It’s no surprise that menus for kids often have the same options. Picky eaters or not, kids like to stick with the basics. If you are lucky enough to have a more adventurous eater, congratulations! If you are looking for a meal your kid will love, look no further. Find the top ten favorite kids’ meals below.

1. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich. Serve only if no one has a peanut allergy. A classic loved by your parents and grandparents, a PB&J sandwich is easy and quick to make. Bonus: peanut butter is an excellent source of protein and monounsaturated fat. For a healthier sandwich, use a multigrain bread, natural peanut butter, and jelly or jam with reduced sugar. An all-natural fruit jelly is best.
2. Chicken Tenders or Chicken Nuggets. A favorite finger food and a great source of protein. For a healthier option, bake or air fry the chicken using coconut oil.
3. Macaroni & Cheese. Kids love creamy mac & cheese. If you are in a hurry, a packaged mix will fill the need. But with a few minutes more, you can reduce the calories and make it from scratch, using reduced-fat cheese and whole wheat pasta. For a special treat, use a fun-shaped pasta, such as dinosaurs, fish, or alphabet letters.
4. Pizza. Who doesn’t love a hot cheesy slice? Click on the recipe tab to see Kitchen Ink’s recipe for 30-Minute Pizza. Make this pizza together and add your favorite toppings.
5. Hot Dogs. A 100% beef option is the heathier choice. You can’t go wrong with hot dogs boiled or fried, served plain or with mustard or sauerkraut. Dress up your dog by wrapping it in crescent roll dough and baking it in the oven—no hot dog bun needed! Kids will love rolling the dough around each hot dog.
6. Hamburgers. The traditional beef hamburger is a go-to—with fries. When making it in your own kitchen, explore turkey or vegetable burgers as healthier options. Serve them on a bun with lettuce and tomato, and don’t forget the pickle. Kids will love them.
7. Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Pulling the bread apart and watching the creamy cheese ooze out is fun for anyone. These sandwiches are a great source of protein and calcium. Using low-fat cheese and whole grain bread provides a healthier option. A grilled cheese sandwich pairs perfectly with tomato soup.
8. Chicken Noodle Soup. A wonderful warmer-up on a cold day. Traditional chicken noodle soup has noodles, broth, celery, carrots, and large chunks of chicken. Today you can find soups made with fun cartoon character-shaped pasta to entertain kids.
9. Spaghetti and Meatballs. Kids love this classic recipe. For a healthier option, add some veggies to the red sauce and make the meatballs from lean beef or ground turkey.
10. Pancakes. Start the day off right. Have fun and create different shapes: small silver-dollar size to stack, or Mickey Mouse shaped. Or see Kitchen Ink’s recipe for Pancakes, with chocolate chips. For a healthier option, make pancakes from scratch, using whole wheat flour, and top them with real maple syrup.