Dinner Ideas For Kids: 6 Delicious Options For Winter Evenings

By Devi Poojari

December 16, 2025

Incorporating seasonal produce through innovative meal options requires a little creativity to balance health with taste and visual appeal. Attempt to add these simple, quick and balanced meals in your rotational menus for the week to make mealtimes feel varied each day.

NOODLE SOUP

Make noodles fun and nutritious for kids to eat by using millet options with root vegetables, minimal seasoning and lots of warm spices.

CAULIFLOWER  MAC & CHEESE

Bulk up the plant-based cauliflower sauce with a cheesy flavour from nutritional yeast to make this delicious dinner completely vegan.

CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Protein-loaded and easy to eat in a sandwich or wrap, chicken meatballs are also versatile to include with pasta or in a gravy to eat with rotis.

FISH STICKS

Choose to air fry or bake the breaded fish sticks, that are easy to pair with steamed vegetables or a portion of fried rice.

PUMPKIN HUMMUS

This plant-based dip is an ideal way to sneak in seasonal vegetables, introduce new textures as well as let the child have fun with eating veggie crudites.

VEGGIE CASSEROLE

One-pot and baked—a veggie-loaded casserole is comforting and versatile to experiment with a variety of vegetables, protein and enjoy with some bread.