Healthy recipes for kids: 35+ topping ideas for your next pizza party

Pizza is a great way into tricking kids to eating healthy. With the right presentation, toppings and excitement, your kids will be devouring a well-balanced meal and loving it. Here’s some healthy recipes for kids that everyone will love.

So, sometimes I think we overcomplicate dinnertime with our kids. I figure, why not make something that you kids love and just add healthy additions to their favorite meal? Here’s how we did a build your own pizza night with our kids.

Gather your toppings and ingredients

The sky is literally the limit when it comes to building your own pizza. So, here’s the ultimate list to get you started. I’ve broken it down into four categories: crust, sauce and spices, protein and cheese, fruits and veggies.

Crust

Pizza crust
English muffin
French bread
Cauliflower crust
Tortilla
Bagel
Pita

Spices and sauces

Marinara
Pesto
BBQ sauce
Hummus
Alfredo
Salt and pepper
Italian seasoning
Garlic
Chives

Meats and cheeses

Chicken
Ham
Sausage
Bacon
Pepperoni
Steak
Shrimp
Ground Beef
Mozarella
Goat cheese
Cheddar
Monterey Jack
Parmesan

Veggies

Tomatoes
Spinach
Olives
Mushrooms
Pineapple
Artichoke hearts
Peppers
Onions

Prep your pizza crust

So, we bought some pre-made pizza crusts at the grocery store. But you do need to do a little bit of prep before you throw on the sauce and toppings. Just spread a thin layer of olive oil over each pizza crust. If you’re using cauliflower crust, you can skip this step.

Make your pizza creations

Here’s the best part. Start with your sauce, then the cheese and finally all the fixings. My kids of course went for the cheese and bacon and pepperoni. The adults loaded their pizzas with lots of veggies and yummy meats. It’s such a fun dinner to have as a family.

We made these pizzas on Christmas Eve with my mom and it’s was a fun way to spend time together and enjoy some delicious food. We will definitely be doing a “build your own pizza night” again very soon. Hopefully this makes thinking of healthy recipes for kids less daunting. Let me know how your pizza night goes in the comments below.