Fun Foods for Kids

Whip up fun and nutritious meals that everyone will love with our kid- and diabetes-friendly recipes. These dishes are not only delicious and appealing to younger tastes, but also carefully balanced to support a healthy way of eating for children. 

Popular Kid Friendly Recipes

Try a classic fave or discover something new – all designed to keep your diabetes in check.

DFH Featured Recipes

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Cranberry Almond Muffins

Cranberry Almond Muffins

20 min
20-25 min
18
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Lentil Sloppy Joes

Lentil Sloppy Joes

15 min
30 min
6
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A plate with a slice of California date breakfast bar with more bars in the background for healthy sweet snack
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California Date and Nut Bars

15 min
30 min
16
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Banana Chocolate "Ice Cream"

Banana Chocolate "Ice Cream"

2 hr and 35 min
5
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Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse

Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse

10 min
6
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Sautéed Cinnamon Apples

Sautéed Cinnamon Apples

7 min
15 min
4
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Creamy Chicken Apple Salad

Creamy Chicken Apple Salad

15 min
8
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Pumpkin-Banana Muffins

Pumpkin-Banana Muffins

10 min
20 min
12
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Chicken Pot Pie with Phyllo

Chicken Pot Pie with Phyllo

40 min
30 min
12
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Parmesan Tofu with Butternut Squash Noodles

Parmesan Tofu with Butternut Squash Noodles

15 min
30 min
4
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Golden chicken nuggets with barbecue sauce on a white plate, wooden table.

Magic Air Fried Chicken Nuggets with Sweet and Sour Sauce

20 min
12 min
6 Servings
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A bowl of apple cinnamon quinoa porridge

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Porridge

15 min
20 min
4 Servings
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Cheesy broccoli and ham casserole in a white dish, with a serving fork.

Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Casserole

8 hr and 15 min
45 min
8 Servings
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Warm apple cinnamon oatmeal in a bowl with a spoon.

Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal

10 min
10 min
4 Servings
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Toast with spread and sliced pears on white plates; whole pears on a board.

Almond Butter Toast with Fresh Pear

5 min
2 min
4 Servings
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Dried apple slices, whole red apples, cinnamon sticks, and spices on a white surface.

Baked Chai Apple Chips

10 min
2 hr
4 Servings
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Cranberry Almond Muffins

Cranberry Almond Muffins

20 min
20-25 min
18 Servings
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grilled steak tostada on a plate

Grilled Pepper Steak Tostada

15 min
18-20 min
4 Servings
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Mediterranean Chopped Jar Salad

Mediterranean Chopped Jar Salad

15 min
0 min
2 Servings
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