Easy Healthy Broccoli Recipes for Kids
This page may contain affiliate links. Learn More.
My daycare kids love broccoli, it’s one of the most popular vegetables around here and these easy healthy broccoli recipes for kids are creative and delicious. They make it easy to make this nutritious vegetable a favorite.
Broccoli recipes for kids
- My kid’s favorite way to enjoy broccoli is roasted. We love this Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli and it’s super quick and easy to make!
- There’s nothing like a yummy Cooking with Kids-Broccoli Salad Recipe that’s so easy the kids can even make it themselves. We love making this as a project and part of our meal.
- This super quick Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup only takes a few minutes to whip up in the instant pot. If you don’t have one, you can make it on the stove as well. My kids love soup and this one is a favorite around here.
- My whole family loves broccoli rice casserole and this Freezer Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a meal I love to make in bulk and serve it once while freezing 3 other pans in the freezer for future meals. I just set a pan in the fridge overnight and pop it in the oven in the morning for lunch and enjoy 3 more days of not having to worry about a big fuss over lunch.
- Mix chopped broccoli into an egg batter, pour into muffin tins, and bake. These portable, protein-packed Easy Broccoli Cheese Egg Cups make a perfect breakfast or snack.
- Kids love anything in pasta! And this Creamy Broccoli Tuna Casserole with Egg Noodles is a fan favorite here. I mean, what’s not to love about tuna casserole? If you don’t like tuna, use canned chicken, or leftover rotisserie chicken, or whatever meat you like!
- Turn broccoli into crispy, cheesy nuggets. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for dipping in ketchup or ranch and are great for lunchboxes or after-school snacks.
- Add steamed broccoli florets to creamy mac and cheese for a nutrient-packed twist on a classic comfort food. The cheese sauce blends perfectly with the broccoli for a kid-approved dish.
- Mix shredded broccoli with potatoes to make tater tots. These crispy bites are easy to bake and pair wonderfully with their favorite dips.
- Top homemade or store-bought pizza with small broccoli florets like this red onion and broccoli pizza. A delicious source of greens.
- Layer shredded cheese and steamed broccoli between tortillas, then grill them for a crispy, melty quesadilla packed with nutrients.
- Combine broccoli florets with a creamy Alfredo sauce and pasta for a simple yet decadent dish that kids will love.
These broccoli recipe ideas are proof that broccoli doesn’t have to be boring. By combining creativity with kid-approved flavors, you can make broccoli a regular part of your child’s diet, even most of my picky eaters learn to love broccoli. Try these ideas and watch your kids discover a newfound love for this healthy green veggie!
