SPECIAL EDITION: More Kid-Friendly Recipes! Parents all over the country are at home with young children trying to keep everyone well-fed, especially on tighter budgets.

 You may find yourself wanting to cook and bake more, as a way to stay grounded, but it's also possible that you feel too stressed to plan meals and cook, depending instead on some ready-to-eat fresh and frozen options from the grocery store. Whatever the case, we're here to help! We proudly serve kids each day and know that they thrive on healthy foods, so w e've gathered some kid-tested, budget-friendly, and easy-to-make recipes for you to try. At Wholesome, we love to connect with the families we feed! Tag us @wholesome_kids and use #connectedcommunity to share pics of the recipes you've tried and loved, along with what you're doing with your family to stay active and healthy. From our family to yours, stay healthy and safe!

Banana Chocolate Oatmeal Oatmeal is a healthy, whole grain and there are so many different ways to flavor it!  Oats are rich in iron and fibre, and including a banana smash adds some fun and sweetness to a tried and true - and budget friendly - pantry staple! RECIPE HERE Variation: Banana Chocolate Oatmeal BAKE This quick-and-easy oatmeal bake option is perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack throughout the week! 

Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese This recipe is kid-friendly while packing in an impressive amount of nutrition and colour. Your kids will love the familiar taste and texture of a classic mac and cheese while reaping the benefits of increased nutrients and fibre from the added vegetables.  RECIPE HERE 

Zucchini Carrot Apple Muffins These light and fluffy muffins are oh-so-moist, not full of sugar, and straight up goodness!    RECIPE HERE

Chicken Fried Rice This kid favourite is quick, easy, and sure to please.   Make extra to keep for lunch the next day!   RECIPE HERE

Chickpea Salad This deliciously easy chickpea salad is a great meal idea.  Perfect on it’s own for lunch, as a side for dinner, or in a wrap or pita.  There’s no cooking involved, it’s fast, and you can vary the ingredients for your picky eaters or use whatever you have in the fridge or garden!    RECIPE HERE 

Berry Yogurt Dessert Tortillas These delicious and easy tortillas are a fun and healthy treat for the whole family! And the best part... they're good for breakfast or dessert - your choice! RECIPE HERE

Enjoy! For these and more healthy recipe ideas, please visit: www.wholesomekids.ca/category/recipes

Wholesome Kids Catering provides healthy and nutritious hot meals and snacks to over 35,000 daily kids in child care centres and schools. We enrich lives by giving kids the nourishment and energy they need to eat, grow, and thrive!

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