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Seeing a healthy and happy child playing actively is a joyful sight for any parent. However, some children, despite the same amount of care and nutrition, fail to gain optimal growth and lag behind succumbing to illnesses or other health issues. These growth issues can also cause underweight and overweight problems.
Childhood is a very important time as the growth is at its peak. As compared to adults, the metabolic rate of children is much higher, because of which they need higher calories and a healthy diet routine. As a result of their high appetite, children quite often demand unhealthy foods like fast food items and sugary treats. While it might seem okay for parents to give these once in a while, those who are alert might consider refraining from it to maintain good health.
Despite this, it is very difficult to convince children to eat healthy food. If you are one of those parents who want their children to forget junk food, here are some of the most nutritious and delicious recipes you can make.
Make These 7 Recipes At Home For Your Children
1) Baked Sweet Potato Tots
Sweet Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and amino acids along with vitamins A, B and C and dietary fibre. Making these tasty baked tots with sweet potatoes is the best way to savour the nutrition with some fun. Just mash some boiled sweet potatoes in a bowl, mix it with bread crumbs, cheese, and curry powder, make small balls and bake them until crispy golden.
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2) Dry Fruits And Milk Semiya
Milk is an important part of children's diet as its protein and calcium help in building bones and teeth. Along with this, dry fruits offer a host of iron, vitamins and minerals essential for growth. This one sweet dish combines all of these properties and makes up a delightful dessert for sweet cravings. Use sugar substitutes like honey, jaggery, or maple syrup to make it healthier.
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3) Moong Dal Khichdi with Colourful Veggies
Moong dal or green gram beans are packed with proteins, vitamins like C, B6 and D along with minerals like iron, calcium and magnesium. This moong dal khichdi is a satisfying treat and you can make it even more appetising by adding colourful veggies and flavourful spices.
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4) Avocado Banana Muffins
Bananas and Avocados are the best companions when it comes to a nutritional diet. Bananas are packed with potassium, Magnesium, vitamin B6 and dietary fibre which helps in gaining a healthy weight. Whereas avocados have vitamins C, E, K, potassium, and Magnesium folate along with fatty acids and fibres which also assist in weight gain. This one sweet treat combines it all, making it a health-packed delight.
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5) Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies
Oatmeal is one of the most popular healthy foods for all age groups as it contains thiamine, iron, zinc, and Magnesium. Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies combine the goodness of oatmeal with the deliciousness of chocolates. It takes only a handful of ingredients including egg, milk and flavourings. You can use ground oats instead of all-purpose flour to make it even healthier.
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6) Aloo Ka Paratha with Ghee
Potatoes, just like sweet potatoes, are packed with carbohydrates and vitamins, which makes it an essential part of a balanced diet. This Indian treat is made by filling up flavoured mashed potato masala inside rolled wheat bread and frying it on a griddle from both sides till the crust turns golden crispy. It pairs well with yoghurt and makes an indulgent lunch.
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7) Wheat Pizza with Veggies and Cheese
Pizza is the love of every young soul. The chewy cheese bites with chunky veggies and meat toppings fills every mouthful with flavours. Turning this indulgent treat into something nutritious, this Wheat pizza is packed with all the nutritional veggies and goodness of cheese which will make an enjoyable treat for your child.
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These flavourful and health-packed recipes are sure to make your kids forget about outside food and will make them a fan of home-cooked delicacies. From pizza to cupcakes, you can turn almost every dish into a growth-boosting tonic for the young ones.
