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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Halved baked pears with golden oat and nut topping in a white baking dish.

Roasted Pears with Oat Crumble

15 min
25 min
4 Servings
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Fresh sliced oranges with mint and drizzle on a white plate. Spices nearby.

Spiced Glazed Oranges

10 min
5 min
4 Servings
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Golden-brown apple cake in a white baking dish.

Apple Squares

30 min
40 min
12 Servings
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Scoops of light yellow pineapple frozen dessert garnished with fresh pineapple pieces.

Banana Pineapple "Nice" Cream

4 hr and 10 min
6 Servings
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Frozen yogurt bark with strawberries, chocolate chips, and fresh mint.

Frozen Greek Yogurt Bark with Strawberries and Dark Chocolate

3 hr and 15 min
8 Servings
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A plate of apple cider donuts.

Apple Cider Donuts

20 min
15 min
12 Servings
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Banana popsicles stacked with banana slices on a dark background.

Banana Popsicles

8 hr and 5 min
4 Servings
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Baked apple slices with cinnamon in a white baking dish and bowl.

Baked Apples

5 min
30 min
4 Servings
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pink raspberry popsicles on white plates with scattered berries.

Honey, Vanilla, and Raspberry Yogurt Popsicles

8 hr and 5 min
4 Servings
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