One of the things that parents spend much time thinking about is creating and preparing healthful recipes for their little ones. While it can sometimes be cumbersome to always prepare healthful recipes, especially when you have little time or are in a hurry after work, there are a variety of healthy recipes that you can create very simply, here are some of them.

Applesauce

Almost all kids enjoy applesauce and applesauce is deceptively easy to prepare and very delicious. All you need are 2 red apples, two teaspoons of sugar (brown sugar is fine), a couple of tablespoons of lemon and some cinnamon. Making applesauce is easy, just put your two red apples in a food processor, tossing out the core first. Process the apples and once they become chopped up into small pieces put them in a bowl; add your sugar, lemon juice and finally a few pinches of cinnamon. Voila, you have fresh and all natural apple sauce.

Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits

Here is a recipe that most everyone will love. Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits are very painless to prepare and you can create numerous types of parfaits just by selecting different varieties of fruits. For this recipe you can begin with about 8 ounces of yogurt, some chopped up strawberries and some fresh granola. Just mix the yogurt and strawberries together and add the granola to the top. You can simply improvise with this recipe, mixing in any type of fruits you like. In addition to adding granola, you can choose to add your favorite cereal, nuts, a few drops of chocolate or a gummy bear or two. This recipe takes only a second to make and will put a smile on all your little ones' faces.

Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are tasty, fun to eat, and simple to prepare. They are also very healthy. You just need potatoes, some fresh milk, and a little butter. One of the ways to spruce up your mashed potatoes for little ones is to add a little food coloring, especially for the holidays. For instance, many people during St. Patrick’s Day make green mashed potatoes. For Halloween, you can mix in orange food coloring, etc. While you can simply spruce up mashed potatoes, this is one food that your kids will love because it tastes awesome. It is important to note that while you can buy mashed potato flakes, it is always better to use fresh potatoes.

Cinnamon French Toast

Are you seeking a healthy breakfast treat? French toast is it! You can prepare French Toast very simply, just take white bread, or almost any variety of bread and place it into a mixture of fresh milk and eggs that have been slightly beaten. Now cook it in a frying pan with either a drop of butter or cooking spray and voila, you have French Toast. Instead of using high sugar syrups or fatty butter, choose instead to sprinkle yummy powdered sugar. Many parents use fresh fruits as well, such as strawberries and raspberries to top off their creation.