Here are some easy family dinner ideas that will get healthy meals on the table fast with minimal effort. Packed with flavor, these are all baby and kid-friendly recipes that will help get you out of the dinner time rut.
Easy Kid-friendly Dinner Ideas
Dinner time is often times the hardest, especially if you have little kids attached to your hip. Everyone's feeling exhausted and hangry and the last thing you want to do is cook dinner.
And truly there's nothing wrong with getting takeouts (bless them!) on nights when you just...can't! But if you have the desire to make home cooked meals for your family, here are some easy-to-follow recipes to try!
They are all made with simple ingredients and pantry staples and packs a lot of flavor without the fuss.
So bookmark any of these kid-friendly meals so that you can get nourishing dinner on that table fast even on your busiest weeknights. Less time in the kitchen, more time with family is what I want to gift you!
Also, if mornings are also a struggle, here are some easy meal prep breakfast ideas. Not sure what to pack for kids school lunch? Check out these preschool lunch ideas and lunch box ideas for kindergarten and beyond.
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One Pot Meals
These meals are the easiest to whip up and can be on your table in 30 minutes or less - perfect for busy weeknights! Simply dump all the ingredients into a pot and be prepared to be amazed by how all the ingredients meld together and become super flavorful and satisfying!
And the best part is the leftovers taste even better! So double the recipe if you'd like and freeze any extra for another quick meal down the road.
Pasta
I don't know about yours but pasta always delivers at my house. And with so many fun and healthy options available at the stores today, like those made from chickpeas, beans, and lentils, you can easily invite variety and nutrition into your family meals!
Casseroles
Cozy up with comforting casseroles! And if you’ve always associated them with lots of unhealthy ingredients, be prepared to be amazed.
Made with wholesome ingredients and packed with flavors and textures that will pique the interest of even the pickiest eaters. Like the slow cooker recipes, prepare them beforehand and bake when you are ready to enjoy!
Soups
A hearty meal that will warm you and your family up on the chilliest of days and nights. These are easy and nourishing, especially when feeling under the weather.
Instant Pot and Slow Cooker Recipes
On those busy nights when you need to throw everything together and forget about it, these meals come to the rescue in a pinch. These tools, along with these easy recipes, help to provide a wholesome meal when short on time.
Breakfast for Dinner
Running out of ideas for an exciting dinner meal? Say hello to Breakfast for Dinner. Every kid’s dream. Dinner doesn’t always have to be fancy and time consuming. Try these almost effortless and delicious breakfast recipes. Your kids will thank you.
Snack Dinner
Feeling burnt out from the hustle and bustle of daily life? Use what you might have on hand for an uncomplicated, easy weeknight dinner for the entire family. Fussy eaters will love the variety of options to choose from while still being nutritious and enjoyable.
Here's the Ultimate Snack Try Ideas that are sure to be a big hit!
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