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Recipes for Healthy Kids: Cookbook for Child Care Centers

Recipes for 25 servings

The recipes in the cookbook feature foods both children and adults should consume more of: dark green and orange vegetables, dry beans and peas, and whole grains. All of these healthy recipes are low in total fat, saturated fat, sugar and sodium. With fun names like Porcupine Sliders, Smokin' Powerhouse Chili, and Squish Squash Lasagna, these kid-tested, kid-approved recipes are sure to please children and be an instant hit!

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All are welcome to download these materials and make copies. You may also download the entire book. To download the files, please right-click on the link and select “save link as.” 

Whole Grains

Porcupine Sliders
Porcupine Sliders

(Grand Prize Winner)

Chick Penne
Chic' Penne

(1st Place Winner)

Dark Green and Orange Vegetables

Dry Beans and Peas

Page updated: September 12, 2025