Here’s a handful of ideas on what to make when you’re trying to keep your young ones eating the right way.
Mini Matzo Ball Soup
Why kids love it: Soft texture, tiny size, gentle flavor.
Ingredients:
1 cup matzo meal
2 eggs
2 tbsp light oil
2–3 tbsp water
Pinch of salt
Low-sodium chicken broth
Sliced carrots
Instructions: Mix matzo meal, eggs, oil, water, and a little salt. Chill 20 minutes. Roll tiny kid-sized matzo balls. Simmer in broth with carrots for 20 minutes.
Hummus & Veggie Roll-Ups
Why kids love it: Fun shape plus mild flavors.
Ingredients:
Tortilla or whole-wheat wrap
2 tbsp hummus
Thin strips of cucumber, carrot, and bell pepper
Instructions: Spread hummus on wrap. Add veggies. Roll tightly and slice into pinwheels.
Mini Pita Pizzas (Israeli-Style)
Why kids love it: Tiny pizza, easy to customize.
Ingredients:
Mini whole-wheat pitas
Tomato sauce
Low-fat mozzarella
Optional: olives, tomatoes, mushrooms
Instructions: Spread sauce on pitas. Add cheese and toppings. Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes.
Chicken Schnitzel Bites (Oven-Baked)
Why kids love it: Crispy nuggets — but healthier.
Ingredients:
Chicken breast cut into small pieces
1 egg
Whole-wheat breadcrumbs
Salt & pepper
Instructions: Dip chicken in egg, then crumbs. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes.
Apple Cinnamon “Compote Cups”
Why kids love it: Natural sweetness, soft fruit.
Ingredients:
2 apples, diced
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp honey
2 tbsp water
Instructions: Cook everything in a small pot for 10 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.
Soft Chickpea Patties (Kid-Friendly Falafel)
Why kids love it: Soft, mild-tasting, perfect finger food.
Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas
1 egg
1 tbsp flour
Pinch of garlic powder
Pinch of salt
Instructions: Mash chickpeas with egg and seasonings. Form soft patties. Bake 12–15 minutes.
-Nathalie Noonberg, Baltimore
