Pancakes are an excellent side for kids, and with the addition of applesauce, you get a side dish that picky eaters will learn to love for breakfast. These fluffy pancakes are very simple to mix up, and oh, they taste delightful and yummy. Add applesauce to the pancake mix with other ingredients, then fry each batter over medium-high heat. You can also substitute the oil with applesauce and serve the pancakes with maple syrup or apple butter.

Simple, fun, and high in fruit nutrients, banana sushi is very easy to make. It’s also a great way to involve kids in making their meals and inspire them to eat them. Peel bananas, add some toppings, and have them cut into bite-sized pieces.

Most parents of picky eaters want their children to eat more vegetables, and this meal is a perfect veggie dish for kids. Simply toss carrots with some dried cherries, and simmer in butter. If you don't have cherries, sweet cranberries can also do the trick.

Vegetable-based noodles can make nutritious side dishes for picky eaters. Instead of pasta, you can use butternut squash as a substitute. Simply toss strands of butternut squash in a cheesy sauce for a child-friendly side dish. You can also serve it with meatballs, chicken, or fish.

Carrot may not be a great meal choice to serve a picky eater, but coat it with honey, butter, and brown sugar, and you have a delicious side meal that kids are unlikely to say no to. Once you coat the carrots with honey, bake them for about 30 minutes and serve with fish or chicken.

There are always exciting ways to cook broccoli, and roasting it with Parmesan is a surefire way to convince picky eaters to eat their vegetables. Drizzle the broccoli with oil, salt, and pepper, and roast until it’s caramelized. Then, sprinkle grated Parmesan over it and continue to cook until the Parmesan melts.

Cauliflower cheese bread is a healthy way to replace bread with cauliflower dough. It requires no unique ingredients, just your cauliflower, eggs, cheese, garlic, and other spices. 

If your kid loves peanut butter, consider serving them rice cakes with peanut butter. This fun and healthy snack is a wise choice for picky eaters, and you can also substitute peanut butter with Nutella or jam. Also, you can make the food extra fun by creating animal faces with fruit.

French toast sticks are a fun and healthy snack for toddlers, kids, and parents! Whisk eggs, milk, honey, salt, and cinnamon together and dip finger-cut breadsticks into the mixture. Heat 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat and cook until both sides are golden.

Tasty potato cakes are like cakes but in potato form. With this potato cake recipe, you can pack healthy veggies with natural flavors into your baby’s breakfast. You can use your leftover mashed potatoes for this recipe, add ingredients like milk and cinnamon, and bake or cook over a nonstick pan.

For picky eaters who prefer crunchy and crispy meals and overcooked food, these delightful apple chips make for perfect side dishes or midday snacks. With just two ingredients—cinnamon and apples—you can create a nutritious treat.

Simply sprinkle sliced apples with cinnamon, then bake them for about 50 minutes until the slices turn golden and crunchy. This snack offers a healthier alternative to many salty and sugary staples while providing kids with a boost of essential vitamins.

Another broccoli recipe for picky eaters, but this time with cheese sauce! Broccoli is a versatile veggie and one of the best kid-friendly side dishes for picky eaters.

This simple 2-ingredient side dish packs tons of nutrients and flavors that are healthy for the whole family. Once you've steamed your broccoli over medium-high heat, transfer it into a baking pan and top it with grated cheese. Leave until the cheese melts and becomes crisp.

Veggie chips can be one of the best and crunchiest healthy vegetable recipes for picky eaters. You need some vegetable roots and simple spices to create this meal. Oven-dry and then fry it, and you have your homemade veggie chips.

This Japanese-style salad makes a perfect side dish for any meal. The main flavor in this salad recipe is vinegar which highlights other flavors in the meal.

Start by making the dressing, mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt, ginger, and other desired ingredients. Then add salt to thin-sliced cucumbers to remove some moisture. Toss the cucumbers with the dressing and refrigerate for a while before serving.

Picky eaters usually love to try new foods in micro portions. Instead of serving them whole corn on the cob, we recommend offering them kernels of corn. You can then gradually work up to bigger pieces of cob. Also, you can serve your grilled corn in a salad by introducing more veggies like cucumbers and tomatoes, avocado and adding dressing with olive oil, lemon, and salt.

Easy guacamole requires only six ingredients  (avocados, lime, garlic, chili powder, cilantro, and salt). Scoop out the avocado flesh, then add some lime juice and other ingredients until you are satisfied with the taste. Mash everything together and serve immediately or leave to refrigerate for a while.

How to make healthy cauliflower tots a picky eater will enjoy? Bake them rather than frying them! Cook the cauliflower for a few minutes, pulse in a food processor for a few seconds, and then transfer into a large bowl. Add your onions, Parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, breadcrumbs, and pepper, and mix thoroughly. Now mold into a tot and bake for about 20 minutes. You can serve it with ketchup or any dipping sauce your kid will like.

Many picky eaters love crunchy food, so you can try offering your kid peanuts, almonds, cashews, and other nuts. It's best to serve them to children older than 5 to prevent a choking hazard. Also, consider roasting the nuts to enhance their flavor. Else Nutrition's Ready to Drink Shakes for Kids are made with over 90% real, whole foods, including nuts. It is a perfect choice for your little one's daily nutrient intake.

Have you ever thought of broccoli tots? It can be quite an appealing choice for kids who are picky with vegetables. This meal is similar to cauliflower tots, except that they are made with broccoli.

Boil your broccoli in water for a few minutes, dice, and then pulse in a food processor for a few seconds. You can now combine it with egg, cheese, onions, parsley, and some breadcrumbs. Shape the mixture into a tot and bake until golden brown. Serve with ketchup, ranch dressing, or other dipping sauce.

Creamy, cheesy, and delicious. This healthy mac and cheese is packed with hidden veggies and is perfect for picky eaters. One of the best ways to make picky eaters eat veggies is by sneaking them into their favorite meals like mac and cheese. You can consider cauliflower (since they may not taste it) or next time you are making the meal, you can try adding more vegetables like broccoli, kale, and peas. Preferably one at a time. 

Potatoes generally make great side dishes for picky eaters, but if they don't like it, you can try potato casserole. Mash the potatoes, add some spices like salt, honey, and cinnamon, blend until smooth, and bake.

You can make fries with avocado! These delicious oven-baked fries make great snacks for kids, including picky eaters. Combine lemon, lime, breadcrumbs, and salt in a bowl, dip avocado into the juice, and bake for 12-15 minutes. 

Chicken is a tasty side dish for many people, but picky eaters may have a hard time with it because of its texture. They generally love some crunch or crispiness, and that’s why this chicken nugget recipe is a good idea. It’s best to make the nuggets as juicy and thin as possible to improve the texture and make them easier to chew. 

These healthy coconut flour waffles are easy to make and can be served with maple syrup for extra yumminess. Mix your ingredients with coconut flour, spread the batter over your waffle iron, and leave to cook.

Is there any snack more filling and enjoyable than crunchy crackers? With six easy-to-get ingredients, you can make these delicious cheese crackers for picky eaters.

Combine your flour batter with shredded cheese and butter, pulse it, and wrap the dough in plastic wrap for about 30 minutes. Cut the flour into interesting shapes kids will love and bake for about 14 minutes until both sides are brown.

Homemade potatoes are a great way to get your whole family to enjoy more nutrients, including the picky eaters. Roast washed potatoes for about an hour, scoop out the potato inside, and then brush the potato skin with cheese, butter, or olive oil. You can also use the scooped-out potato for another meal.

Yummy sweet potatoes are exactly what to give kids if you want to see an empty plate. This recipe is extra tasty because it involves mixing pepper, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg together.

Green bean casserole can be the comfort food for the whole family. This traditional holiday dish makes healthy side dishes for picky eaters.

Stir all ingredients (sauce, spices, onions, milk, garlic, chicken broth, etc.) together and then combine with green beans until it’s well coated. The secret recipe for this casserole is to add some ring onions to the mix once the casserole is baked for about 40 minutes.

Add peanut butter to make this banana bread, and you get one of the yummiest sides for kids. Peanut butter brings a certain sweetness that kids will enjoy in their bread. After you’ve made the batter, add some teaspoons of peanut butter and bake for about 45 minutes.