Kid Friendly Instant Pot Recipes are so simple and easy to make. I love my Instant Pot and being able to whip up a family meal super quick that both my husband and daughter enjoy is a great feeling.
Today I am sharing some fantastic child-friendly recipes and family meals that kids love. All of these recipes make an easy weeknight dinner and have become my favorite meals of my daughter.
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When Your Child Is a Fussy Eater
Do you have a fussy eater in the family? Growing up I loved most foods but when it comes to my daughter, she has some veggies she just doesn't want to try.
One of the best things I do is to hide the veggies in the meals. It's a great way to get your children to eat nutritious food without them noticing.
Tips for Hiding Vegetables in Food
Over the years my mum got very clever at hiding goodness in the meals. Here are a few tips to get kids to eat extra veg without them noticing:
Grate Your Vegetables
Use finely grated vegetables. If you grate carrots or other vegetables, your children won’t even be able to see them in the dish.
Grating veggies is a great way to add more nutrition to your kids meals and you can even freeze frozen grated veg and take out a handful at a time to add to your meals.
Mash up Vegetables
Mash up vegetables and mix them into sauces, soups and stews. We sometimes mash broccoli and pumpkin and it makes a great sauce - even a good pasta sauce.
Hide Fruit and Vegetables in Muffins
You can hide fruit and vegetables in muffins and pancakes. It’s not only a good way to get your kids eating more of their 5 a day but add’s nutrition to a tasty snack.
Use Cauliflower Rice and Zoodles
Use vegetable alternatives to rice and noodles. This may take some getting used to but with a tasty sauce and topping, you never know how well this will go down with the kids.
You may find this article useful! Five Fun Ways To Get Kids To Love Vegetables
Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Fussy Kids
So if you want family-friendly dinners that can be cooked in your electric pressure cooker, look no further!
Here is a list of meals that busy families love from Instant pot Macaroni to tasty chicken recipes. Enjoy kid-friendly Instant Pot cooking today!
Cheesy Ranch Chicken: This Cheesy ranch chicken recipe is perfect for the kids. Full of flavour and packed with goodness, this delicious chicken dinner is kid-friendly and can be made even better by adding some additional vegetables.
Beef Barley Soup: This child-friendly beef barley soup is packed with veggies and flavour. The barley bean soup has ground beef and layers upon layers of taste.
This is a kid's favorite Instant Pot dinner that will be a big hit for picky eaters.
Instant Pot Sloppy Joes: This kid approved sloppy joes Instant Pot recipe is a fun twist on the classic kid’s favourite.
You don’t need to serve it in a bun either, you can simply place it on top of some rice or serve it with a batch of carrot fries.
More Child-Friendly Instant Pot Recipes
Finding kid-friendly Instant Pot recipes has been a real game changer at my home.
When the nieces come for dinner they ask what are you cooking in the Instant Pot because they know it's going to be something super tasty!
Here are some child-approved favorites most kids love.
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese: This macaroni and cheese recipe is a child-friendly meal that the whole family will love. It’s cheesy, creamy and so delicious! You could even try using a vegetable cheese sauce by mixing the cheese sauce with mashed sweet potato or pumpkins.
Instant Pot Beef Stew: If you’re struggling to find kid-friendly instant pot recipes, then look no further than this kid-friendly beef stew recipe.
With chunks of tender beef and soft veggies cooked deliciously in a savoury gravy sauce. My daughter loves this served with mashed potatoes.
Instant Pot Whole Chicken: This kid-friendly Instant Pot whole chicken is quick and simple to make. Not only does it cook well in the Instant Pot, but the meat just falls off the bone making it a delight for all!
You can do so much with a chicken from enchiladas, tacos and burritos to wraps or salads.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Carbonara: What I love about this Instant Pot Spaghetti Carbonara is that it is kid-friendly, yet so tasty.
Whenever I cook spaghetti carbonara in the electric pressure cooker it tastes amazing and the kids often come back for seconds.
Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Carbonara
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken: Packed with flavour, this kid-friendly Instant Pot shredded chicken recipe is perfect for tacos. The whole family will enjoy this kid-friendly dinner.
Meal planning doesn't have to be difficult with simple recipes like this!
Instant Pot Chicken Sliders: Who doesn’t love chicken sliders? This kid-friendly Instant Pot recipe will have everyone fighting over the last one.
Packed full of flavour and tender meat, this delicious chicken dinner is one that you’ll make again, and again.
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Sliders
Instant Pot Oatmeal: If you have a picky kid then they may love this easy Instant Pot oatmeal recipe. Perfect for busy mornings, you can whip up some Instant Pot oatmeal in no time. It's a great comfort food and a great way to start the morning.
Secret Ingredient Baked Beans: These Instant Pot baked beans are great for a picky kid. Dump in all the ingredients, season and you’re done. Serve on there own or with bangers and mashed potatoes.
Cooking a tasty kid-friendly dinner couldn’t be simpler than that!
More Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Picky Kids
So here are a few top hits that I'm sure the little ones will love!
Instant Pot Cheeseburger Pasta: If your kid loves cheese and mince, they’ll love this child-friendly Instant Pot meal. This is a childhood classic re-invented as a warm kid dinner idea that will have you coming back to again and again!
Instant Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
Creamy Chicken Instant Pot Soup: If you want soup for dinner time or a winter warmer for a cold day, then this creamy chicken Instant Pot soup is full of flavour and goodness and it's one the kids loved.
Loaded with tender meat, soft veggies and a thick sauce with this kid-friendly meal is perfect for busy evenings!
Creamy Chicken Instant Pot Soup
Instant Pot Yogurt: Instant Pot Yogurt recipe is child friendly and fun. Not only can you make this tasty yogurt recipe , but your children can watch it turn to liquid, then back to yogurt again!
Chicken Noodle Soup: One of my all time favorite kid friendly Instant Pot recipes has to be Instant Pot chicken noodle soup.
Packed with tender veggies and chicken with egg noodles this meal is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken:
This chicken cooked in a sweet and sour sauce is a real hit with my family! It's super easy to make and you only need a few ingredients. This is a real kid favorite.
Instant Pot Sweet And Sour Chicken
Instant Pot Spaghetti Meat Sauce:
If you know you know! This Instant Pot spaghetti meat sauce is a fantastic recipe for the kids. Add a little Italian sausage and a slice of garlic bread and the kid will go crazy for this.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Meat Sauce
More Fantastic Kid-Friendly Instant Pot Recipes
If you didn't find something in the list above your kids love I'll be shocked, but here are a few more family favourites perfect for a busy night.
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