Simple Meals, Happy Kids


Got picky eaters at home? We’ve got you covered.

Mealtime doesn’t have to be a battle—we’re here to help make things easier (and way less stressful). Whether your kiddo refuses veggies or only eats three foods on repeat, we’ve got simple recipes, smart tips, and tricks that actually work.

No more tears or mealtime standoffs—just happy kids asking for seconds! 🙌🍴

Featured Recipes!

Steak Quesadillas

Our Steak Quesadilla Recipe is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover steak. This recipe takes tender and juicy steak and combines it with peppers and onions for a flavorful and filling meal.

Kids Protein Shake

Our Kids Protein Shake recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make and is packed with 10 grams of protein per serving! Perfect for anyone from toddlers to athletes, for breakfast or after a workout. Gluten-free.

Gluten Free Uncrustables

Homemade gluten free uncrustables are really easy to make. Swap out traditional pb&j for ham and cheese. Can be made with gluten-free bread. Make in bulk then freeze in individual ziplock bags to make packing lunchboxes a breeze.

Blueberry Spinach Muffins

Blueberry spinach muffins with bananas are made in a blender. These toddler-friendly muffins are packed with spinach while being sweetened with banana, applesauce, and honey. They are a great way to get more servings of fruit and veggies into young kids.

Looking for more ideas? We have gathered 30+ lunch ideas for picky eaters!

Kids' Corner!

We know how difficult it can be to encourage your picky eaters to eat vegetables at meals. Trust me, as a mom of two, I have been in your shoes more than once. We’ve found that combining veggies into casseroles, slow cooker meals, etc. really improves the quantity of veggies eaten by kids at a meal.


Family-Friendly Dinners!

Are you ready to tackle this week of gluten-free dinners with ease? Feeding kids is hard enough, but add in gluten-free, and it’s even more challenging. Let us help with these simple gluten free recipes. Make homemade meals together as a family that are great tasting, simple and kid-friendly.

Monday: Big Mac Casserole

Tuesday: Qdoba Chicken

Wednesday: Kid Friendly Meatloaf

Thursday: Chicken Sausage Skillet

Friday: Instant Pot Chili Mac

Weekend Meals

Round out the weekend by serving leftovers on Saturday and Sunday or enjoying your favorite local restaurants. The goal is for your family to spend less time in the kitchen and more time together on the weekend.

Have a great week!

Jodi and the CKC Team

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At createkidsclub.com we share easy gluten-free recipes that kids love. All recipes have simple ingredients and kid-friendly instructions to encourage kids to cook.

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