Healthy Meal Ideas for Your Kids.

Here are some ideas to create fast and simple meals using our kid-friendly products.

Fishies

1) Make homemade mini-fish fillet sandwiched by tucking Dr. Praeger’s Fishies into mini sesame buns with slices of cheddar cheese and tartar sauce or ketchup.

2) Add cooked green peas and milk to mashed potatoes; on a plate surround the “lake” of potatoes with Dr. Praegers fishies for a snack with familiar elements and a new twist.

Spinach Littles

1) Trying to grow little Popeyes? Spinach Littles can help. Make a simple, kid-friendly fried rice by adding cooked, chopped Spinach Littles to leftover rice with scallions, 2 scrambled eggs, frozen peas, and a little soy sauce.

2) Make cream of tomato soup “dunkers” by adding a splash of whole milk to low-sodiumtomato soup. Warm gently, pour into small glasses, and serve with Spinach Littles for dunking in soup.

3) Spinach and alfredo sauce are a natural combination, and kids love the creamy, savory flavor of this Italian classic. For one serving, combine about a cup of low-fat milk, a tablespoon of butter, garlic and abundant freshly-grated parmesan cheese in a small saucepan and heat until cheese is melted. Add salt, pepper and chopped parsley and pour over cooked Spinach Littles.

Sweet Potato Littles

1) Dr. Praeger’s Sweet Potato Littles, like all Littles, are gluten-free! If your child is on a gluten-free diet, make a simple, gluten-free rice pilaf by sautéing onions until golden. Add 1 part rice to two parts water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is cooked.Serve with Sweet Potato Littles for a gluten-free treat kids will love.

2) Kids like bright colors on the plate, and Sweet Potato Littles fit the bill. Make a yummy puree of cheesy peas by mashing cooked frozen peas with parmesan cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper until green. Serve a mound of pea puree with a serving of Sweet Potato Littles and a link of grilled turkey sausage for a fun, nutritious meal.

3) For a healthier sweet treat, make cinnamon-sugar sweet potato treats: sprinkle a light dusting of cinnamon sugar on top of cooked Dr Praeger’s Sweet Potato Pancakes, then top with a dollop of applesauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional).

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Potato Littles

1) Dress up a breakfast plate by serving scrambled, sunny-side up or omelet-style eggs with a side of Potato Littles. They’re a lot less time-consuming than homemade hash browns, but contain the same crunchy potato flavor and texture kids clamor for.

2) For a kids’ take on Fish ‘n’ Chips, bake Potato Littles along with Fishies according to package directions and serve with ketchup. Not only does it taste just as good but it’s better for your kids than the original dish!

Broccoli Littles

1) Think of Broccoli Littles as better tater tots! They’re filled with nutritious broccoli, making them a healthy and delicious choice. Serve your kids a Dr. Praeger’s Meatless Burger with a side of Broccoli Littles for fast-food style meal you can feel good about.

2) Make a cheddar dipping sauce: Combine 2 cups cold milk and 3 tablespoons flour in a saucepan and whisk to dissolve. Heat gently, then add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and stir to melt. Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a small bowl and serve to your little ones with Broccoli Littles!