Low-carb recipes for kids have gained popularity as they help children deal with health conditions such as chronic obesity and uncontrolled type-2 diabetes. A low-carb diet is defined as a meal plan where less than 25% of the total calories comprise carbohydrates, preferably complex carbohydrates. While adults opt for a low-carb diet to lose weight, it is not recommended for children unless suggested by a doctor (1) (2). It is recommended to consult a certified nutritionist to design a kid-friendly, low-carb diet for your child. However, you could try some of these delectable low-carb recipes for kids. These recipes are easy to prepare, tasty, and well-balanced to meet your child’s daily nutrition requirements while keeping their carbohydrate consumption under control.
Kid-friendly, Low-Carb Recipes For Children
Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes For Children
You will need:
2 slices turkey bacon 1 cup baby spinach (chopped) ½ cup mozzarella (shredded) 1 onion (chopped) 1 red bell pepper (chopped) 4 eggs (whisked) 3 tbsp low-fat milk 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp dried herbs mix ¼ tsp paprika ½ tsp garlic powder
How to make: You will need:
1 zucchini (shredded and drained) 1 green onion (finely chopped) ¼ cup almond flour (blanched) ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated) 1 egg ½ tsp Sea salt ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp Italian seasoning ¼ tsp lemon pepper Avocado oil
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3oz nitrate-free roasted turkey (diced) 4oz fresh spinach (chopped) 5oz cheddar cheese (shredded) 1 cup whipping cream ½ cup corn and green peas (boiled and slightly mashed) 6 eggs (whisked) 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp dried herbs mix Salt, to taste Sesame seeds oil
How to make: You will need:
2 eggs (whisked) 1 small red onion (chopped) 1 small tomato (chopped) 1 green chili (finely chopped) ¼ cup corn (boiled) ¼ cup baby spinach (chopped) ¼ cup mushrooms (thinly sliced) 1 tsp dried herbs mix 1 tsp mixed cheese (shredded) Olive oil
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2 tbsp chia seeds (soaked) 2 cups coconut milk ½ cup canned pumpkin (pureed) 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp almond butter 1 tbsp pecans (chopped) 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (optional)
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1 courgette or zucchini (diced) 1 aubergine (diced) 1 yellow onion (chopped) 1 yellow or orange pepper (deseeded and thinly sliced) 4 eggs 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped) 1 (400g) can tomatoes (chopped) 1 tbsp rosemary (chopped) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp balsamic vinegar Handful basil leaves
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Low-Carb Lunch Recipes For Children
You will need:
2 Romaine Lettuce leaves 1 Red Sweet Pepper (cut into thin strips) 2 oz. boneless roasted beef 1 oz. Provolone Cheese 1 tbsp low-fat Mayonnaise ½ tsp dried herbs mix
How to make: You will need:
1 raw broccoli (finely chopped) 1 cup almond flour ½ cup mixed sprouts (cooked) ½ cup onion, tomato, and corn 4 eggs (whisked) 2 tsp dried herbs mix 1 tbsp sesame seeds oil Sea salt and black pepper powder, to taste
How to make: You will need:
400g ground chicken (or turkey) ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock ½ cup cheddar (shredded) ½ cup fresh parsley (chopped) 1 cauliflower head (finely grated) 4 garlic cloves (grated) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 bouillon cube (crumbled; optional) 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp chili pepper flakes (crushed; optional) ½ lemon (juiced) Salt and black pepper powder, to taste
How to make: You will need:
2 cups marinara sauce 2½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 cup dry quinoa 1 cup yellow onion (diced) 1 cup frozen green peas (thawed) 1 cauliflower (cut into one-inch florets) 6 garlic cloves (minced) 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 tbsp vinegar Sea salt and black pepper powder, to taste Olive oil, for greasing
How to make: You will need:
6 mini sweet peppers (halved lengthwise and deseeded) ¾ cup cottage cheese (crumbled) ¼ cup cheese blend (shredded) ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (finely chopped) 2 tsp balsamic vinaigrette dressing ¼ tsp garlic powder
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Low-Carb Snack Recipes For Children
You will need: For marinade:
3 tbsp dark soy sauce 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 tsp ginger (minced)
For skewers:
1 chicken breast (chopped into bite-sized pieces) 1 red bell pepper (chopped into large chunks) 1 onion (sliced into squares) 1 tbsp sesame seeds Handful fresh coriander (chopped)
How to make: You will need:
2 spinach tortilla wraps 2 kale leaves (washed and roughly chopped) 1 cup brussels sprouts (shredded) ½ cup black beans (drained and rinsed) ½ cup corn (boiled) ⅓ cup tomato (diced) ⅓ cup green pepper (diced) ⅓ cup red onion (diced) ¼ cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped) 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper powder, to taste
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4 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and halved) ½ can tuna (drained and flaked) ¾ cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp onion (finely chopped) 2 tbsp celery (finely diced) 2 tbsp dill pickles (finely diced) 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp herbs mix Salt, to taste
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1 cup unsweetened, plain Greek yogurt ½ cup raspberries and blueberries (chopped) 1 tbsp mixed nuts (chopped) 1 tbsp mixed seeds
How to make: You will need:
¼ cup beets (peeled and thinly sliced) ¼ cup carrots (peeled and thinly sliced) ¼ cup zucchini (peeled and thinly sliced) ¼ cup parsnips ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper powder
How to make: You will need:
1lb. Shrimp (tail-on, defrosted, peeled, and deveined) 2 eggs 1¼ cup (shredded coconut) ½ cup almond flour ¼ cup almond flour ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder Salt and black pepper powder, to taste Avocado oil
How to make: You will need:
1 cup almond flour 1 cup water (lukewarm) ¾ cup flax meal ¼ cup coconut flour 4 tbsp Parmesan (grated) 2 tbsp psyllium husk powder 2 tbsp chia seeds (powdered) 2 tsp Sea salt 2 egg yolks (for brushing)
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Low-Carb Dinner Recipes For Children
You will need:
1 (15oz.) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed) ½ cup onion (finely diced) 1 cup parsley (chopped) 1 cup cilantro (chopped) 2 tbsp ground flaxseed 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp coriander powder ¼ tsp black pepper powder Olive oil
How to make: You will need:
1 zucchini (washed and peeled) ½ cup onion (chopped) ¼ cup water 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp sesame seeds (toasted) Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
How to make: You will need:
1 spaghetti squash 3 cups homemade marinara sauce ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ⅛ cup mixed cheese 1 tsp sesame seeds (toasted) Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
How to make: You will need:
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth ½ cup canned fire-roasted tomatoes ½ cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed) ½ cup boneless chicken breasts (skinless, diced into one-inch pieces) ½ cup yellow onion (chopped) ½ cup red bell pepper (chopped) ¼ cup cheese blend (shredded) ⅓ cup parsley (chopped) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp chili powder 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp cumin powder Salt and black pepper powder, to taste
How to make: You will need:
1 aubergine (washed) 1 red onion (roughly chopped) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 100g silken tofu (scrambled) 100g cherry tomatoes (quartered) 100g light red cheese (grated) ½ tsp salt Pine nuts (optional) Olive oil
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