Choosing and packing Paleo and kid-friendly meals and snacks for kids can be fun, especially if you involve them in the process. When packing up a lunchbox, be sure to include protein (think meat roll-ups or eggs), vegetables (carrot sticks or lettuce wraps), healthy fats (guacamole or chipotle mayo for dipping) and fruit (grapes or apple slices). Try one of these 21 kid-friendly recipes -- from snacks to breakfast ideas to an occasional dessert. And be sure to involve your kids in the prepping and cooking process for extra buy-in!
Nut-Free Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites - by The Natural Nurturer
No nuts? No problem. A no-bake, nut-free treat for an on-the-go snack, or to put in a school lunch box.
Weeknight Paleo Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard - by Anya's Eats
A bite of comfort dipped in a sweet honey mustard sauce!
Bacon & Chive Paleo Muffins - by What Great Grandma Ate
Bake these bacon and egg-filled muffins for a quick and tasty breakfast.
Simple Paleo Blueberry Muffins - by Paleo Running Momma
Breakfast, snack or dessert -- these blueberry-filled muffins are tasty any time of day.
Paleo Calzone - by A Girl Worth Saving
A Paleo take on the classic calzone, filled with all the fixin's.
Chocolate Goji Berry Cookies - by I Heart Umami
A sweet, healthy cookie filled with goji berries and cocoa nibs.
Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary - by Real Food RDs
Blueberries, walnuts and celery fill this creamy chicken salad. Perfect for a no-cook lunch!
Bite-Sized Raspberry Popsicles - by Paleo Leap
These mini treats have no added sweeteners, and the size is perfect for a snack or dessert, especially for younger kids.
Banana Almond Butter Smoothie - by Real Simple Good
Four ingredients to a nutty, creamy smoothie. A kid-approved treat, or as a part of breakfast.
Salted Tahini Fudge - by My Heart Beets
Sweet, salty freezer-fudge made with tahini and sea salt!
Crispy Plantain Curly Fries - by What Great Grandma Ate
Spiralize a few plantains and bake them into the crispiest fries!
Instant & Smooth Chocolate Chia Pudding - by The Natural Nurturer
White chia seeds turn this into a smooth and creamy chocolate pudding.
Crispy Paleo Chicken Tenders - by Paleo Running Momma
A kid favorite! Chicken tenders served alone or with your favorite dip.
Paleo Sweet Potato Orange Cups - by Anya's Eats
Looking for a way to get your kids to eat their veggies? Try this sweet potato mash sweetened with orange juice and maple syrup.
Paleo Ranch Dressing & Dip - by Real Food RDs
Get your kids excited about dipping their veggies into this healthy ranch dressing dip.
Raw (3 Ingredient) Snack Bars - by I Heart Umami
Ditch pricy, processed snack bars for these easy snack bars.
Mini Hamburger Bites - by Paleo Leap
Miniaturize a classic dinner for an easy, kid-friendly appetizer or party finger food.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites - by Real Simple Good
A treat indeed -- cookie dough wrapped in silky dark chocolate.
Paleo Pretzel Dogs - by A Girl Worth Saving
Wrap up dogs in soft pretzel dough.
Mexican Hot Chocolate Freezer Fudge - by My Heart Beets
Keep chunks of fudge in the freezer and enjoy the rich flavor of Mexican hot chocolate.
Honey Orange Fruit Snacks - by Delicious Obsessions
Switch out processed fruit snacks for these gelatin-based honey snacks.
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