinwheels. Place onto the plate with the cut side facing up. 
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

For another tasty twist on banana treats, check out this video.

Kid-Friendly Tortellini Pasta

When you need a quick and delicious dinner, this tortellini pasta recipe is your best bet. It’s simple to make, great for busy nights, and a hit with the kids. Want more healthy meal ideas? Check out our Resources page for extra inspiration!

Type: Vegetarian, Kid Friendly

Serves 6

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes 

Ingredients

• 1x 600g packet spinach and cheese tortellini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 punnet baby Roma tomatoes, halved
• 1 red capsicum, chopped
• 1x 400g tin butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 200g cherry bocconcini, quartered
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves

Recipe

1. Heat a large saucepan of water over high heat until boiling, then cook the tortellini according to the packet directions. Ensure that you cook the tortellini to ‘al dente’, so that it is still slightly firm to the bite. 
2. Once the tortellini is cooked, drain and rinse lightly with cold water. Return the tortellini to the saucepan. 
3. Add in the olive oil, tomatoes, capsicum, butter beans, bocconcini, and basil. Stir to combine. 
4. Serve and enjoy!

Baby Banana Muffins

These muffins are just right for your little ones, including babies! Their mini size makes them easy for tiny hands to grab. Make a batch ahead and stash them in the freezer for 2-3 weeks of handy snacks! 

Type: Vegetarian, Kid Friendly, Baby Friendly, Snacks

Makes 24 mini muffins

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes 

Ingredients

• Olive oil spray
• ½ cup milk
• Juice of ½ a lemon
• 2 large overripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup Greek yoghurt
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 ¾ cups wholemeal self-raising flour
• Sprinkle of cinnamon 

Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C. Grease two 12-hole mini muffin trays with olive oil spray, then set aside. 
2. Add the lemon juice to the milk and set aside. 
3. Place the bananas into a mixing bowl. Use a fork to mash the bananas until smooth.
4. Add in the eggs and mash into the banana until well combined. It is ok if a few small lumps remain.
5. Add the Greek yoghurt and olive oil to the banana mixture. Pour in the milk and lemon juice mixture. Mix until well combined. 
6. Add in the flour and cinnamon, then mix gently until just combined. Mixing gently and avoiding overmixing the muffin batter will result in a light and spongy muffin texture. 
7. Spoon the muffin batter evenly into the mini muffin tins. Place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until risen and lightly golden brown. 
8. Remove the muffins from the oven. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing the muffins from the trays. Allow the muffins to cool completely, then serve and enjoy!

Summing Up

Say goodbye to mealtime struggles with these easy, kid-friendly recipes! They’re crafted to satisfy even the pickiest eaters while packing in the nutrients kids need to grow strong. Not only are these meals simple to make, but they also turn dinner time into a stress-free and enjoyable part of your day. With these tasty and healthy options, you’ll make sure your kids get the nutrition they need and make mealtime a fun family affair!

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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.