Every March, National Nutrition Month highlights the importance of a nourishing diet and physical activity, helping to build habits that last a lifetime. To make healthy choices more palatable, we’re serving up eight playful and creative ways that will encourage your child to explore new flavors and stay energized.
Healthy Food Hunt
Put those extra grocery ads to good use! Have your child comb through weekly flyers for colorful fruits and vegetables, cut them out, and arrange them into a healthy meal on a paper plate. It’s an easy way to learn about nutrition while sharpening their fine motor skills as they snip their way to a gourmet plate.
Healthy Snack for Kids
Finding healthy snacks that children actually enjoy can be a challenge! Try this creative recipe using rice cakes, hummus, and colorful toppings. As kids spread, sprinkle, and arrange their masterpiece, they’ll see that wholesome snacks can be just as tasty as their favorite sugar-laden treats.
Healthy Burgers
With spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to fire up the grill and whip up some mouthwatering burgers! Encourage your kids to mix and mash their own perfect patty. Whether they choose beef, turkey, or salmon, every bite is packed with nourishment!
Healthy Cheesecake
This lighter dessert delivers flavor! With less than half the fat of a traditional cheesecake but with loads of calcium and protein, it’s something the whole family will love. Ask your assistant pastry chefs to measure, mix, and decorate for an enjoyable lesson in math and science.
Easy Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Blend up some fun with this simple strawberry and banana smoothie! This refreshing drink is a delicious way to sneak in a serving of fruit and dairy. Let your kids get creative by mixing and matching ingredients like mango or even veggies like carrots to create their own unique combinations.
Easy Homemade Yogurt
Transform your kitchen into a mini science lab with this exciting experiment—homemade yogurt! Children will be amazed as they learn how live bacteria turns milk into a creamy, tangy treat. Plus, they can add their own toppings for a one-of-a-kind snack.
Bake Healthy Dinner Cupcakes
Cupcakes for dinner? These savory, veggie-packed bites look like a sweet dessert but are secretly loaded with high protein goodness. Invite your little chef to mix, scoop, and bake their way to a meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
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