If you are a nutrition professional working with families, you know that getting the whole family on board with healthier eating habits can be a challenge. Here are some great ideas for family-friendly meals and snacks to add to their meal plans.

1. Berry Baked Oatmeal

Healthy Family-Friendly Meals and Snacks: Berry Baked Oatmeal

2. Banana Coconut Granola

"My littlest guy loves the granola recipes on his yogurt. TCL chocolate chip cookies and muffins are always a hit."
-Kristin E.

Healthy Family-Friendly Meals and Snacks: Banana coconut granola

3. Sweet Potato Pancakes

Pancakes are always a go-to family-friendly meal. They can also be made in advance, and reheated in the toaster or toaster oven.

"Just started introducing solids with my 8 month old, and he throws less of the sweet potato pancakes (minus the maple syrup) on the floor" - Kristy

Family-Friendly Meals: Two-Ingredient Sweet Potato Pancakes

4. Blueberry Banana Muffins

Healthy Family-Friendly Meals and Snacks: Blueberry Banana Muffins

5. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Kid-friendly and adult-friendly too!

Healthy Family-Friendly Meals and Snacks: Chocolate Chip Cookies

6. Peanut Butter Rice Krispies

Healthy family-friendly snack: Peanut Butter Rice Krispies

7. Homemade Doritos

Healthy Family-Friendly Meals and Snacks: Homemade Doritos

8. Herbed Chicken Tenders with Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce

Family-friendly healthy dinner idea: Herbed Chicken Tenders with Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce

9. Spinach, Tomato & Goat Cheese Pizza

"My youngest loves the ‘pesto pizza’. It is in weekly rotation at our house." - Susan M.

Healthy family-friendly dinner ideas: Brown Rice Tortilla Pizzas

10. Mac n' 'Cheese'

Healthy Family-Friendly Meals and Snacks: Mac n Cheese

11. Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken

Healthy Family-Friendly Meals and Snacks: Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken

12. Curried Chicken Slow Cooker Stew

"For soups and stews, I just make sure to chop things chunky enough for my little to grasp, and serve the broth separately from the solid ingredients." - LeChing V.

Healthy Family-Friendly Meals and Snacks: Curried Chicken Slow Cooker Stew

"I often make deconstructed versions of the meals when I plate my boys' dinners (they hate things mixing). Generally the "finger foods" are a winner with my boys, but I try to expose them to a variety of foods so that they learn to like it. Had a mom win this weekend where both boys finally ate stew and discovered they like it!" - Kristin E.

13. Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

Healthy Family-Friendly Meals and Snacks: Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

14. Slow Cooker Bolognese with Spaghetti Squash

Healthy Family-Friendly Meals and Snacks: Slow Cooker Bolgnese

15. Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs

"I have a very picky toddler and have most success with slow cooked soups (chicken noodle was a hit) and bolognese/turkey meatballs (+they are easy to make which is a huge bonus in a busy household)."

Kristy

Healthy Family-Friendly Meals and Snacks: Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs

16. Pulled Chicken & Pesto Wraps

Remember our Pulled Chicken & Pesto Wraps? Add the chicken to the food processor with your pesto for an ultra creamy spread. Roll it up in brown rice tortillas and slice into kid-friendly pinwheels!

Healthy Family-Friendly Meals and Snacks: Pulled Chicken & Pesto Wraps