Let’s face it, getting your family to eat healthy nutritious meals is not always an easy task. Inevitably someone doesn’t like this or that vegetable, someone won’t like the meat and you end up feeling disappointed that you spent all this time making a meal that people won’t eat.
And what about all the sugar-laden desserts kids want to eat? It makes me cringe thinking about all that sugar!
That’s why I developed this round-up of recipes that the whole family will love, especially the kids! With some help from my blogging friends, there are over 120 recipes that are healthy AND family-friendly.
There’s everything from main dishes to decadent desserts (that are not sugar-laden) to easy side dishes. There is something for everyone on this list!
If you follow the Trim Healthy Mama plan I have broken down all the recipes into the three different fuel types. It should make it very easy to find what you are looking for.
All of these recipes are THM compliant. Many of the recipes in the “S” category fit with the keto way of eating too. Have fun trying these recipes out with your family!
E Meals & Sides (High-carb, Low-fat)
- Brown Spanish Rice from me at Darcie’s Dish
- Cheater Sourdough Waffles from Briana Thomas
- Chicken & Grape Salad from Tj’s Taste
- Chicken Quesadilla from Northern Nester
- Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup from me at Darcie’s Dish
- Dump and Go Chili from My Table of Three
- Easy Sweet Potato Kale Tots from Oh Sweet Mercy
- Instant Pot Taco Rice from My Table of Three
- Lovin’ TexMex Skillet from me at Darcie’s Dish
- Mom’s Chicken Soup from Briana Thomas
- Pineapple Marinated Chicken from Briana Thomas
- Quinoa Breaded Chicken Tenders from Graceful Abandon
- Ranch Chili Beans from Nana’s Little Kitchen
- Refried Beans from me at Darcie’s Dish
- Sweet Potato & Quinoa Pancakes from Oh Sweet Mercy
- Zesty Salsa Chicken and Black Bean Casserole from me at Darcie’s Dish
E Desserts & Treats (High-carb, Low-fat)
- Banana Split Smoothie from Nana’s Little Kitchen
- Cottage Banana Whip from A Home With Purpose
- Crunchy Granola from Tj’s Taste
- Hot Cross Buns from Wonderfully Made & Dearly Loved
- Kefir Orange Julius from Grace-Filled Homemaking
- Mango Lime Instant Pudding from Oh Sweet Mercy
- Refreshing Fruity Shake from me at Darcie’s Dish
- Soft Banana Bites from My Table of Three
- Sprouted Wheat Bagels from Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved
- Sweet & Salty Popcorn from Mama Shire
FP Meals & Sides (Low-carb, Low-fat)
- 30 Minute Chicken Tacos for the Instant Pot from Oh Sweet Mercy
- Air-Fried Onion Rings from Mama Shire
- Fried Chicken Tenders with S & E options from A Home With Purpose
- Homemade Ketchup from Tj’s Taste
- Quick Tomato Basil Chicken for the Instant Pot with S & E options from Oh Sweet Mercy
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with S & E options from Briana Thomas
- Sweet Mustard Bacon Chicken Strips from Mama Shire
- Tasty Turkey Meatballs with S & E options from A Home With Purpose
- Tj’s House Ranch Dressing with S option from Tj’s Taste
FP Desserts & Treats (Low-carb, Low-fat)
- Berrylicious Ice Pops from Joy Filled Eats
- Fudgy Brownie Bites from Mama Shire
- Lemonade Frosty from Nana’s Little Kitchen
- Shamrock Shake from Tj’s Taste
- Sugar-Free Gummy Bears from Wholesome Yum
S Meals & Sides (Low-carb, High-fat)
- 5 Ingredient Chicken Parmesan from Northern Nester
- 5 Minute Chicken Nuggets from Joy Filled Eats
- Bacon & White Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower from Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved
- Bacon Ranch Chicken Roll from My Table of Three
- Bacon Wrapped Mediterranean Chicken from Briana Thomas
- Baked Spaghetti “Zoodle” Casserole from me at Darcie’s Dish
- Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Quiche from Northern Nester
- Brown “Sugar” Garlic Chicken from Grace-Filled Homemaking
- Cauliflower Mac and Cheese from Wholesome Yum
- Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms from Tj’s Taste
- Cheesy Beef Stroganoff Casserole from Grace-Filled Homemaking
- Cheesy Cauliflower with Bacon from Northern Nester
- Cheesy Hot Dog Pie from Nana’s Little Kitchen
- Cheesy Sausage Pasta Skillet from Tj’s Taste
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole from Joy Filled Eats
- Chicken Fajita Ring from My Table of Three
- Chicken Patties from Mama Shire
- Chicken Quesadilla from Northern Nester
- Coney Island Casserole from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Creamy Taco Soup from me at Darcie’s Dish
- Crispy Chicken Cheese Quesadilla from Briana Thomas
- Easy 4 Ingredient Egg Puffs from Oh Sweet Mercy
- Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup from Wholesome Yum
- Easy Cheesy Chicken (5 Ingredients) from Joy Filled Eats
- Easy Creamy Macaroni and Cheese from Tj’s Taste
- Fathead Pizza Crust from Wholesome Yum
- Fried Chicken Breasts from Lotsa Little Lambs
- Fiesta Casserole from Briana Thomas
- Italian Meatball Casserole from Briana Thomas
- Jalapeno Chicken Bacon Chowder from me at Darcie’s Dish
- Lasagna Soup from Tj’s Taste
- Mac and Cheese from Briana Thomas
- Meat Lover’s Pizza Cups from Northern Nester
- Meatball Casserole from Joy Filled Eats
- Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet from All Day I Dream About Food
- Mini Ham and Broccoli Quiches from Northern Nester
- Mommy’s Meatloaf from Briana Thomas
- Naked Fried Chicken from All Day I Dream About Food
- Parmesan Chicken Tenders from Briana Thomas
- Pepperoni Bites from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels from My Table of Three
- Ranch Dressing from Nana’s Little Kitchen
- Sausage Gravy from Briana Thomas
- Salsa Verde Chicken from My Table of Three
- Shake n Bake Copycat Recipe from The Well Planned Kitchen
- Skillet Yumzetti from Briana Thomas
- Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Taco Ring from My Table of Three
- “Velveeta” Cheese Sauce from Nana’s Little Kitchen
S Desserts & Treats (Low-carb, High-fat)
- Brianafinger Ice Cream from Briana Thomas
- Brownie Batter Ice Cream with Peanut Butter Chips from Briana Thomas
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Shake from Tj’s Taste
- Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies from My Table of Three
- Chocolate Chip Parfaits from Oh Sweet Mercy
- Chocolate Mini Doughnuts with Ganache Glaze from Briana Thomas
- Chocolate Pudding Popscicles from Briana Thomas
- Chocolate Snack Cakes from Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved
- Coco Caramel Crunch Cereal from Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved
- Cola Cream Pops from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Double Berry Crunch from Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved
- Fried Cream Cheese and Berry Taco from Briana Thomas
- French Cream from Tj’s Taste
- Horse Tracks Ice Cream from Briana Thomas
- Lemon Blueberry Muffins from Mama Shire
- Mini Cinnabundts from Nana’s Little Kitchen
- Mint Roses from Lotsa Little Lambs
- No-Bake Cheesecake in a Jar from Lotsa Little Lambs
- No-Bake Snack Bars from Briana Thomas
- Nutty Banana Crunch Cereal from Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved
- Peanut Butter Blizzard from The Well Planned Kitchen
- Peanut Butter Cookie Doughsicles from Briana Thomas
- Peanut Butter Crunch from Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved
- Peanut Butter Cup Dip from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Peanut Butter Cups from Briana Thomas
- Peppermint Whoopie Pies from Mama Shire
- Pumpkin Muffins from me at Darcie’s Dish
- Snickerdoodle Crumble Cereal/Yogurt Topping from Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved
- Strawberry Muffins from Mama Shire
- Uncle Bubba Bars from Briana Thomas
- Vanilla Cream Snack Cakes from Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved
- Zucchini Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Raspberry Muffins from Lotsa Little Lambs
Hi Darcie, if I don’t have an Instant Pot, can I do those recipes in the crockpot? Thank you!!
Yes. Just increase the cooking time.